Prince Amariss signed the deal as soon as he saw my demands, my demand was fairly simple and straight forward. One, Aeternum will be given 3 territories bordering Aeternum (300km2). Two, Aeternum shall be given full tax exclusion for 50 years on any business owned by Aeternum or Aeternum Citizen in the Alemia Nation. Third, Aeternum holds full border access to Alemia Nation. Forth, Alemia Nation were forbidden to enter any war against any country (Except for self-defense)unless we're given permission by Aeternum. Fifth, By no means Alemia Nation can attack Aeternum for 100 years.
Prince Amariss were baffled as to why do I seem to want such an odd request, normally people would want money and woman. Instead, I was asking for policies, he can't wrap his mind as to what I was thinking. In fact, I think fewer people in this would even request the things that I demand. My demand will actually enable me to control Alemia as a puppet without them even knowing, of course, peopleAll the preparations for the Alemia nations alliance were already finished, the spies were also in the Alemia nations, currently sniffing out secrets and information on the targets. Due to this, I have also detected some bad news, that there's a noble army waiting for Prince Amariss to return, Thanks to that, Prince Amariss and his entourage were unable to relay the news to her mother.Of course, this matter was only known by me and my people, The Prince who was in a good mood already started to leave New City, Luckily the Immigrations Department were able to block them and send them to my Black House. Currently, I and the Prince were sitting opposite each other, The Prince were suspicious but only able to wait for me to speak."Prince Amariss, we need to get this Alliance out…"."...Surely, but why?..". (Prince Amariss)Feeling odd, but he doesn't dismiss the idea."Because unfortunately, You and your men were unable to leave
"Although she was a Queen, She was also a woman, a daughter, and most importantly a human…I'm sure if anyone were put in the same situations as her, will result to do the same right?..". (Mr. Paul)Without any restraint, Mr.Paul @ Deejay Skelly tells the story about how the Queen Romella was taken advantage of and how the noble made her look like a tyrant. His revelation has made every single listener, realize the true story about Alemia conflict, and sympathize with the current Queen plight."A few days ago, A diplomatic representative from Alemia nation has come to Aeternum seeking for asylum and help…Our great President has spent a time to have a heartful talk with them…and has taken the opportunity to launch an investigation on their claim..that is how we're able to find out the truth..". (Mr.Paul)All the listeners nodded in agreement as if they agree and approve the brilliant move by the Aeternum President. Everyone in Alem
50 Kilometer from Aeternum Border, Roc Mountain.Baron Kemasia who is a member of Noble Coalition was assigned to lead an ambush on Prince Amariss and his entourage was already waiting on the foothill of the Roc Mountain. A few weeks ago, Noble Coalition who's been busy launching a full-scale war against the Royal crown, has caught the news of Prince Amariss secretly entering the new Kingdom Aeternum seeking for an Alliance, Although the Coalition has sent their men to intercept and assassinate the Prince, the effort was proven to be fruitless until now.As a safety net, Baron Kemasia who is also one of the trusted members of the coalition were sent by the coalition to guarantee the job done. Baron Kemasia did not question the job, he was proud to get such work, the deaths of Prince Amariss will surely be a devastating blow to the Queen Romella as he was the last of her son and heir. Along with his trusted and experienced knights, he waited for
"Sir!!…The Scout got something, there's a caravan heading our way..". (Knight-Captain Jack)Without wasting any time, Jack immediately alerted Baron Kemasia, but instead of directly entering the tent, he just stands near the entrance. He knew the oblivious Baron was deep in his indulgence, and by all means, he never wanted to see the hairy baron in actions."Good, tell our men to capture the Prince alive and bring him here…..and, get that bloody bastard Lucas here to..Ahh…make sure they were alive… want to kill them myself!!…SUCK IT DEEPER YOU WHORE!!..". (Baron Kemasia)Despite Knight-Captain Moss effort to evade witnessing the Baron in the act, the latter simply order one of her whore to pulled the tent blind fully displaying the Baron in the act, as he was giving his order, the baron was having his dick sucked by one of the Young Maiden he kidnaps, the girl was treated roughly by the baron. The sight made Jack fe
1 hour before the {Double Ambush Ops}."Today we will be launching an ambush on the ambush that has been set up for the Prince at the Roc Mountain pass…4 platoon will be divide into 2 places..". ( Major Juliet)In the Airship, the combination of Aeternum Special force and 1st infantry were already en route to Roc Mountain, the field officer for today was Major Juliet. All the soldier currently having their mission brief in the Airship cargo hold."Platoon Alpha and Beta will be dropped at the Roc bridge and set up ambush position inside the jungle on both side of the bridge…I want 1 squad to be the bait, and act as the decoy…the decoy is to proceed slowly, and stop before the bridge to draw out the enemy...if the enemy was detected…As always, eliminate everyone who fights, detained anyone who doesn't..after that secure the position and ready to move out to point B..".(Major Juliet)"YES MADAM!!". (Platoon A &
