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
The situations right now, is clear, Bina and Lucas and also all the Military command chain knows and agreed to the point that the High Tiered dungeons is precious, both as a luxury resource and also a growth training for the soldiers. But at the same time, they also worried and rather anxious to speaks out about it, and to tell others about their suggestion, after all my initial orders is to clear all the dungeons without any exceptions. In another words all of them are currently questioning my very order, and that is something that the entire military didn’t want anyone to know about.After all, of all Ministry in Aeternum, the military should be the last one that were to in any case questioned the order that I, as the president has put out. These very behaviour can already be considered a borderline treason, in any other kingdom, if these weren’t Aeternum, it wasn’t an exaggeration to say that all of them might be getting punished at once. In all means, I got where they were coming
As of now, the Military has been right on track with everything. The 2 new bases has been built and already operational and soon enough it will enters it’s peak usage and finally finalized the plans of all Aeternum military in a singular regions. Thus solidify my grip of power of my soldiers, with no chances of anything bad every happened at all. Even though I doubt that rebellion can happened to in Aeternum, at the end of the day, I am someone that is not keen to test whether a rebellion can happen or not. I always play it safe and will always be.Aside from the bases and all the new infrastructures, Military also started to implemented the new systems of ranking and also the overhaul of the entire military looks. Soldier started to wear the new badges and plates, on top of these, they also started to fashionably wears the new uniform designs. Which now, the soldier looks even more striking and appealing to the eyes. The looks were rather modernized and refreshing, almost like the f
As we were leaving the military base, a lot of people were suddenly just crowding at the side of the road from the base all the way to the Shark East Town. Looking at all of the people that were on the road side, it felt as if they were celebrating a festival or something. Which is rather a surprise to me, then I come to know that actually in the radio news, the words of me have come down and toured all the cities and region in Aeternum has made it out and were known to everyone. It was all thanks to Yggdrasil who called the radio station, requesting a song as she always does everyday, then when asked by the DJ she just casually answered it.Hence why there is so many people were here, looking at me, and cheering. Not there is much that I can do, but just waves around, thanks to the sudden celebratory atmosphere, I was accompanied out of the town by the saddened Mayor Baron Renoa. The Vampire Mayor who rushed out of his office, had to ride a horse with his Knights on to the road to c
At the Aeternum Agriculture Region, as of the moment, the entire regions were filled with activities, and to be precise, there is only 3 main activities that were currently going and, first is farming, which is all the region were about, and the second were the exterminations of wild monsters and dungeons. As for the third, it was following the entire country current trend, which is a full scale development, if in the north the project were lead by the Military, in the Agriculture Region, the Project were lead by the Resource Department itself, with Andrea at the forefront of it all. Personally she were on the scene from day one, overseeing the entire region, making sure that everything is as it should be.Currently the Agriculture Region have 4 towns inside the entire region, with it forming an equal side of square and right in the centre of it all, is the Agriculture Town. Which currently in the middle of being turned into a city, Large scale infrastructure constructions were curren
“Oi!..there’s a job at the east of Rice Town.. the Soldier’s said it wast the designated Dungeons for Adventurers and mercenaries…they said it will be open for 2 more days before the destroy order were issued out..”. ( Adventure Jack )“Really?…That’s neat…at least now we got another income source….the dungeons we went in yesterday..just got raided by the The Dukedom of Angela Knights…they already bought it…”. (Mercenaries Lina)“They’re rich..let them be…beside no matter who bought the dungeons…the right only lasted for these month…everything will be destroyed anyway…at the very least the Associations will always let us get our shares…”. (Adventurer Johnson)“Yep..I agreed…at least, compared to the Guilds before…being an Association members is more lucrative and rather easy…they pays more, more benefits..and we no longer get treated like garbage..”. (Adventurer Jack)Inside the roadside restaurant, at the Agriculture Town entrance, the inside of the restaurant and also the outdoor di
