I realized something after going on a tour through the Central Shark City with Jelina and Genevieve. That is, no one other than these noble family that shares my vision as the city as they were. She is a governor of an entire region, yet, she does not neglected these city that were called as the center of that region at all, instead under her careful planning she had slowly build it up to standard. And now she are even more motivated to see her city become more successful than any other city in Central Continent. On top of it, she is also a vassal, that already swears and oath to Elijah to forever follow her, meaning that she is the loyal vassal to also me.I know for certain that amongst all the Aeternum nobles and those that were in power in the Shark region. Jelina family were the only one that has a confirmed loyalty towards me. And also the best candidate to make sure that they city will not fall to any one else control. At first, I wanted to make the Central Shark City and perha
In Short the tour of the Central Shark City has brought a lot of thought into my mind. And all of them were positive, especially the thought of I have to change a few things regarding the management rights of a few essentials aspect of power that I seems to have overlooked. It can’t be help, I thought that if I implemented everything just like in the modern world of earth, everything will be just fine and proceed like normal. One thing that I forgot, is that Fantasma is not normal at all, it was and still a medieval era world, and the people here aren’t that independent and can control their desire much.To Avoid the fall of many of Aeternum Cities now and in the future, I have to take control all of them under my own supervisions and only elected someone that I trust to be the Mayor of said city. Although there will be some cities and towns that would not be included under my supervisions, it was because they were not crucial enough for it. At the end of the day, no matter how peacef
Actually when it comes to a social life, Yggdrasil is quite active in her circle, naturally all her friends are mostly the nobility and also some other Princess from outside of Aeternum. She said that she encountered and befriend them at the Academy. But often time, her friends were all much more older than her, and they all treated her like a precious little girl. At the very least all of them were genuine with her, naturally I told her never to mingle in a politics, I don’t want her to be used as a political tools. And turns out, everyone in Aeternum understand than and respected her just like they were with me.Nevertheless, Yggdrasil is quite innocent, some people does tries to get close to her because of her status, thankfully those around her always protecting her at all time. Also, sometimes Yggdrasil, encountered someone that is rather of help to Aeternum, and often times she will always told me and her mothers about it. I supposed these time she also found some very interesti
Seeing the community of Vampires thrives in these places, has shown that Vampires aren’t really an evil races, in fact they were just like any other races in Fantasma. Naturally these facts were only known and accepted in Aeternum only, if the Vampires travels outside of Aeternum they will still received the scrutiny and hatred that they usually labeled to. They will still be considered evil by a lot of people, after all in the medieval era one’s perceptions is quite hard to changed, especially those that were already been cemented for a long time. To me, who have a perceptive of a modern person and opened minded, I know for a certain to not just follow blindly at anyone thoughts.That is what, many of the nation and society in Fantasma has been overlooking at. They just labeled anyone that had turned into vampires as evil blood sucking creatures that is mindless and dangerous. Even if they own family members, lovers or child become a vampires they will kill that person immediately wi
After cruising slow through the Shark East Town with all of the eyes stated to darts towards my little convoy, we passed through the town and made way to the Military Base at once. Even though I wanted to stop by the town a little bit to see just how everything in the town were going, I can’t afford it thanks to to my tight schedule, that I just have right now. Thanks to Yggdrasil request, I can’t just slowly take my times with everything, because thanks to her that I have an upper hand in the talking with the Great Southern Wasteland representative. Which also, thanks to her, that My Intelligence agents were able to find out the identity of those that comes to meet me later, turns out all 4 of them is rather important figures in the wasteland society.“Sire President, We’re here..”. (Sasu)“Emm……looks like the rebuilding of the entire Military Base is in progress…”.As soon as Sasu stopped the car and told me that we have already arrived, I let myself down from the car and clos
It was just a normal visit of inspections to me at the base, because I know that of all people and ministry, the Military works differently, and that is they always performs to the way that I always hoped them to be, and all the times they have been over performing and that is much more better for me. Hence rather than overlooking everything and inspecting all the details, I just leaves it to Bina and the others to do it. Still if we were to look at their progress so far, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that, perhaps the year long project of the military development, might ended months early.Even right as of now, the base enlargement, were already basically almost in it’s final stages. The base has been enlarge from 1 Kilometer radius to now 3 kilometer radius. I designed the base to encompassed everything that it needed, from the basic infrastructures for the military, be it the warehouses, maintenance bay, development centre, or even the military jails itself. I even made it’
