Duke Oliver asked me why not just wiped everything that bothers me, he is really a straight forward person he is wise, but at some region, he is just not very good in some of things. On the other hands, Countess Sarra Gust his wife seems to picked up something from my words and her expression is that of understanding of Aeternum approach. Seems like Jelina is correct about her, this second wife of the Duke is quite a charmer for Aeternum style of governance.“Dear…if A.C.I.A just decided to just demolish everyone…then Aeternum will get a bad reputation and disagreement from everyone…they would all backed out and started to fall out of line..people need a hopes..even if that hopes is an empty ones….beside, from their own spies…we can control what they can know or not…it is much simpler that way…”.(Countess Sarra Gust)“So..it is better for them to get something that they thought they got it with their own efforts…while in actuality it was something that WE gave them instead…just so the
Meeting with me, I supposed has eased quite a lot of tension in the Gust Family, I supposed, because today they are already resuming their halted activity. Also, Gust Family really are quite rich, in just a single day, they have deposited roughly about 100 million credits into their family main account, on top of that they are already in their shopping spree, buying cars and everything. Perhaps, the Gust Family, already entering the top 1 percent wealthiest family in Aeternum, despite them not even opening a business or anything. When their Eastern Territory were brought in, with the abundance of their mines there. Even the Monti Family who is now, the mogul of Aeternum private constructions business might have to yield their richest family status to Gust Family.“Looks like someone is enjoying their time to the fullest…”.“They did, they even bought a lot of high end furniture's to bring back to their territory..which cost hundreds of thousands…”.(Andrea)Right now, in my office I a
When it comes to the refugee situation in Aeternum, such problem rare got settled at all, every day the numbers of refugees that comes to Aeternum only increase, it never goes down. And naturally as for Aeternum benefits, we never really turned them down at all, we accept all that we can, because the added numbers of new population would always helped Aeternum to grow even bigger and provided Aeternum with a lot of benefits. Up until now, The Alemia Nation and Aeternum border, or the Eastern border of Aeternum as we called it. Has been shut tight under my direct order, it was for Aeternum protection from the pest at the Alemia Nation.Due to the Crown Prince Amariss betrayal and the non responsive Queen Romella about the entire thing. I have decided to just barred them from access to Aeternum, which I am certain the effects has not only cause a lot of negativity going on in the nation, but also has made them loss quite a lot of their finance. Refusing to not just barred the entire nat
“Yeah..let’s do that……Sareen, Call Director Paul from the Entertainment and Broadcast Department..and also call Selie too…”.“[Yes, Sir…understood]”. (Lieutenant Colonel Sareen)Upon my agreement, with Mina suggestions, I intercom Sareen with the phone on my desk and have her call the 2 person for this plan at once. Rather than leaving this matter just sat like this, it was much better to do it now, this situation has been brewing a little bit too long. Beside some starting good publicity is something that is always welcome right now, quite honestly we re going to start the chain of plans to invade the Alemia Nation with a righteous attitude.Lieutenant Colonel Selie is someone that is just qualified enough to represent the Central Government Ministry. I know that Elijah we busy and so does everyone else in the Ministry. They are right now are dropping in Agents into the Alemia Nation, they were at the initial phase of their mission, so I don’t want to bothers them too much. As
In Aeternum just like on earth, I have implemented the threat level warning, from level 1 to 5, level one being just a concern, but still need to be addressed, but even if it wasn’t being dealt with, it would not do any harm, and probably just a mere destruction of buildings or just a few lost lives. A Level 5 threat, is just a nation wide destruction and extinction level threat, so to say. Which up until now has never been issued at all. So, for this matter, a threat level 2, which is a national crisis, It was appropriate. A level 2 threat is something that were always alarmed Aeternum. It was the normal warning when the Monster Stampede happened.It is also a crisis serious enough that it can kill a lot of lives and destroy a lot of things. Also it requires a lot of attention and seriousness to it, the Aeternum Masses naturally already knows this and no one ever takes this warning lightly. Therefore this is why the Threat Level 2, National Crisis were appropriate to be alarmed to th
All over Aeternum, not just the New City, the day has been going on just fine, everyone were living their lives, some goes to work, some goes to schools. A typical life of anyone in the world, as the day getting older, everyone are already on their way home or already home. Right now it was around 4 in the afternoon, it was safe to say that most people were already back at their home and currently relaxing with their families after a day of tiring works. For the Aeternum, usually when they got back home, they would tuned up the radio and enjoyed the entertainment. Music would play, and the Radio Dramas would air, it was their favourite time of the day. And usually all the family members would sat together in their living room where the radio were being put on and just enjoyed their time together.Everywhere else in Aeternum were mostly the same, at this time, the taverns, bars or restaurant, were all getting their highest volume of customers and at this time the Radio’s were also play
