The fight against the 3, Tier 4 monster is not that hard actually, it was rather anti climatic to say the least for a person of my standard. But since it has been a while since I have been in an actions, I actually got a little carried away. A Tier 4 monster is not really hard to defeat, and for this Tier of monster they were usually only a little bit stronger than any other monsters and their special abilities were just something that they good at, usually a Tier 4 monsters abilities were specific and too focused on that one ability. Like the Earth Basilisk, it advantages is that it got extremely hard scales in 80% of it’s body, it ‘Petrifying gaze’ ability is it’s special abilities.The way to defeat it is easy, obstruct it views and sliced it’s under belly open to kill it. The way I defeated it was simple, Using the Cherry petal techniques, I just make a patch for both of it’s eyes, and then Stabs it it’s internal organ via it’s soft underbellies. The pain is so unbearable to the B
The battle I have with the 3 Tier 4 monsters lasted around 5 minutes or so, it would take a lot shorter if I just went in for a kill, but since Sareen told me that it was more beneficial to let the 2 monster alive, it took me a lot of holding back to make sure that I don’t kill them instantly. Thanks to this battle I learned again how much I have grown in strength wise, I am actually quite strong, the ability that I had, added with T.A.S which extended my brain capacity and the ability that I have, plus the combat experience that I have simply combined with everything. Technically, I can convinced myself, that I can actually quite confident to go in a war against Ten thousands soldiers alone and comes up with a win and survived on the other side.Simply said, my capacity on earth, I am simply over powered right now. Although back on earth I have no intention at all to get in a fight nor fighting a war, at the moment, I already viewing Earth as just my work place and a place I take a b
The entire battle of the defensive action around the entire Eastern Base was completely done, when the clock pointed at around 1 o’clock in the morning. The entire battle took approximately about 6 full hours, it was quite shorts if it were to be compared with the usual Monster Stampede wars, at any other battlefield. Usually this kind attack would last at least around from 24 to 48 hours. It is normally that long, after all the monsters amount when they comes from dungeons breaks usually the it was about 2 times the amount of the monsters from the dungeons. But perhaps because me, Bina and Mina were participating in the battle, so it was much more easier and faster.After all, right after our brief rest, all 3 of us including Sareen who is a Maiden, actively joined the entire fight. Us 4 acted like a mince machine on all 4 direction, wherever we go, dead monster would dropped all over the place, to us, it doesn’t take more than 2 hits to kill this puny monster that were in the stampe
Both the Knight Division and Wizard Division leader positions is actually vacant. Certainly at this moment, that position were filled with someone, with a credible ranks and a senior in the Aeternum Army, but for me honestly, I wanted the division to be lead and managed by the Knights and Wizards themselves. Because believed it or not, in the Military this 2 division is the one that I have personally made and established as I’ve it’s needs and existence is important to the Aeternum military to follow the norms of the Medieval world. Inside of Aeternum new styles of military, this 2 kinds of troops is actually already insignificant, because Aeternum special forces branch is already more than capable to actually kill any Knights and Wizards easily if they want with just a firearms and bombs. This is the reality and the truth, I made the Aeternum Military so I definitely understand and knows the reality of the entire thing.The reason I made and the Knights and Wizards Division soldiers
I am trying to gauge, Fontana De Ark capability and his potential should he be promoted to a leadership positions to leads the Knight Division in the future, naturally only Knights can be promoted and leads the Knight Division and the same as the Wizards were the only can lead the Wizards divisions. But from what I heard from his answer, it seems like he still rather stuck in his old mindset’s. denying the fact that Aeternum current training is much more better than what the old culture has. I know that De Ark Family is an old Knight family that has a pride on their own arts and always thinks that their belonging were the best of all. Looks like I have to correct him on this.“So you were suggesting that, The Knight Division and also the Wizard Divisions needs their own sets of training course?…did you know that the current Aeternum Military training that every soldiers that were going through right now as a mandatory requirement...is already 100 times better and effective than any tr
Although it was rather rude of her to jumps into the conversation and replaced the person that I am addressing and now she were the one that talking to me, I understand why she are willing to take the risk to do so. Well mostly because she feared that her father baseless remarks and unfounded confidence will actually put him in trouble, or rather the entire division in a big mess. No matter what she is trying to avoid any sort of repercussion coming from me, as if it would happened to be so, then the entire thing would surely turned into another whole big mess.“Rather than changing anything on the training or such…I think I is much better if we started to research more about the Knights and Wizards capability..understanding both classes deeply so that we can find a way to utilized it more…from growing stronger or even finding away to produce more Knights and Wizards amongst our population…”.(Recruit Private First Class Joan De Ark)It was rather surprising and much more in a stark c
