“...so…right of now..peoples don’t have any way to trades at all…and also, the City weren’t able to be the one that settles the monetary issues..also, these situations were happened on all 4 of the city…Correct?..”.(Team Leader Stewart)“Yes…”.(Lord Louis Stammler)Lord Louis Stammler carefully explained the whole situations to Team Leader Stewart as they all were brought inside the Airship Cafeteria cabin. The cabin itself were naturally capable to comfortably accommodate the whole 20 guest that comes with Agent Smith. Whist the Lords were speaking, the Young leaders of the Wastelands alongside with they mothers and siblings took these chances to tours the entire Airship, After all, the young leaders were the only one that have experienced the Airship comfort before.Actually the sight and the marvel of Aeternum technology has been something that all the Lords company has been eager to explores. Everything impressed them, and they were even shocked to see such luxurious Airship is a
After the elimination operation, that were done last night, today were supposed to be the cover up mission for all of Aeternum personnel. I know for certain that the last night moves will make a significant impact on the economic side of all the Wasteland, after all, all the major Wasteland cities were the hub of economy of the entire Wasteland. Everyone from all over the Wasteland goes there to trade and make living, thus I think that why not make these occasion to help the masses forget the guilds and the abusive merchant groups much faster. By simply becoming their unsuspected hero, in the times of their distress.With such moves, and Aeternum Traders coming into the play after being invited by the Lords themselves, I can fully eliminate the threat of Aeternum getting any powerful competitor on the market. With these way, Aeternum can enters the market with a high credibility and will have much more impact in changing the Wasteland society. This will make sure that Aeternum will ga
As soon as he got the approval from the President, Team Leader Stewart ended the call and slowly made his way back to the cafeteria cabin, where the Lords were all waiting. By now, all the guest were already gathered inside the cafeteria cabin, even the madams and the young leaders of the wasteland were all gathered, after all, they were all waiting for a nerve wrecking decisions that will solved their problems. It may be just a few minutes since Team Leader Stewart were gone, but at that time, all the lords were already finished one shot their coffees several cups already.“Mr.Smith…did the Airship passenger were able to dine on all of these beverages and snacks?…all of the things that we have eaten in the last minutes…all of them seems rather high end…I am wondering about these..mind to say your opinion?..”.(Linda Stammler)Linda Stammler is the wife to Lord Louis Stammler, She is quite a gentle madam of the Stammler House, she is a Half Elves, a very elegant and intelligent lady, s
“Oh..that, Our President also will take the same approach to all of the lords cities too…Since you have mention the issues to us…my subordinate in the other cities will also do the same as we did here…so there is no need for concerns of such discrimination were to happen at all..”.(Team Leader Stewart)“Is that so?….then that is a relief…ahahaha..”.(Lord Reqkin Rivgog)“That’s right…this is all thanks to Aeternum willing to help us…I was about to worry just now…my domain were a little bit farther away from here…if his Highness President didn’t help me…I might get back to my city with everything probably in a bad shape…”.(Lord Aluthia Alantar)Once again, the laughter continues in the room, at least now all of the lords knew that Aeternum is truly a dependable ally. Sure it was an inconvenience and inconsiderate of them to just suddenly request for such help in such a short notice. At such point even if Aeternum denied their request none of them can actually said anything back at all.