“We’re sending an envoy,” I said. “I want a diplomatic team ready to leave within the week. Formal clothes, soft language, but firm posture. They’ll deliver the proposal to reopen channels with Hallerus.”Andrea raised an eyebrow. “And if they hesitate?”“They won’t,” I said. “Helen’s smarter than she was. She knows what Aeternum means now—not just power. Stability. Progress. A future. Her people know it too. They’re already lining up to buy our products again. Her economy needs us more than she’d ever admit.”Andrea took notes. “Do we offer full partnership or just trade?”“Start with trade. Let her work for the rest.”Elijah crossed his arms. “You’re playing the long game.”“Always,” I said. “She showed backbone. Now she has to show consistency. If Hallerus stays clean, stays reformed, we talk alliance in two years. Maybe joint ventures. Maybe intelligence sharing.”Andrea looked up. “And if they regress?”“Then the gloves come off,” I said. “I owe Merrica nothing now. The ledger is
“Shadow diplomacy?”“Shared progress,” I corrected. “No puppet states. No conquest. We build allies, not subjects.”“And if she fails?”“She won’t.”“You trust her?”“I trust momentum.”Silence settled between us. Weighty. Calculated.“She came to the edge,” I said. “She looked down. She chose to climb.”I placed my palm on the table. Pulled up the interlink data from the last ACIA relay. A still frame of Helen and Merrica, standing beside a new council—half of them former commoners. Not a single noble.“She’s rewriting the code of kingship,” Elijah said.“She’s writing history.”Elijah nodded. “I’ll alert the Council of Governors. Phase One integration can begin. Cultural exchange programs. Civil training volunteers.”“Quiet. Measured.”“As always.”I watched the horizon past the glass. My reflection stared back. Older now. Sharper.“Hallerus lives,” I said.Elijah placed the closed folder back into his case. “And Aeternum listens.”I sat behind the presidential desk, sunlight spilli
"Your Majesty, to attempt full restoration in so short a time—""Will cost," she interrupted. "Yes, I know. But the people have paid enough. Now it’s our turn."What followed was a flurry of action unlike anything Hallerus had seen in decades. Labor crews moved out in droves. Merchants were granted tax reprieves to reopen. Public works officials received emergency authority. For once, the gears of governance turned swiftly.But still, the people watched with wary eyes.In the village of Elbarrow, a merchant shook his head as soldiers repaired a broken bridge."They say it’s Queen Helen’s will," he muttered. "But we've heard such promises before.""Aye," replied a farmer, watching with folded arms. "But maybe this time it sticks. She walked among us, didn’t she? My cousin swears she saw her with the duke."Rumors of the queen’s journey spread like wildfire. With them came cautious hope.One evening, at a small gathering hosted by village elders in Merrowind, Helen removed her hood and
"Transparency will be paramount. Council sessions will be documented, and decisions made in conjunction with the Crown will be communicated openly. This is not a move to consolidate power, but to distribute it wisely, ensuring that the governance of Hallerus reflects the will and welfare of its people."Lord Dallren, who had been silently observing, stepped forward. "Your Majesty, such a council could indeed bridge the gap between the Crown and the nobility, fostering unity. I support this initiative."A ripple of agreement spread through the assembly.Helen continued, "Furthermore, to address the grievances of our citizens and promote economic growth, we shall implement reforms aimed at equitable taxation and the eradication of corrupt practices that have long plagued our administration."Duke Merrica added, "These reforms will not only strengthen our internal stability but also enhance our standing among neighboring realms, fostering alliances and trade relations."Viscount Rellan,