Everyone were speechless when the result of a simple conversation ended up being someone got promoted and get a straight career path in their career, heading straight to the highest positions. The entire time, Bina and Mina as well as Jelina were standing on the side and watching the entire thing happened. Bina has actually suggested that Fontana De Ark is to be the one that would be holding the leadership positions, but in my opinion rather than having someone that is not following Aeternum values but rather just following for the sake of living, the one that really think for the future of Aeternum is much more better.“That lady over there…is someone that would of help to our Military in the future…there you go..your new assistance..”.“Really?…I always thought that she was too young…compared to her father…she is a bit weaker than him…why did you pick her master?..”.(Bina)“Yeah, Sir President…I was wondering about that too…Fontana De Ark has an experience in being a leader for many
By the time the clock is already 4 in the morning, there is no longer any threat of monster attack coming in, nor even a sight of any monster in the area at all. The soldiers right now are all already back to the base camp and took their rest, as said, they all have a goodnight sleeps and well earned rest. As for the other aspect of the Border Base, the Refugees process were progressing perfectly well, it has been operating for the whole day without any issues at all. In fact the process were getting faster and faster, slowly the inside part and also the camping ground that were prepared for the refugees before hand are now slowly getting filled up.“is the camping ground going to be expanded?…”.“I believe so…according to the incoming numbers of our now new citizens…the camp ground would be expanded…the resource ministry and the Border Patrol department are already working on that at the moment…”.(Lieutenant Colonel Sareen)It was very early in the morning right now, it was about at
“But that’s not all,” he said. “We’re not just building stores. We’re buying land.”Elijah’s eyes narrowed. “Land?”Andrea arched a brow. “Personal Aeternum-controlled territory?”“Exactly,” Mies said. “We’ll negotiate the purchase and designation of sovereign Aeternum land within Hallerus. Locations where we will build permanent structures—embassies, farms, factories. Property they can’t touch. Not legally. Not politically.”Andrea crossed her arms. “You want to turn this alliance into territorial leverage.”“I want security,” Mies said. “We trusted them once. And they betrayed us. This time, we own the pieces on the board. If they want access to food and prosperity, they give us something real in return. Soil.”Elijah nodded. “No oversight from their monarchy. No interference. Full extraterritorial jurisdiction.”Mies smiled. “Exactly. We build an Aeternum that lives inside their walls. One they can’t tear down without declaring war.”Andrea added, “And when we build those farms and
“We’re proud Aeternians now,” said one local organizer. “But we remember where we came from. If we can help fix the old home while serving the new one, why not?”In university lecture halls, students debated passionately.“Strategically, re-integrating Hallerus into Aeternum’s economic sphere is a no-brainer,” one economics major argued. “We’ll be able to shape their policies from within.”“But trust is a currency too,” another replied. “If we spend it on the wrong partner again, we might pay more than we think.”In a small park in the east district, a group of Aeternum veterans sat on a bench, medals on their coats, eyes on the screens showing news footage of Andrea’s visit.“You remember that street?” one said, pointing.“I remember clearing it house by house,” another replied. “They cheered us one day. Chased us out the next.”The youngest of them, silent until now, finally spoke.“We gave them peace once. Maybe it’s time to give them a future.”Silence followed. No one disagreed.
“Accepted,” Helen said firmly.Andrea paused. “You are aware that this pricing is higher than what our allied nations pay?”“I am.”“And that it reflects the cost of your past decisions.”“I am aware.”Andrea’s expression didn’t soften. But there was a shift. A sliver of respect, perhaps.“We also request that Queen Helen and her full court travel to New Concordia,” Andrea said. “To sign the official alliance treaty in Aeternum, under President Mies' direct oversight.”That stung.A silent reminder: You no longer stand as an equal.But Helen did not flinch. “We will come.”Merrica remained quiet beside her, eyes locked forward, proud but weathered. He knew this was necessary. He knew, like her, that survival always demanded a cost.And this was the only path forward.Andrea stood, signaling the end of the meeting. “Then prepare your delegation. You have one week.”As Andrea and her entourage exited, Helen remained still, her hand brushing the edge of the map of Hallerus that lay on th
“I can prep the full economic framework in three days. I’ll soften it slightly—give them just enough dignity to sign without choking.”“Good,” I said. “Let them keep their crown and their pride, as long as we own their economy.”Andrea gave a subtle nod. “Then I’ll schedule the official visit. They’ll come to us.”“And when they do,” I said, voice cold and precise, “we’ll welcome them with smiles. And let them know who holds the scales now.”Andrea paused. “Anything else you want me to add in the background?”“Yes,” I said after a moment. “Tell them we’ll open an Aeternum Super Store in the capital as a gesture of goodwill. Make it sound benevolent.”Andrea smirked. “And on the inside?”“It’s a spearhead,” I said. “Once we’re in, we don’t leave.”“Understood, Mr. President.”The screen blinked as the call ended. I turned to Elijah, who was already compiling the summary.“Draft the formal invitation,” I ordered. “Summon Queen Helen and her full court to New City. They’ll arrive as sove
“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