After the brief yet satisfying views of the new Air Force airport and base. We drove off to the southeast part of the base, which is also the area for the Military base for the Aeternum Navy. The new main base for Aeternum Navy were made in the area of the Aeternum Northern River, which naturally connected to the entire Aeternum river systems. Also since the Aeternum Northern River were apart of the Aeternum River main channel, it was bigger and naturally deeper, if one doesn’t know that it was a river, they can easily thought that the river was a big lake or something, the river where the base were made is actually about 1 kilometer wide from the bank to bank.The main Navy base is naturally suitable at is place, the docks were already finished and so is the main infrastructure from the maintenance bay, shipyards, lighthouse. Everything were on it’s place perfectly, even the main administrations building is already done and looking as magnificent as ever, also given the Air Force Air
Like I have guess, Alessia did have something in her mind when it comes to the matter about the dungeons. And guessing from the looks of Bina and Lucas, it seems they too known about her thoughts. But both of them perhaps didn’t shared the same views as her on that particular matter. Has she heard me asking her, she were rather contemplating on whether she has to say something even if it would rise some negativity from her 2 superior.“Well…it is fine, if you thinking that it would be bring benefits to our country..knowing you..surely these wouldn’t be something that is negative…also, Bina, Lucas..eased up…right now, it was fine to speaks of your minds…after all…like always..I always wanted for my subject to speaks freely…that is how you guys improved day by day..right?…”.I didn’t want to come out as reprimanding both of Bina and Lucas, after all, I didn’t want to undermine their current reputations and positions as Alessia Di Gianna superior. But at the same time, I also don’t want
“Enough,”I said, my tone firm but calm.“I understand your frustrations, but we must remain focused. This isn’t about them—it’s about us and the legacy we’re building.”Bina and Lucas nodded, though their anger was still palpable. Eliza wiped a tear of laughter from her eye, her grin fading as she straightened up.“We’ll use this situation to our advantage,”I continued.“Their incompetence is our opportunity. At 1:00 PM, we’ll begin the march towards the Central Region. Every front will advance simultaneously, stopping just 2 kilometers from Alemia Capital City.”The generals listened intently as I outlined the next steps.“When we reach that point,”I said, my voice carrying the weight of the moment,“I will address the nation through a live broadcast on Aeternum Media. The people need to see our resolve, our strength, and our commitment to ending this war. This isn’t just about conquering Alemia—it’s about uniting this land under the banner of peace, stability, and progress.”Bina
“You’re telling me this is the actual state of their forces?”Selie nodded, her expression unwavering.“Yes, sir. I confirmed all the information personally during the mission, and cross-referenced it with Count Dracul’s intelligence. The data is accurate.”The absurdity of the report was almost too much to process. According to the findings, the Crown Prince Amaris and Queen Romella’s forces were in complete disarray. Each side could barely muster 10,000 combat-ready soldiers, and those were in poor condition. Their leadership was non-existent, their strategies laughable, and their morale utterly shattered.“It’s like they’re begging to lose,”I said incredulously, setting the report down.“How did they even make it this far?”“They haven’t, sir,”Selie replied with a faint smirk.“They’re just floundering, hoping to outlast one another. Both sides are puppets, controlled by the nobles and vassals around them who are more interested in their own power plays than the war itself.”I le
“Summarize the troop positions and supply lines,”Selie instructed Maiden Aria, who was already pouring over a detailed map of the city.“Yes, ma’am,”Aria replied, her voice calm and professional. Meanwhile, Maiden Liana compiled a list of key figures within the enemy forces, cross-referencing them with the profiles provided by Count Dracul.“Do we need to wake the President?”Victoria asked as she filed her portion of the report. Selie shook her head.“No. The situation doesn’t warrant it. This is less of a war and more of a clean-up operation. The enemy forces are barely worth the effort. We’ll brief him in the morning.”The Maidens nodded in agreement, their movements efficient and precise as they continued organizing the information. Selie couldn’t help but feel a mix of satisfaction and disappointment as she reviewed the compiled intelligence. The state of the Crown Prince Amaris and Queen Romella’s forces was abysmal.“The Crown Prince’s forces are exhausted, demoralized, and p
