It was a jubilant moment is the Aeternum Cabinet Hall, with the appearance of the President inside the hall and will be inside the meeting as well, meaning that their meeting today will be a progressive ones, instead of just discussing matters and reporting their progress as all of the Cabinet Members has done a few meetings ago. Marking the special occasion of the today meetings is the Oath of Truth were delivered by a Student of the Aeternum Royal University, which is never happened before. Hence everyone were all standing up as the Oath of Truth were delivered by Student Council President Adriana Jelina and her Vice President, Maidel Ibryill.“We the Cabinet Members of the Independent State of Aeternum, selected by the President of the Nation and the 5 Minister…solemnly swears to uphold the truth, justice and honourable conduct as we took part in these sanctimonious and important ceremony…Promise to served the nation, the people and the Royalty of Aeternum with honesty,dedications,
As the meeting progressed, now everyone is finally able to get hold of the entire pictures of the mega project that Aeternum is currently undergoing. As the project can already be considered as it was already entering it’s 20% progress. When it was started everyone can only figured out about roughly the the entire situations, as the project were being spearheaded by the President and the Minister themselves, then all of them were only getting hold of their parts to do an performed them without much questions about it. But as they all were able to glimpse through the details of the project, all of the cabinet members were astounded by the sheer sized of everything related to the project itself.“Currently…our Ministry has spend a total of 500 million credits on the entire project itself..and these spending were inclusive for the entire thing…from the employee salary all the the way to our materials…and we estimated we need to spend 500 million or more…as the project went on…”. (Minist
Hearing that money wise issues is not at all a problem for Aeternum, everyone is finally assured that it is not at all a problem for Aeternum government. Their worries is understandable, after all in these current era, people of power is known to always become a foolish and greedy when it comes to money and riches. But Aeternum has never once skip on their promise to pay, no matter what, so although they fear of not being paid, they also feared that they country might fall into bankruptcy, by then they are for sure not getting paid at all. Still hearing that the Funding were backup by the Aeternum Royal Family, then they were more assured than ever, because after all, the richest family in the entire Aeternum, is the royal family.After all, 20% of the national income is rightfully belonged to the Royal Family, on top of that, the member if the family is the president and the minister themselves that is explained just how rich the royal family were. But for Aeternum none of them can e
After the Homeland Defense Ministry left the stage with an impressive successful report on their achievement of protecting Aeternum internal conflict. The fights against corruptions inside of all Aeternum government branch done by Mot and the Internal Affairs is something that really impressed me. The decision from me to give her the full authority and my support were right the entire time. Internal Affairs Department, is one of the department that were under by direct command, Sure their method were tyrannical, but it works perfectly and precise 100% of the time. Then again, the Anubis Demi-Human is really have a biological and suited to become a personnel that dabbed in the world of judicial and investigations works. Mot were Anubis Demi-Human too and as well as 30% of her task force.Thanks to Mot and her department, me and T.A.S were able to finds out that, some race of Demi-Human, just have a biological edge based on their race, and also it seems that their edge were somehow, hav
Now that everyone knows that Ministry of Defense is perhaps one of the top 3 busiest Ministry in Aeternum government. Peoples knows about the Agriculture Region Operations as well as the Inhabour City dungeon eradication operations, but they never thought that Aeternum longest border, which is also labeled as Border Zone B, that is the Alemia Nation and Shark Region border line is quite busy. Unbeknownst to many, the border line between the 2 country is very active, despite the order of that border is being close. Now people were able to catch a glimpse just how active the things are.“Currently in the border zone B…our border defense is constantly active..engaging 2 types of of apparent regular threats…the 1 st type is the monsters threats…and the second is the man made threat….Monster Stampede, has been rather frequent on Border Zone B as of lately…just last night…we have quell 3 separate stampede coming from 3 different places…and it were all determined to be coming from the Alemia
The matter of security inside of Aeternum, is by far nothing but safe and secure. There is no issues at all, even though there were multiple cases of Stampede happened inside the country, every single occasion that it happened, the military were able to handled those incidents without an issues at all. But hearing Bina, who is the Minister of Defense, said that the border zone B does not looking good at all, it was warranted for a worry. To be honest, I also wondered why does the Alemia Nations currently seems so off, actually, after the Hallerus Kingdom Civil war, I cut off Alemia Nation entirely off Aeternum, as the first phase of my retaliation. At that time, I know for certain that they are already warring against Visma Nation on the south.As per my decision to fully cutting off Alemia Nation, I pulled out everything, from aid, trade, security agreements and even all routes coming from their sides, and only open a 2 routes that passed through them, the River water ways and also t
Bina claims about the Alemia Royalty abandoning the Aeternum and Alemia Nation border line area, is perhaps true. Currently it was only their deductions and the conclusions that were made by the investigation team, but seeing the clips, I am afraid that their deductions might come true. I wondered what had happened to the Alemia Royals, these territory is rather crucial to them, not only the land there were fertile suitable for planting corps that might be enough sustained the entire country food stocks and possibly filled up their national granary. The territory also very close to Aeternum border, and before the border were closed, the nearby territory often engaged in a trades with the Shark Central City, that brought them millions of gold coins each month.To be honest, looking at the footage it was clear that even before the devastation, those once thriving towns and village were being overlooked by the Alemia Military or even their cares. I noticed that on one of the building on
The protocol of the Cabinet meeting that I have set, is something that was deemed to be accommodating to everyone. I wanted for the meeting to be in order, so rather that instantly discussing all the problems that were reported at once, it is much better to let the problems facts sinking in for a little bit, allowing everyone to be able to process their thought on the matter before, speaking and discussing it. Beside, It was all need to be in an order so that no one will get confused, also when it comes to problem solving, usually things will get busy, especially when I am not present. So the protocol like these were set up for the formality and even if I was here and present in the meeting, I too had to follow the protocol myself. Taking the stage next, is Rafaela as the Minister of the Research, Development and Welfare Ministry, along with her Vice President Bar. Their presentation and reports is perhaps the most uneventful time, in the meeting, nothing out of the ordinary happened
“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