Aeternum Black House, War Room."Point A secured, hostile subdued..requesting to proceed to point B..". (Platoon A leader)Inside the War Room, all officer was busy fully dedicated to doing their job, Mina, Elijah, and me were silently watching the whole mission under progress. Point A was already fully controlled, no casualties on my soldier, not even injuries, everything was perfect."Platoon Leader, permission granted you are clear to move out…also dragged the bodies and prisoner along with you..". (Major Juliet)"Roger that Judgement..". (Platoon A leader)Of course, there's a prisoner detained, not all the knights on point A fought, they have been caught in a surprising attack, naturally, due to the sheer firepower from Platoon A and B, it was enough to make them get PTSD."Dragon nest, this is Judgement do you copy?..". (Major Juliet)"Judgement this is Dragon nest..proceed cop
Alemia Nation, Alemia Capital City.Alemia Capital city has finally entered it's peaceful and stable state after a long time of silence and defiance from its citizen, all of it thanks to the Aeternum Radio broadcast that has shed the light on the truth of Queen Romella actions. Still, the city was far from safe, as the city itself was under attack by the Noble Coalition several times in the course of the past 6 months, now thanks to the Stampede Months, the invading attacks have slow down but the monster attacks was still a concern.The public views on the current monarchy have change 360 degrees, the citizen has now admired the Queen that they once show hatred for, Queen Romella was different from the previous King and other noble who ruled the nation before, during the time of Stampede Moths she has personally attend the wall to personally battled the stampede that attacks the wall of Alemia capital city.Just after the siege battl
Alemia Capital City, Alemia Castle.After the Prince has safely arrived unharmed to the capital city, the previous palpable tension atmosphere in the castle was lessened. Everyone was happy and in a festive mood, to them who have tasted defeat so many times, just the safety of their prince was already qualified to be celebrated. A small celebration dinner was hosted by the Queen inside the castle, she invited all the noble that supported her and the guest of Honor Director Mot."Today we celebrate the arrival of my precious Crown Prince..also the Successful collaboration with Aeternum!!..Cheerrss!!!…". (Queen Romella)Happily presented her toast to the whole room."Cheerrss!!..".(Nobles)Her good mood was shared among her avid supporter, though the environment was definitely merry, the attendee was merely in 2 digits number. Unlike the whole crowd, Director Mot who originally a
Meanwhile, inside the Alemia Royal Palace, which had now been converted into a central command hub, President Mies Sai listened intently to a military briefing.Across from him sat Department Vice-Director Nathaniel Grant of the Department of Resource & Infrastructure, his face alight with enthusiasm.“Sir, the employment program is exceeding expectations. We posted 5,000 positions for public kitchen chefs, and they were filled within a single day.”Mies Sai smirked. “I’m not surprised. The people have been desperate for stability.”Vice-Director Grant nodded. “Indeed. And now, with the cleaning and rebuilding project launching, we’re expecting a flood of applications. 100,000 slots may not even be enough.”General Lucas, seated nearby, chuckled.“We’ll need to start thinking ahead, then.” He tapped a report on the table. “Alemia isn’t just a city of civilians. We still have thousands of unemployed former soldiers from both the Queen’s and the Prince’s factions. Many of them aren’t cr
“I agree with implementing the employment program,” I said, voice firm. “But we’ll need to make several adjustments before we proceed.”Ramon nodded attentively. “What kind of adjustments, sir?”I leaned back slightly in my chair.“First, work hours need to be reduced. Given how many of the surviving population are either elderly or women, we can’t expect them to handle the same level of physical labor as a normal workforce.”Ramon took notes, his expression serious. “Understood.”“Second, child labor is absolutely forbidden. If anyone attempts to exploit children for work, they will face immediate punishment.”“Of course, sir. Aeternum law is clear on that.”I nodded. “Third, we’ll have to create alternative jobs that suit the city’s current demographic. Many of the women and elderly might not be able to do construction work, but they can handle administrative work, small-scale industry, and trade. We need to get creative.”Ramon grinned, impressed. “You’ve already thought several st
“Did the Queen know about this?” I asked, though deep down, I already knew the answer.Selie didn’t respond immediately. Instead, she reached into her bag, pulling out a single sheet of parchment. She laid it on my desk with a deliberate movement.It was an official decree, signed and stamped with Queen Romella’s royal seal. A decree authorizing the so-called “punishment” of nobles appointed by Aeternum.I closed my eyes briefly, suppressing the urge to slam my fist onto the table. The Queen knew, she had known all along. And she did nothing, or she were too consumed with all the power and luxuries that she just signed everything that come to her table, and now I had to clean everything back.Across the chamber, Duke Oliver Gust—or rather, Governor Oliver Gust, as he was now officially titled—stood near one of the balconies, observing the organized chaos with a look of deep contemplation. After taking a moment to collect my thoughts, I rose from my seat and walked over to him.“Quite
