“…ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL!!…STAMPEDE ATTACKS DETEDTED IN THE VICINITY OF THE BASE….ALL PERSONNEL BACK TO YOUR STATION AND PREPARED FOR COMBAT!!….THIS IS NOT A DRILL…REPEAT..THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!….ATTENTION, TO ALL NON MILITARY PERSONNEL…THERE IS AN ATTACK COMING FROM THE WEST SIDE OF THESE BASE…PLEASE EVACUATE TO SAFETY, FOLLOWING OUR SOLDIERS…PLEASE REMAIN CALM AND FOLLOW OUR SOLDIERS ORDER…TO ANY PERSON THAT WANTED TO REMAINED AND ASSIST TO THE FIGHT..PLEASE REPORT YOURSELF AT THE MILITARY VOLUNTEER BOOTH AT ONCE!…AND FOLLOW AETERNUM MILITARY ORDER….”. (P.A speaker)In a matter of seconds, the lax looking and the friendly looking Aeternum soldier, has quickly and visibly changed to moving all over the place, orderly and the looks on their face, is more serious than ever. At the same time, Adventurer and mercenary that were in the area, were quickly act also, they stopped whatever they were doing and rearmed themselves. They dismantle their camps and tent and organized th
Right in the middle of them talking the Seasoned Scar Face Mercenary leader suddenly looked up to the sky and smiles and he pointed his finger up.“Because of that..young ones..”.(Seasoned scar face Mercenary leader B)“…..…...”.Then everyone on the base, especially the newcomers, and also the foreign forces, were all stunned silly and shocked by what just happened. Like a whistle of death and a booming sonic boom exploded on top of their heads, an Aeternum Air Force, Fighter Jet, just whizzed on top of them, and majestically launched a missile at the directions of the stampede. Seconds later as they saw the trails of the missile tails head to the horizon a mushroom clouds of explosion booms out, the sonic waves of explosion even reached to where they were and some were even knocked to the ground.“You see, young ones…here in Aeternum…the military..were not some flimsy nobles that went on a battlefield to play sold
Usually when a large scale battles, skirmish or in these case, a considerably life threatening events that can be resulted in a catastrophic failure of a country chain of command. The person that hold the highest positions in the said government should be evacuated to safety as fast as possible. But on these case, especially right now and with me in the pictures, I don’t really think that way. Nor do I even have any inkling of running away from the battlefield and to the safety. Because, the very situations that I am in right now, is something that never happened at any places at all, and these is one of the greatest way to show all these people, especially my soldiers and also Aeternum citizen that I am different, for me, it was a sure way to obtained the highest approval ratings ever.“You really should stayed on the rear, Master..we should let the soldiers dealt with these stampede, as always…we can risk anything happening to you at all…”. (Bina)“Madame Grand General is right, You
As the mushroom cloud were still blooming on the horizon, a few hundred meters away from where I stood, just barely, I can see the dust that were kicked off into the air, signaling that even though the preemptive attacks were proven effective and have its effects to the stampede, there is still a lot of those berserk monsters that were able to survive and still heading right into our directions. Which to me, is quite a good thing after all, it would be an embarrassing if I already fully equipped and ready for actions and the enemy were already fully gone. Since these was the case, it was time for me to get into action, so I prompt my Assault Rifle on the Protective Cover and assume position of sniping.“Are you going to start shooting right now?…it is quite far away…”. (Bina)“I’m not going to shoot now…naturally…but the situations is warranted…there’s a truck there in front of the entire pack…and it’s ours…and from the looks of it, the monster behind it were getting closer and closer
As the base is currently witnessing something that stunned everyone that were in the vicinity and looking at the person that everyone thought would not be able to achieved or do such of things. Right in front of the Stampede, the Rescue Squad 05, is currently driving their truck at the top speed, pedal to the metal, while the team 2 medic that were on board the trucks were busy performing first aid on all the injured Adventurer and Mercenaries that they picked up all over the place as they made their run to the base.“Captain!…monster on the left side are approaching!!…we can’t take them down!!…we run out of ammo!…it’s giant Troll!!!…”.(Rescue Squad 05 Corporal)“Damn it!…we can’t go any faster…these is the top speed already…”. (Rescue Squad 05 Captain)Currently the trucks were in solemn silence, they are already seeing the visage of the base at the moment, but the chaotic ride, made them unable to fathom whether they will be fine or not. And upon hearing the threat is coming closer
Once the rescue truck that I were covering, passed the engagement lines,as well as the monster behind them did. All of a sudden, the entire base, from the defensive turret all the way to all the soldiers that were behind the the Protective covers, all of them at the same time pulled their triggers. And what had happened just now, is probably one of the most majestic, organize and powerful display of Aeternum military strength, like it was never been see before. Even all the adventurer and the mercenaries that were all have seen, the way of the base being defended, never seen such display before.In another words, it was an overwhelming shows of Aeternum military domination of supremacy. They have never been drown in a loud sounds of gunshots that drowning every sounds in the areas. They have just witnessed and Aeternum fighter jet that reign the skies and delivered an explosions that can easily leveled an entire town or village. Then right now, they saw, just how dominating the Aetern