“The Crown Prince’s forces are as undisciplined and chaotic as this file suggests?”Count Dracul, standing stiffly at attention, nodded firmly.“Yes, Lt. Colonel. They are barely a shadow of what they once were. Their troops are underfed, underpaid, and completely demoralized. The noble’s squabble among themselves, and neither the Crown Prince nor the Queen has the wit or leadership to unite them.”Selie raised an eyebrow, leaning back in her chair with an expression that was equal parts disbelief and disdain.“So, they’re little more than children playing at war,” she muttered under her breath, her sharp tone betraying her disappointment. “It’s almost laughable. If this is what they call leadership, it’s a wonder they lasted this long.”For the next few minutes, Selie cross-referenced every point in the dossier with Count Dracul. Every troop position, every supply depot, and every weakness listed was corroborated. Dracul’s responses were quick and precise, each answer adding weight t
“Count Dracul,”she began, her voice firm and unwavering,“I trust you’ve gathered the intelligence we requested. I need a full assessment of the current situation in the capital—numbers, key locations, morale, everything.”Count Dracul inclined his head and moved to his desk, retrieving a thick file of documents.“Of course, Lt. Colonel. I anticipated your arrival and prepared these reports. They contain detailed accounts of the enemy’s troop movements, the state of the Queen’s court, and the overall morale of the capital’s populace.”He handed the file to Selie with both hands, his gaze flickering nervously as she began flipping through the pages with meticulous precision. The room fell silent save for the sound of rustling paper. Dracul, despite his composed exterior, felt a bead of sweat trail down his temple. Selie’s reputation for strictness was well-known, and he could only hope his work met her exacting standards.Selie’s sharp eyes scanned the documents, her brow furrowing sl
“You know, it’s said that the Maidens could topple an entire city if they wanted. I mean, we’re special forces, but compared to them…”He trailed off, shaking his head. Lionel smirked, glancing back at the young sergeant.“Compared to them? We’re kids playing soldier, Miles. But remember this: tonight, we’re part of something bigger. So, keep your head in the game.”After an hour of steady driving, the convoy finally came to a halt roughly one kilometer east of Alemia Capital City. The soldiers disembarked quietly, their boots crunching softly against the dirt. The chilly night air bit at their skin, but it wasn’t the cold that sent shivers down their spines—it was the sight before them.In the faint moonlight, Alemia Capital City loomed in the distance like a wounded giant. Its once-mighty walls were battered and crumbling, scars of relentless conflict etched into its stone.Surrounding the city, like a cancerous growth, were countless makeshift camps—hundreds of thousands of tents s
“The Maidens will lead the mission. Their unmatched skills, combined with the support of the Special Forces under Captain Lionel, will ensure success. This is a surgical operation—precision and stealth are paramount.”Lionel chuckled softly, leaning back in his chair.“Well, I can’t say I’m surprised. Watching the Maidens in action is a rare privilege, and I’d be lying if I said my team wasn’t looking forward to it.”Selie smirked.“Captain, try not to get too distracted. We still need you to keep up.”Lionel held up his hands in mock surrender.“Noted, Colonel. I’ll make sure my team stays focused.”I stood from my chair, signaling the seriousness of the mission.“Selie, you and the Maidens will infiltrate the capital. Your objectives are threefold: map the city’s fortifications, gather intelligence on troop deployments, and locate key targets for our final assault. Captain Lionel, your team will support from a distance—ensuring extraction points are secure and ready for the operatio
With that thought, I turned my focus back to the map, ready to guide my army toward the final battle. On the third day of our march, we finally reached the designated halting point in the Eastern Region. Here, our army was to temporarily stop and wait for the other fronts to arrive at their own respective rendezvous points.Among the five regions, my Eastern troops were the second to reach their location. The Western Troops, led by General Lucas and Governor Duke Oliver Gust, had been the first to arrive, thanks to their unopposed journey. As my men began constructing the temporary forward operating base (FOB), a mix of activity unfolded. Engineers worked quickly to establish defensive perimeters, while soldiers erected tents and prepared their rations. Rest rotations were enforced so the troops could rejuvenate themselves for the final phase of the campaign."We’re nearing the end. Every effort now is one step closer to liberating the entire Alemia Nation. Let the troops rest; soon,
"When this war ends, Alemia will rise again, stronger and united under Aeternum. And this march—this slow, deliberate march—is the first step toward that brighter future."With that thought, I turned back toward the command post, ready to oversee the next phase of our campaign.Our troops pressed forward with relentless efficiency, their pace never faltering despite the numerous side missions I tasked to the detachment units. Each liberated settlement followed the same protocol: Capture of Lords: Every noble or lord who held sway over the settlement was immediately captured and sent to Georgina City for judgment. These lords, guilty of oppressing their people, represented the old regime—a relic that had no place in the new Alemia under Aeternum rule. Establishing Order: The local guards were disbanded, their weapons confiscated, and a new administration was set up. Four of my trusted soldiers were stationed in each settlement to oversee governance, ensuring law, order, and security we