For years, Alemia’s people had been accustomed to fear—to being harassed, abused, and treated like pawns by the nobility and military alike.But today, as they walked through the clean streets, there was no shouting.No random arrests. No public executions. There was only order.And above them, in the vast blue sky, the Aeternum airships loomed—their massive steel frames gliding through the heavens, a symbol of dominance, protection, and change.For many, it was their first time seeing such technology up close.An elderly baker, standing at the entrance of his shop, shielded his eyes as he gazed upward."The Iron Birds…" he whispered, awestruck.Beside him, a young girl tugged at his sleeve."Grandpa, are they… protecting us?"A pause. Then, the old man smiled for the first time in years."Yes. I believe they are."Unlike the old regime, Aeternum’s governance was swift and efficient.Knowing that the city had suffered extreme shortages due to the war, Aeternum immediately opened publi
"I refuse to be treated like some common criminal! I am Count Malik! Minister of Finance! I have funded half of this war!"His voice echoed, but no one moved. No one spoke in his defense.Malik gritted his teeth and jerked violently, managing to break free from the grip of the young Aeternum private restraining him.With a twisted smirk, he raised his hand and struck the soldier across the face.A loud crack rang through the hall.For a moment, everything stood still.Then—BANG.A gunshot pierced the air, and Malik’s scream followed a split second later as he collapsed onto the floor, clutching his now bloodied knee.Standing over him, his pistol still smoking, was Sergeant Falkner.The seasoned Aeternum officer towered over the fallen noble, his expression one of absolute indifference."That was for touching my soldier," Falkner said, his voice as sharp as a blade.Malik writhed, his cries of agony mixing with gasps of horror from the other captives.Falkner bent down, his boot press
“I request a duel.”A murmur ran through both sides. Bina merely raised a single eyebrow.“A duel? Against me?” she said, tilting her head slightly, almost as if she hadn’t heard him correctly.Anton stood his ground.“If I win, you and your soldiers do not enter this palace.”Bina exhaled, her lips curving into something that wasn’t quite a smile.“And if you lose?”Anton’s jaw tightened.“Then my men will surrender peacefully.”A moment of silence passed between them.And then, Bina laughed.A deep, almost booming sound, filled with something akin to amusement… and disappointment.“You are either the bravest or the most foolish knight I have ever met, Captain Anton.” She rested her hand on the haft of her war axe, her fingers tightening around the weapon’s familiar grip.Anton did not flinch. Bina’s amusement faded. She gave him a firm nod. Both of them knew, this is actually a heartfelt plea from Anton, he wanted Grand General Bine to allow his men to live, this I his earnest beg.
At precisely 10 AM, just as the dust from the explosions had barely begun to settle, a deep echoing voice rang across the battlefield.“To the soldiers and citizens of Alemia!”It was him.The President of Aeternum.His voice carried through the winds, reverberating through the ruined streets, projected through Aeternum’s massive military speakers for all to hear.“Your war is over. Lay down your arms. Submit to the governance of Aeternum, and you will be spared.”His words hung in the air like a final judgment.And then, like a descending storm, the Aeternum Army finally began to move.It was a terrifyingly unified march.Thousands upon thousands of troops moved in perfect synchronicity, their steel boots pounding against the earth like a drum of war. Tanks rolled forward, massive military vehicles flanking the advancing battalions, gunships and airships circling the skies like mechanical reapers.At that moment, the people of Alemia saw it—the unstoppable tide of Aeternum’s might de
“Then let’s make history. Order the Navy Fleet 01 to launch three additional Type-1 Missiles. Targets: The East, North, and West gates of the capital.”The entire command bridge fell into stunned silence.Every officer, every technician, every strategist momentarily froze. Their eyes flickered with a mix of shock and anxiety as they processed my command. Even the seasoned veterans among them seemed momentarily taken aback.It was one thing to deploy a single missile.But three at once?That wasn’t just warfare—it was an annihilation order.Bina, Lucas, and Eliza, who had been following the situation via video conference, immediately reacted. Their holographic images flickered on the massive display before me, each one expressing their own unique emotions.Bina, ever the stoic and composed tactician, furrowed her brows, tapping her fingers against the table.“Mr. President… I assume you understand the full implications of this move?”I met her gaze without hesitation.“I do. This is th
At 6:45 AM, the order was given. Admiral Duchess Kolarova, commanding the Navy Fleet from the southern front, initiated the launch sequence. The missile streaked across the sky like a comet, its white trail a harbinger of devastation.From the Dragon One, I stood on the bridge, watching intently as the missile’s trajectory was displayed on the holographic screens. My officers around me held their breath, anticipation thick in the air.A few moments later, the missile hit its mark. The explosion that followed was nothing short of spectacular. The Alemia Capital City gates were obliterated, along with the surrounding walls and everything within a 100-meter radius. Dust and debris rose into the sky like a dark mushroom cloud, blotting out the early morning sun.The impact was beyond what any of us had anticipated. The "lowest-grade" missile had proven to be anything but low-grade.The news of the missile strike spread like wildfire through the Aeternum ranks. Soldiers, commanders, and of