“Line’s formed and secure, Sir!!..”. (Bina)“Line’s Formed and Secure!..SIR!!..”. (Colonel Amanadea Trident)Colonel Amanadea is speaking for the Special forces, and Bina were speaking for the Secret Service, both of them were beside me, standing to my left and right. I glance to my side, and confirmed that the lines already established and currently all the members are ready. At the same time, I also sees the adventurers, mercenaries and also the allies forces were about to joined the fight behind the defensive lines, also the looks of amazement and their puzzled looks as to why is that me and my men formed a straight lines in front of the protective covers. It’s is not before long that they were able to see something so amazing that, that the image will solidified in their minds, and perhaps giving birth to another legendary tales of Aeternum King prowess.“MY SOLDIERS!!!…DO NOT FALTER!!…DO NOT RETREAT!..FIGHT!!..FIGHT TO THE DEATH!!…AETERNUM SOLDIERS, RETREAT?!..”.“HELL NO!!!!..HO
Inside the battlefield, the usual chaos already ensued, for the monsters, because thanks to me and my lines of braves soldiers, they were stopped on their tracks of destruction. One constant phenomenon about the stampede, is that, each stampede has to be in a constant move in a certain directions, the monster were naturally all in a berserk mode and mindless as they only think to kill and move constantly. But if there is an obstacle in the middle of their paths that they cannot push through and also that obstacle are starting to give them a fight. In an instant the entire stampede will goes into a halt, and they will be disorientated and chaotic, as they were divided between moving and fighting.Hence, the positions that we are in right now, paired with the strength that we had. Is enough for us to cause a real damage to the entire horde, whilst also ensuring our own safety in engagements. We are cutting their numbers so fast, that the numbers of monster were visibly decreasing as mi
I took another sip of tea, letting the warmth spread through me.Because here’s the delicious irony: by copying our education system, they didn’t just adopt our books and schedules.They were adopting our mindset.Every child who learned using our curriculum. Every teacher trained by our methods. Every official who quoted Aeternum textbooks. They were all little seeds planted deep within foreign soil.In ten years?Those nations would think like us.In twenty?They would be like us. All without a single sword being drawn. I leaned back in my chair, utterly content.Without armies, without bloodshed, we were gaining soft political power over thirty-one nations.Real power.The kind that shaped futures. Mina clinked her cup lightly against mine in a silent toast, her green eyes sparkling.“To the future?” she teased.I smiled, lifting my cup.“To the future we’re writing,” I said.And out there, beneath the quiet, darkening sky, the seeds of a new world had already begun to bloom.The n
In New City, the public watched it all unfold on massive news screens and digital displays.A young woman in a coffee shop blinked back tears.“My mother couldn’t even sign her name,” she said. “Now, she’s going to school at sixty. Can you imagine?”A factory worker on break raised his can of iced tea. “They used to mock us for thinking machines would replace us. Now? My kid’s learning to design them.”Later that evening, President Mies stood at his office window in the Black House, overlooking a city glowing with lights and ambition.Minister Myers entered, holding the finalized signed charter.“It’s done,” he said quietly. “They all agreed. The future begins today.”Mies nodded. “We’ve unified their borders, their defense, and their markets,” he said. “Now, we unify their minds.”A long silence followed. Then, just a single line: “History will remember this moment.” And across the continent, it already had.The evening air was soft, almost languid, as I sat back in my chair, savorin
As the documents were sealed, cameras flashed and live broadcasts streamed the images of rulers shaking hands with President Mies—smiles genuine, eyes alight with purpose.The message to the world was unmistakable:Aeternum does not just lead with power—it leads with knowledge.Later, in a private conversation, Jonathan Myers turned to Mies.“This is more than we hoped.”Mies looked out the window of his office, where the UNA flags fluttered in a perfect row.“No,” he said. “This is exactly what I planned.”Jonathan raised a brow. “And what next?”Mies smiled faintly. “We teach the world… to think like us.”The central assembly hall of New Concordia UNA Headquarters—a gleaming white dome adorned with banners of thirty-one nations—had never been so full.Delegates filled every seat. National flags stood in perfect rows. The giant LED display behind the stage glowed with the symbol of the United Nation Alliance, now framed by a new banner in golden letters:"Education for All – A Future