A threat level 2 warning is not something that is can be taken lightly. Although usually this kind of national warning never really does cost anything to the Aeternum or the Aeternums, it was a magnitude of an event that previously would killed a lot of people and ever destroys villages and towns. But now under the protection of Aeternum government, the past disasters has never repeated itself again. It was all being handled before any casualty ever takes place, therefore when a nation wide warning were issued, and more over, the President himself has took the stage and addressed this particular situation to the entire nation. Everyone would listen and pay attention, because if the President himself take command, meaning this Threat Level 2, might have something special on it.“[Good Afternoon, Dear citizen of Aeternum…I am Your President, Kaiser Mies Sai….it has been quite awhile, since I have personally addressed the entire nation like this…as always, Myself and my family has always
Everyone knows and even any little kid knows that when someone betrayed you, you do not want any connection with that kind of people ever again, because it would only bring nothing but misery down the line. The decision of Aeternum Government and President Mies is definitely a correct ones, everyone can witness the change that had taken place after the relationship with the Alemia Nation were cut off, Aeternum has gotten much safer and peaceful, the economic were growing exponentially, nothing but a good sailing from there. Sure, a lot of this thing isn’t actually connected to the abandonment of Alemia Nation, but the cut off does made Aeternum as a whole for peaceful.“[After Aeternum decided to end our friendly terms with Alemia Nation, after we brought peace to their lands…and even after their Crown Prince acted dishonorably towards me….they have not issued and apology at all…neither the Crown Prince nor the Queen…It is fine for me…let the by gone be by gone…I turned a blind eye an
“This city is broken,” she said at last.“Which means it’s ripe,” Jessica added with a glint in her eye. “Imagine if we opened Aeternum Super Store branches here. Not just in the capital—but in every major city.”Robert nodded. “We’d dominate the market before they even knew what hit them. Food, tech, textiles. We could monopolize the entire consumer chain.”Andrew chuckled, finally seeing the silver lining. “We’d be heroes to the people. And villains to the nobles—well, if any are still left standing.”“People like what fills their stomachs,” Jessica said. “Right now, they’re starving for quality. They’ll welcome us like saviors.”Andrea folded her arms, surveying the square again. She could already envision the clean, modern storefronts replacing the crumbling stalls. Self-sanitizing kiosks. Subsidized food packs. Nutritional water stations. Supply chains optimized by Aeternum AI logistics.“This city’s a blank slate now,” she said softly. “Their failure is our opportunity. And this
“Minister Andrea, Her Majesty sends word. She invites you to join her in the council chamber once your tour is complete.”Andrea nodded without looking at him. “Tell her I’ll return shortly. Let her know the city has spoken louder than any court could.”The young man paled but bowed again and hurried off.Andrea resumed walking. “They’re ashamed. Helen saw the city, I’m sure. She knew I’d see this mess.”“She should be ashamed,” Jessica said. “But she’s trying. And she listened to her uncle, at least.”“Yes,” Andrea admitted. “That’s the only reason we’re even here.”They continued walking in silence until they reached the edge of the once-thriving industrial sector. The machinery was still, some pieces looted, others rusting like ancient bones. Andrea crouched beside a discarded engine part, running her fingers over the insignia stamped on the metal.“Aeternum-built,” she whispered. “We left it here. And they left it to rot.”She stood, her voice tightening. “No more gifts. No more r
“I come bearing news from President Mies,” Andrea said. “He has authorized me to reestablish economic relations between Aeternum and Hallerus.”The words fell like rain on droughted soil. Gasps. Whispers. And then—cheers stifled by etiquette.Helen blinked. “You’re serious?”Andrea raised a brow. “I don’t waste time, Your Majesty. Our logistics and trade units will begin routing initial shipments within two weeks. In exchange, we’d like preferred trading status for key Hallerian exports. Wheat. Marble. Blackvine spices.”Helen nodded rapidly. “Of course. Anything.”Andrea turned her gaze slightly. “Be aware: the initial tariffs will reflect… the past breakdown in our diplomatic relations.”A slight smile touched her lips. Not warm. Calculated.Helen bowed her head, just enough. “A fair penalty. One we accept.”Andrea’s expression softened—barely. “Good. Then consider today the first page in a new chapter.”Helen stepped forward. “Minister Andrea, may I speak plainly?”Andrea nodded on
