The entire time of the 3 Stony Mountain Villagers were riding on the lorries as they were headed to the Aeternum Wasteland Base, they were really nervous about it, after all, it was somewhere that is unknown for them. They didn’t fully know whether these place will be good for them or bad, right now they were only desperate people trying to survive and wanted to moved on from their loses. Saying that they weren’t in their right mind in their decision making would be a little bit true for the 3 young tribe chief. After all, no matter what, they were still young and such fear of not making the right call will always hunted them, so for the rest of the drives, all 3 of the just stayed mostly silent as they taking care of the injured that were also on the lorries, placed right In the middle of the truck floors.“By the way, Old Chief…did you also got rescued by these Aeternum soldiers?..”. (Miol)Since they were in for a long ride to the Aeternum Wasteland base, Miol thought it was better
For the rest of 30 minutes of their drives to the Aeternum Wasteland Base, everyone were tuned in at the the Old Chief Mongo stories about Aeternum. How can they not be mesmerized and hooked to the story, because the chief is basically telling them about the story of how a heaven lives to them. A place of a better life that can be easily achieved by anyone, so it’s must be fake is what everyone think at the moment, but they can’t really speak of what they said at all, to counter the old chief story. Because ultimately they already seen part of the truth that he was speaking about.They have witnessed Aeternum soldiers strength as they were being saved by them. The Army has basically mowed down all the monsters that they have not been able to touch at all, that has killed all their peoples, and the Aeternum army didn’t even felt threatened nor even injured in the process of them not only scouring the dilapidated village but also went down a long way into the Grey Dwarf underground vill
Inside the majestic looking walls that they have ever seen is an entirely different sight. Because to them, these is the first time that they have ever witness something like these at all. And the inside of the wall, Is actually a modern looking town, like never seen before, tall buildings with glasses windows, the buildings were made out of bricks and also some kind of an odd stone, which is concrete but naturally they didn’t not much about that. But these sight as has actually made them believed that Aeternum is truly different because even the biggest city in the wasteland which is the cities that they were used to didn’t even looked as good and as advance as what is before their eyes.These Aeternum Wasteland Base is out of these world for all the survivor on the lorries, and in fact, once their convoys were slowly driving up on the road inside the Base, they can see other convoys the same as they were and on top of those lorries and trucks were also survivor from other settlement
Whilst Aeternum Wasteland base were undergoing a massive change, on the other hand, the Stammler City is secretly In a good mood and occasions. Because for the last 4 days, Amalinde Stammler, out of nowhere were suddenly visited by an Aeternum representatives, who just one day just suddenly appeared and in fact, already Purchasing a single building inside the city. To these day, the Stammler City owners were still figuring out just how did Aeternum representative were able to get in undetected and even managed to buy that very building. And so since then, Amalinde Stammler has been going back and forth with Aeternum Representative called Agent Smith.“So, Mister Agent Smith…are you saying that His Highness President Mies is already on his way here?..I assumed that the situations on the base as has been fully settled, right?..”. (Louis Stammler)Louis Stammler is the Patriarch of the Stammler family and also the lord of the Stammler Territory, He was a Dark Elf, which is clearly a seas
Like their Representatives that comes and appeared like a ghost, so does their President. That is what everyone in the Stammler Mansion thought at these moment, all of them has been eager to see what kind of King has made such an ideal nation for the non human kind that their sons and daughters has been praising non stop. And naturally as the lord of their own domains they have also heard about the rumour of Aeternum themselves. After all, the wasteland is actually neighbors with Hallerus Kingdom and also 2 of Aeternum allied nation. Above all, they admired the Aeternum king as he was able to threaten the hateful Church of Light in a war and even managed to win against them alone.A nation that has openly against the Human Supremacy teaching of the Church and won, then promoted the harmony of diversity under his ruling. The new up an coming Super power of a country, and that is the Independent State of Aeternum. Everyone were excited to finally meet with the man that have accomplished
When it comes to who have the most legitimacy of a monarch in these hall, is Naturally me, because I am the only Ruler and also a true king of an acknowledge country inside the Central Continent. As for all of them they were just a small territory ruler, it was the same as a king meeting just a normal nobles, like Duke or Baron. Thus the respect must be given from them to me, which they actually acted upon that respect to me. Which rather pleased me quite a lot, usually those that have a power often being too proud of it and act haughty. But not them, they respected me as I deserved, so naturally I too showed them humility and respect these entire time.Then again when I walked in, I can’t help but spread ou my Kingly Aura, as to test all of them. After all, I heard a few information about them, especially Reqkin Rivgog, the lord of the Antfolis City, he was describe as a fighting maniac by everyone, where he often challenges anyone that he felt like doing so. So I did that, but who w
The round of introductions is still continues, but surprisingly Aluthia Alantar goes over and even mentioned the visit of his son to New City, which is quite rare and also rather unnecessary to be honest. But then again, I get why he tried to approached me using such sentences because by now, I am sure that everyone already know about the ratio of Elves in Aeternum, in fact there were 2 Elves inside of Aeternum Royal Family itself. And I am sure that by now, they know just how the only Princess of Aeternum were adored by me and her mothers and also the entire Aeternum. Thus he was trying to attract my goodwill more towards the Aluthia Dark Elves more than ever.To me such things does not impact me or my decisions whatsoever, but such lukewarm attempts is naturally does not goes unnoticed by the other lords. Who is sneering at him secretly, they all felt a little bit threaten by these attempts and even more insecure when I actually replied to his banter. Thanks to my intelligence Netwo
Basically the first round of introduction is just all of us throwing compliment at each others. But in the case for the Mudswan Tribe, I meant it when I said that I wanted to see their craft with my own eyes. Because I have heard about their craftsmanship even from outside the Wasteland, in fact, I know for a fact that the Mudswan tribe didn’t know at all their crafts is actually a well sought and also quite famous in all parts of the Central Continent. In fact one of their famous Leather Armour is actually being sold in New City market, and it attract my interest so much that I began to buy them for research purpose, in order to create a new design for Aeternum Military use tactical combat armor.When I bought the armor in bulk from one of the Merchant group back in New City, I have the A.C.I.A investigate who is the one that created these master piece. And it’s turned out that, almost all major Merchant Groups actually bought them from a suppliers that trades these leather armor fro
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