A murmur of agreement rippled through the assembly.Helen's gaze swept over the room, her eyes meeting those of each noble in turn. "I have summoned you here not only to reaffirm our unity but to propose measures that will ensure the stability and prosperity of Hallerus for generations to come."Viscount Rellan, his earlier defiance now replaced with a veneer of compliance, inclined his head. "Your Majesty, what measures do you propose?"Helen took a measured breath. "Firstly, we shall establish a council comprising representatives from each noble house. This council will serve as an advisory body, ensuring that all voices are heard and that governance is conducted with transparency and fairness."Baroness Yvette Darrow, her scepticism barely concealed, arched an eyebrow. "And what powers would this council hold, Your Majesty?"Helen met Yvette's gaze unwaveringly. "The council will have the authority to propose legislation and oversee its implementation. However, ultimate executive p
Amidst the turmoil, Duke Merrica found himself face-to-face with Lord Dallren."Merrica," Dallren sneered, blood trickling from a wound on his brow. "Betraying your own kind for that girl?"Merrica's grip tightened on his sword. "My loyalty lies with Hallerus, not with those who would see it rot from within."Their blades met in a fierce exchange, each strike echoing their clashing ideologies.Nearby, Baroness Yvette confronted Queen Helen."Your Majesty," Yvette began, her tone almost mocking, "you've become quite the thorn in our side."Helen met her gaze unwaveringly. "And you, Baroness, have leeched off this kingdom for too long."Yvette smirked, drawing her dagger. "Let's see if you're as formidable with a blade as you are with words."As the battle raged on, it became evident that the Queen's Faction held the advantage. The support of the common folk had bolstered their numbers, and the corrupt nobles' forces began to waver.Count Vorell, witnessing the disarray, turned to his r
A trusted royal scribe—a man who had served the palace for over a decade—was found dead before sunrise. A dagger coated in poison was discovered strapped to his leg. The second attempt followed soon after.A servant carrying tea for the Queen was intercepted before she could enter the throne room. Hidden beneath the silver tray was a vial of deadroot extract, a lethal poison. The servant, after interrogation, confessed that her family had been taken hostage by nobles who ordered the hit.Then came the third, fourth, and fifth attempts. Archers on rooftops. Explosives set along the Queen’s carriage route. Blades hidden in the folds of a courtier’s robes.Each time, the assassins failed. Each time, they disappeared without a trace. Helen knew who was behind it. But rather than show fear, she faced the storm head-on.Seated in her war room, Helen traced her fingers along a map of Hallerus, where red ink circled enemy strongholds. Duke Merrica stood beside her, arms folded, his sharp eyes
Aeternum had taught her a valuable lesson—control is not about force, but manipulation. So, she would make them turn on each other.Helen began summoning the nobles one by one, speaking to them in private meetings. She whispered honeyed words into their ears.“Viscount Talis, I need a reliable man. Duke Rehn is plotting against me, and I require your loyalty.”“Countess Ferros, your influence is invaluable. I fear Duke Rehn is siphoning funds, and I need someone I trust to investigate.”“Duke Rehn, the other nobles are moving against you. You must act swiftly before they remove you from power.”With every meeting, seeds of distrust were sown.The nobles—drunk on greed—were too blind to see that they were being played.And so, one by one, they began to conspire against each other.As the nobles scrambled to destroy each other, Helen’s true loyalists made their move.Under the cover of darkness, handpicked assassins carried out eliminations with precision.Duke Rehn?Found dead in his s
“Then Mies will destroy Hallerus.”Helen turned sharply toward him. “You think he would go that far?”Merrica didn’t even hesitate. “Yes.”Helen stared at him, searching for a lie. A hint of hesitation. But there was none.“He will not give you mercy a second time, Helen,” Merrica said. “If those nobles push for war, if they even dare to challenge Aeternum—you will lose.”He took another step forward, his voice heavy. “And I will not be able to protect you.”For the first time in their conversation, Helen looked away. Merrica saw it. The fear. The realization.She already knew everything he was saying was true. She had just been too proud—too trapped—to admit it.Silence hung between them. Then, at last, Helen spoke.“…What do you want me to do?”Merrica finally allowed himself a small sigh of relief.“You already know what must be done, Helen,” he said gently. “You must take back your court.”Helen slowly nodded, though her expression remained grim. “Those nobles will not leave peace