“We’re sending an envoy,” I said. “I want a diplomatic team ready to leave within the week. Formal clothes, soft language, but firm posture. They’ll deliver the proposal to reopen channels with Hallerus.”Andrea raised an eyebrow. “And if they hesitate?”“They won’t,” I said. “Helen’s smarter than she was. She knows what Aeternum means now—not just power. Stability. Progress. A future. Her people know it too. They’re already lining up to buy our products again. Her economy needs us more than she’d ever admit.”Andrea took notes. “Do we offer full partnership or just trade?”“Start with trade. Let her work for the rest.”Elijah crossed his arms. “You’re playing the long game.”“Always,” I said. “She showed backbone. Now she has to show consistency. If Hallerus stays clean, stays reformed, we talk alliance in two years. Maybe joint ventures. Maybe intelligence sharing.”Andrea looked up. “And if they regress?”“Then the gloves come off,” I said. “I owe Merrica nothing now. The ledger is
“Shadow diplomacy?”“Shared progress,” I corrected. “No puppet states. No conquest. We build allies, not subjects.”“And if she fails?”“She won’t.”“You trust her?”“I trust momentum.”Silence settled between us. Weighty. Calculated.“She came to the edge,” I said. “She looked down. She chose to climb.”I placed my palm on the table. Pulled up the interlink data from the last ACIA relay. A still frame of Helen and Merrica, standing beside a new council—half of them former commoners. Not a single noble.“She’s rewriting the code of kingship,” Elijah said.“She’s writing history.”Elijah nodded. “I’ll alert the Council of Governors. Phase One integration can begin. Cultural exchange programs. Civil training volunteers.”“Quiet. Measured.”“As always.”I watched the horizon past the glass. My reflection stared back. Older now. Sharper.“Hallerus lives,” I said.Elijah placed the closed folder back into his case. “And Aeternum listens.”I sat behind the presidential desk, sunlight spilli
"Your Majesty, to attempt full restoration in so short a time—""Will cost," she interrupted. "Yes, I know. But the people have paid enough. Now it’s our turn."What followed was a flurry of action unlike anything Hallerus had seen in decades. Labor crews moved out in droves. Merchants were granted tax reprieves to reopen. Public works officials received emergency authority. For once, the gears of governance turned swiftly.But still, the people watched with wary eyes.In the village of Elbarrow, a merchant shook his head as soldiers repaired a broken bridge."They say it’s Queen Helen’s will," he muttered. "But we've heard such promises before.""Aye," replied a farmer, watching with folded arms. "But maybe this time it sticks. She walked among us, didn’t she? My cousin swears she saw her with the duke."Rumors of the queen’s journey spread like wildfire. With them came cautious hope.One evening, at a small gathering hosted by village elders in Merrowind, Helen removed her hood and
"Transparency will be paramount. Council sessions will be documented, and decisions made in conjunction with the Crown will be communicated openly. This is not a move to consolidate power, but to distribute it wisely, ensuring that the governance of Hallerus reflects the will and welfare of its people."Lord Dallren, who had been silently observing, stepped forward. "Your Majesty, such a council could indeed bridge the gap between the Crown and the nobility, fostering unity. I support this initiative."A ripple of agreement spread through the assembly.Helen continued, "Furthermore, to address the grievances of our citizens and promote economic growth, we shall implement reforms aimed at equitable taxation and the eradication of corrupt practices that have long plagued our administration."Duke Merrica added, "These reforms will not only strengthen our internal stability but also enhance our standing among neighboring realms, fostering alliances and trade relations."Viscount Rellan,
A murmur of agreement rippled through the assembly.Helen's gaze swept over the room, her eyes meeting those of each noble in turn. "I have summoned you here not only to reaffirm our unity but to propose measures that will ensure the stability and prosperity of Hallerus for generations to come."Viscount Rellan, his earlier defiance now replaced with a veneer of compliance, inclined his head. "Your Majesty, what measures do you propose?"Helen took a measured breath. "Firstly, we shall establish a council comprising representatives from each noble house. This council will serve as an advisory body, ensuring that all voices are heard and that governance is conducted with transparency and fairness."Baroness Yvette Darrow, her scepticism barely concealed, arched an eyebrow. "And what powers would this council hold, Your Majesty?"Helen met Yvette's gaze unwaveringly. "The council will have the authority to propose legislation and oversee its implementation. However, ultimate executive p
Amidst the turmoil, Duke Merrica found himself face-to-face with Lord Dallren."Merrica," Dallren sneered, blood trickling from a wound on his brow. "Betraying your own kind for that girl?"Merrica's grip tightened on his sword. "My loyalty lies with Hallerus, not with those who would see it rot from within."Their blades met in a fierce exchange, each strike echoing their clashing ideologies.Nearby, Baroness Yvette confronted Queen Helen."Your Majesty," Yvette began, her tone almost mocking, "you've become quite the thorn in our side."Helen met her gaze unwaveringly. "And you, Baroness, have leeched off this kingdom for too long."Yvette smirked, drawing her dagger. "Let's see if you're as formidable with a blade as you are with words."As the battle raged on, it became evident that the Queen's Faction held the advantage. The support of the common folk had bolstered their numbers, and the corrupt nobles' forces began to waver.Count Vorell, witnessing the disarray, turned to his r