All the Lords when they heard about the terms, felt like this is some new information and knowledge for them. Because not once they have ever thought about the importance of currency, but surprisingly Aeternum are really adamant about the Wastelands using Aeternum Currency. Which made they think quite deeply about these matter, but for now, no matter how they think these is not at all a malicious intent from Aeternum. They just didn’t use the Continent regular currency, that is all, so if they don’t used it and also they were offering to process the exchanged it themselves. To all the lords, this is just a simple matter, at the end of the day, what is matters to them is solving the problem that were in front of them.So after a brief seconds of reading the documents and ensuring there is nothing wrong with it at all, Lord Louis Stammler as well as the 3 other lords signed the documents then returned it back to Team Leader Stewart, who then stamped the documents and handing it down to
In Stammler City, at the Market Area, the situations has became much more gloomier and dangerous by the seconds, as people realized that the Guilds and all the large Merchant groups stores, where they used and always sells their wares, are clearly will not open at all. They have waited for over 5 hours right now since 6 in the morning now the sun in over their heads, yet there is no one that is willing to solved their problems at all. The city guards were strict and did not allowed anyone to come close to the closed areas. The Lords Mansion were fully guarded and no officials has yet stepped forward to say anything about the matter.“What is going on!!?!!…what am I gonna do?!..my whole village has worked hard to hunt for these leathers…who is going to buy them?!…how am I going to buy any foods?!!…Ahhhhh!!..”.(Villager Hunters)“Sir guards please…let us meet the lord…or even anyone!…my whole family is depending on me!…please..help me…help all of us!!..”.(Poor Peddlers)Wails turns to a
The arrival of the Lords and also Aeternum Traders fortunately calmed the masses down before the situations got out of control. Everyone decided to wait, as the Lord are preparing for something, which surely an annoucement to explained the entire situations to everyone. Whilst the Lords and the guards were setting up the place for the Lord to speak. Meanwhile a lot of Aeternum Trader staff, already doing their works. Off loading all the Merchandise, setting up tents and tables.Compared to the lords and the City guards who in the middle of everything, the appearance of Aeternum Traders is far more eye catching to all of them. With their carriage and their neat and healthy looking appearance, it was clear to everyone that these bunch of new people is certainly not a slaves or any common Demi-Human like all of them. What is even more interesting to the masses is when sacks of grains and spices were taken out of the wooden crates and then pilled up neatly on top of the pallets, these set
The first reactions to many of the people of Stammler City, the Independent State of Aeternum is certainly something that many of them didn’t know about, they knows that it was a country in the Central Continent, but what are Aeternum really was, they didn’t know too much about it, and the reason why the Lord were so confident about it also something that they didn’t understand too much. Naturally everyone just keep quiet and be patience as they continues to listened to the lord speech, at the end of the day, for the masses, they didn’t really care who it is as long as they can sell their wares and find ways to feed themselves and their families, it was already enough for them.“All 4 of the Lords of the biggest domains in Wasteland has come together to create an alliance, with Aeternum…and we have decided to discard and expelled the Guilds…Aeternum has provided us with a better options of choice…which will help the entire Wasteland become more advance!…these is what I truly believed!
The café, with its elegant glass windows and flourishing ivy, was abuzz with its usual morning crowd. However, one table in the corner stood out. Crown Princess Angela, seated with her usual poise, sipped her chamomile tea as she addressed the gathering of foreign dignitaries.Around her sat Countess Hessina Redwall of the Setting Sun Kingdom, a cunning diplomat who rarely minced words, Princess Yuneda Crystal of the Giant Lake Crystal Duchy, known for her charm and pragmatism, and Princess Nelly Nirewin of the Kingdom of Nirewin, a fiery orator with a sharp tongue. Despite their differences in personality and origin, all shared one thing in common: their countries' fates were intertwined with Aeternum’s ambitions.Angela placed her teacup gently on the saucer and let her steely gaze sweep across the table.“Ladies, let us dispense with pretenses,”she began, her voice firm but elegant.“Today marks the beginning of a new era—not just for Aeternum, but for the entire Central Continent
In bustling city squares, people gathered around public radios and large screens broadcasting the speech. Patriotic songs erupted spontaneously, as street performers played instruments, and the crowds joined in singing with fervor. The sight of Aeternum’s blue-and-gold banners fluttering in the wind became a symbol of hope and unity.For Alemia immigrants like Dario, a young carpenter who fled his homeland years ago, the news hit like a thunderbolt. Dario’s hands trembled as he gripped the edge of the workbench he was leaning on.“They’re going to free it,”he whispered, disbelief coloring his voice. His coworker, an Aeternum citizen, clapped him on the back and said with a wide grin,“Not ‘they.’ We are going to free it.”Dario smiled for the first time in years, tears glistening in his eyes.“Yes. We are.”For the millions of Alemia refugees living in Aeternum, this was a moment of vindication. They had fled their homeland in search of safety, many of them leaving loved ones behind.
“Good afternoon, citizens of Aeternum, people of Alemia, and brave soldiers of our army.Today, we stand at the cusp of history. Today, we march towards the final chapter of a war that should never have been necessary but became inevitable due to the greed, corruption, and incompetence of Alemia’s rulers.For too long, the so-called leadership of Alemia Nation has plagued this continent with its tyranny. Their greed led them to exploit our kindness, pillage our ships, and harm our people. For months, they ransacked our trade routes and embezzled millions of gold coins from our donations meant to help their suffering people. They took what was given freely and returned betrayal.But this war is not only about Aeternum’s justice. It is about liberating a land that has been drowning in oppression for decades. Alemia’s nobles and leaders have ruled with fear, corruption, and cruelty, subjecting their people to a life of suffering, where crime and evil fester unchecked. Their governance ha
“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