Duke Oliver Gust is no a fool, he knows and able to deduce where what we just told him were going. We aren’t just talking about the current condition of the Alemia Nation, we are also talking about to go on a far length in order to Protect Aeternum interest in these conflicts. The fact that Aeternum has developed a new open routes, which is the water routes is something that everyone in the Central Continent knows about. It was a major development, and the first of it’s kind in the history of Central Continent and also the entire Fantasma as a whole. Naturally as any routes that Aeternum has open, it would bring a lot of money to those that able to have apart of it.Aeternum that had developed the Air Routes a first naturally attracted many interest. But no one were able to say much of anything or even do anything because no one were able to challenged Aeternum dominance in the air. There is no ownership plots in the air that anyone can claims as their own, but when it comes to thing
Duke Oliver Gust eyes were brimming with fiery passion right at the moment. For the last 40 minutes ever since I speak, he was all depressed about everything and sighing at every chances that he got, all these times I have been insinuating to him, that if he wanted to changed Alemia nation he need to step up to the entire thing himself, and just like that he was able to think forwards in line with what I wanted him to decide on. At this time, I don’t want Aeternum to be directly involved with everything, I rather everyone focused on the self development first.Handling another war, is just too burdensome right now. But at the same time, these is a perfect moment, to secure the River system that we use, Alemia Southern Region need to be under my control, if we don’t want any troublesome matter to rise up in the future. If Duke Oliver Gust were able to link hand with me, my demand is for him to give Aeternum a full power and reign to all the Rivers that inside the Aeternum Water route p
Everything just went spiraling our of control before me, At first the Duke seems a little bit too down and depressed when he heard that it was clear that Aeternum won’t be helping his nation that were currently in crisis, and right now, he was already celebrating with everyone.What I were able to catch up is that he was definitely wanted to be apart of Aeternum and already figured out a way for me to give him a positive reply to the whole thing, but right now I felt that rather than following the exact reply process that I thought would happened, it seems that something else entirely has been concluded by him.“Umm…Duke Oliver….do you perhaps already managed to understood what I have been trying to say to you?..”.I wanted to figure out just how did his mood did 360 degree of change just now. So I rather asked him directly seems he was in the middle of his own jubilation I am sure that it won’t disturbed the mood too much.“Hahaha!…of course I do, Your Highness President!…I know that
Rather than stopping his monologue in track and disturbed him of his speech. I Kinda wanted to hear from him just how did he come to conclusion to invite me and Aeternum to just go ahead and conquer his country. I figured that everything would just be a simple process, but thank to him, we actually just instead opted for an extreme instead.“Your Highness, President..I, at the end of the day…although I am a decent Knight…I am very lacking as a leader…me getting ahead of myself…taking the throne?…it would be ruined before we knows it…Like my daughter said…I am a Muscle head kinda man…Hahaha….to be honest with everyone, the only reason as to why the Eastern Region has been doing so well recently is because…I copied Aeternum governance method…I learned about it, implemented it….after I’ve done these…only then, I were able to witnessed the change…I have never seen my people smile genuinely before…I knew then..that Only Aeternum…can achieved such things…and I am sure..only under your rule,
Rather than having Duke Oliver Gust acting as a proxy to Aeternum soft domination on the Alemia Nation, which what I have originally as a planned. The Duke actually denied doing these, and moving these path and instead he opened a new path and options to me and wanted me to actually just full on Conquer his nation by myself. Which is rather extreme to what I have in mind, but like T.A.S has said, since things has progress this way, rather than denying it or delaying it any further, it was better to just say yes and move forward with the whole thing. Beside currently, the situation in the current civil war, both side are currently not doing so great. If we even interfere by sending just the Army Branch of our military, the entire battle will end with just a week or so.“So, you wanted those that were involved in these war…to be punished with Aeternum Law?….is that okay?..”.“Of course it’s okay, Your Highness…Currently in this war, there were a clear distinctions between Alemia Nobles…
Everyone were being supportive of Duke Oliver Gust at the moment, after all, it was understandable that his path to his current decision is quite full of hardship. At the end of his path, he actually come to betray his own country after all, it is definitely not easy and he actually risked of throwing everything that he owned for these. Should everything not went according to what he wanted, he would be punished and die as a traitor. The stake is high enough for him, beside punishing those greedy nobles with full force is something that needs to be done. I cannot put a risk when I were dealing something at these degree, that is what Queen Aqeesha is trying to relayed to me right now.“...For sure, we need to dealt with those worms with our utmost severity…we need to make them pay for their crimes after all…”.“Thank you for your words, Your Highness…it was for the best…we should also take these chances to cleanse the Alemia Nation once and for all…after all, there were to many dark un
Everyone were delighted when I considered their suggestions naturally. I thought the same thing as them, they knew just how troublesome it is if there were someone that playing the string in the dark and taking advantage when everyone were busy. More over, for Elijah, Mina, Bina, Andrea and Rafaela these matter is personal to them, they knew and everyone else knew that these Dark Organization although they directed their evil towards the humans, the one that suffers the most it the Demi-Human and Non-human races. It has always been like these, not to mention that, in Alemia Nation, the population of Demi-Human and Non-Human isn’t at all small.In fact, 2/3 of the Alemia Nation population in Alemia Nation is Demi-Human and Non-Human, sadly, these population were all slaves. In Alemia Nation the human supremacy still rampant, even a farmer family usually owned 1 or 2 slaves to work for them. And as always slaves treatment is always worst, no matter where it is, especially when the owner
After a long winded lectures from Andrea lasted for dozens of minutes, the clock is now pointing at lunch time, so rather than continues the meeting with Duke Oliver Gust directly. I’ve decided to let everyone take a break for a lunch first before continuing with the meeting. I know that these meeting will be going on for an entire day, and looking at the Duke condition right now, he would find it hard to continue if he wasn’t given enough time to arranged his thought. The man already decided to betray his country after all, it must be so hard for him right now, that he had to cover them with a constant smiles and all.“So..Elijah..what do you think about him?…to be honest, I never thought that he actually proposed for us to conquer Alemia Nation at all…”.“Duke Oliver Gust, is certainly a decisive person…a little bit in flexible in many ways…but he is the kind of person that have the traditional leadership qualities..but he does work hard to renewed his mindset…which is admirable…He
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