Outside the palace gates, the citizens of Hallerus City buzzed with excitement. News traveled fast: another king had come, and he, too, had seen the truth.And far beyond the city walls, whispers began in other UNA courts:“Perhaps we should ask Queen Helen for assistance.”“Maybe Aeternum’s model isn’t just for them.”“Could we build this future too?”In the Black House of New City, when President Mies received the report of King Leopold’s visit, he simply closed the folder and smiled slightly."One seed sows a thousand trees," he murmured.And in the fields of Fantasma, the seeds of knowledge had already begun to sprout.The towering skyline of New City shimmered beneath a clear morning sky. It was a perfect day for diplomacy—and a historic one.Within the great glass-paneled east wing of the Black House, Aeternum’s political nerve center, a long oval table had been prepared. Security was tight, the air dignified, yet the atmosphere was distinctly welcoming. For today, President Mie
That evening, Queen Helen hosted a quiet reception for the UNA visitors. Modest food, strong Hallerian tea, and conversation flowed freely.“We’re not pretending it’s perfect,” Helen told them. “But we’re not pretending it’s impossible, either.”One observer raised a hand, smiling. “Would you be open to helping other nations start similar programs?”Helen looked to Merrica, then back to them.“Of course,” she said. “We’ve taken help. It would be wrong not to offer it.”It was the kind of answer that made diplomats take notes. And so, Hallerus—once a fractured kingdom cast in shadow—began to shine in a new light. Not as a symbol of power. But as a model of transformation. And as the scholars walked the streets of Hallerus City, alongside teachers and curious children, they quietly realized: The future wasn’t just being forged in Aeternum anymore. It was spreading.The scent of blooming gardenias filled the royal courtyard of Hallerus Royal Palace. The sun hung high above the battlement
“It’s… beautiful,” she said.Jonathan smiled. “It’s sure is,.”The first major step was the immediate conversion of six major city libraries into public education centers. Then came the pilot schools—one for each major region of the kingdom. Each staffed with a blend of local teachers (newly trained) and educational experts from Aeternum who came to oversee implementation.Within a month, Hallerus Elementary Schools opened their doors for the first time. Children from farming villages and mining towns, who had never once held a book of their own, were now reading stories about space, science, and society. They learned arithmetic on digital chalkboards and watched recorded lectures from Aeternum instructors. Classrooms were modest, but organized. Desks were salvaged, but steady.The change was jarring. But it was real. Queen Helen visited one of these pilot schools in the outskirts of Archenport. There, she saw barefoot children reciting alphabet lines. She watched a young girl raise h
Outside in the streets of New City, a mural was already being painted on the wall of a youth center—depicting two children, one Aeternian and one Hallerian, sitting together at a shared desk beneath the words:"Wisdom Unites What War Divides."The mural was uncommission—but no one was taking it down. From within the homes, classrooms, and council chambers of Aeternum, the message was clear: the world was learning, and they were learning from Aeternum.And that made the people walk taller.Because every road rebuilt in Hallerus, every classroom opened, every young mind taught in their system—was a quiet victory for Aeternum’s vision. The age of empires was ending. The age of influence had begun.The great hall of Hallerus Royal Palace hadn’t hosted a summit like this in over a generation. Not for war. Not for taxation. But for education.Long tables stretched beneath arched stone windows, newly adorned with fresh flags representing each province of the Hallerus Kingdom. The air smelled
Contracts were awarded to the newly established Hallerus Road Commission, overseen by both local talent and advisory engineers from Aeternum. Bright orange marker flags began appearing all over the kingdom, outlining future road paths. Caravans brought in equipment, gravel, construction tools—and, notably, several transport trucks from Aeternum carrying the first batch of reinforced roadstone, a durable blend sourced from the Stone Ring mountains.Helen personally visited the first construction site just outside the capital—a winding, broken stretch leading to a key trade town in the east.She knelt beside the workers, running her fingers through the packed dirt and gravel. “This path,” she said to a nearby foreman, “will be the spine of our kingdom.”He blinked, surprised at her presence, then bowed. “Then we’ll make sure it’s strong, Your Majesty.”As roadwork began, the kingdom watched. Villages previously isolated by floods or rough terrain saw the first signs of inclusion. Mercha
The project would take time—perhaps years—but its impact would begin in weeks.“Once the roads are in place,” Merrica said, entering her chamber with a report in hand, “we’ll be able to move goods faster, respond to crises quicker, and prepare for the second phase: economic zone development.”Helen took the report with a tired, but satisfied smile. “This… this they will see. This they will believe.”“And when they do,” Merrica said, “they’ll follow.”Late that night, as the wind howled against the palace windows, Helen stood in her private study, gazing out at the flickering torches lining the city streets. In her hand was a smooth, curved stone from the first road pile—just a plain stone, but to her, it was the beginning of a foundation.Her fingers closed around it as she whispered to herself, “Let this road lead us to a better kingdom.” And with that, the first steps into a new Hallerus had begun.The throne room had seen war plans, council betrayals, and royal declarations. But on