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
“If We allocated the 100 thousand new labour to the Resource Ministry..what about the remaining 100 thousand?…did Elijah already set aside the plans for that?..”.“She did…but Vice President Elijah just make suggestions for it…The Military, Governor office, Homeland, the Associations and also the Medical field…this is her suggestions for the workers to be divided into…as for the numbers…it was up to the Minister themselves to decide…or You yourself, sir…”.(Lieutenant Colonel Sareen)“Hmmm….”.I don’t mind that she pointed out just this outline as personally I also have the same thought as her. This is the essential industries that needs more people to be working on it. The Central Government Ministry not taking part on this is also understandable and correct, after all, this peoples loyalty is still questionable, getting them worked in a core institution of Aeternum is just absurd. So instead of making my own call, it is better for Bina and the sisters to make the call themselves and
Sareen went and escorted, Director Meret up to the watchtower, at where I was, I can see them both walking up the watchtower steps. By now, I already turned the top of the watchtower as my own personal office. The entire tower were vacant under my order, after all the sight here is very calming and I can see everything that is going on just by moving my heads around. Also the top of the watchtower, is quite spacious, since the wall although being built with a modern technology and materials, the architecture does have it medieval influences. So despite the many modernization the gate is actually has 2 tower on it’s both side, the tower were about 15 meter tall, there is no roof at all, but the wall were tall enough that it reaches my chest.So with me sitting here, no one can really see me from the bottom or at the wall, unless I stand close to the edge.that is why it was a perfect place for me to rest and also appreciates the looks. After about 1 minute or so, Sareen arrives with Di
Sareen left the watchtower to definitely waking up Bina and Mina. They both were the only Sisters that would often miss their time to wake up once they have a big battle the day before. Which is understanding to be honest, fighting is tiring, especially when you were doing it by yourself. As for me, waking up early or at the time that I wanted is already an habit for me, so it is not a problem at all, I am just that alert at somethings that I wanted that is all. Meret were here with me, she is actually serving a breakfast, which is a welcoming gesture to me, since I haven’t eaten yet.“That is an awful lot’s of children there….looks like Alemia Nation is much worse than anyone thought…so many orphan on their own..”.(Meret)“That is what I thought too….it is concerning…sooner or later I am afraid that it would be up to us to change the situations..”.“...Yeah, I thought the same as well..they were just that incompetent to become a leader…”.(Meret)Meret looked down from the Watchtower
I would not lie at all, after finished dining on the served breakfast made by Meret hands it was very relaxing to have a massage straight after. I can say that I am very relaxed right now, perhaps for a while since I ever been, it has been rather chaotic and filled with just works when I was back in Aeternum, from going to the Wasteland and back and now dealing with Alemia Nation. It does mentally draining for me, and now it was time for me to myself only so naturally I would enjoyed it. Meret were kind and also quite submissive towards me, if it were any normal situation, once someone offered you a massage out of nowhere, they are definitely up to something suspicious. But with her I doubt it, first of all, she isn’t a spy at all, why because if she are, I will know about it instantly. T.A.S is always active within me, and he would alarmed me if so.Meret is an elegant mature lady, and she does not denied it too, for as long as I have known her she has always been very seductive and
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
The ministers eagerly pointed out their favorite places from their student years.“Over there—that café served synthetic ice cream you have to try.”“That’s the district where I first saw a holographic opera.”“This is where I spent hours in the central library—eight floors of pure knowledge.”Helen listened with quiet amusement and growing wonder. These weren’t just stories. This was the future.They stopped first at a shopping promenade, where modern boutiques lined the plaza. Aeternum fashion—streamlined, elegant, tailored for form and comfort—was on full display.Helen tried on a pale blue dress lined with iridescent threads that shifted color slightly under different lighting. She admired herself in the mirror. Regal, yet free. She hadn’t felt this light in years.Merrica chuckled as she twirled slightly. “Careful. You’ll make the palace tailors obsolete.”Next came the Aeternum cuisine district. The aroma of spices, imported meats, baked delicacies and exotic fruit blends filled
Meerkat sipped from his flask; eyes gleaming. “Monster cores alone could offset our collective energy reliance on Aeternum’s hybrid reactors. If those dungeons are stabilized and regulated under UNA protocols, we’re looking at a resource boom.”Angela arched an eyebrow. “All that assumes stability. A kingdom can’t regulate dungeons if they can’t regulate their own court.”“Well,” Meerkat said with a shrug, “that’s what Merrica’s for, isn’t it?”They all laughed lightly—because it was true. The man’s reputation preceded him. Hallerus may have signed with a queen, but Merrica had built the bridge.Kaneda leaned forward. “It’s risky, but it’s a calculated risk. We’re not signing blind loyalty here. We’re watching. Evaluating. But make no mistake—if this works, Hallerus becomes the keystone of continental connectivity.”Redwall drummed his fingers on his knee. “I suppose that’s why we’re here. Not to clap at the signing. But to see if the queen is truly changed.”“She is,” Angela said qui
“And now, a major announcement: With the signing complete, Hallerus Kingdom is formally inducted into the United Nation Alliance as its thirty-first member. This marks a turning point—not only for Hallerus, but for the entire Central Continent.”“The UNA, now composed of thirty-one sovereign nations, officially becomes the largest unified alliance in the world’s history—its reach, economic power, and strategic cooperation unmatched by any prior coalition.”“Following this event, Aeternum has confirmed it will begin a nationwide rollout of its Super Stores, factories, and humanitarian infrastructure in Hallerus territory. In exchange, Hallerus will provide critical resources and cultural integration into the alliance structure.”“Public reaction is already beginning to surface—here in New City, spontaneous celebrations have begun in the multicultural districts where former Hallerians live. Meanwhile, markets across the UNA are surging in response to the stability this alliance signifie
“I don’t forget betrayal easily,” I said. “And Aeternum doesn’t forget pain lightly. What happened between us—it scarred people. People who trusted Hallerus. Soldiers who bled for your freedom. Civilians who saw us pulled out overnight.”“I know,” Helen said. “And I accept the cost.”“But,” I said, letting the word hang before softening my tone, “I do respect accountability.”Her eyes met mine. “Then we start again?”“We do,” I said, extending a hand.She took it. Her grip was firm.“We bury the hatchet,” I added. “But let’s be clear—this is not a return to old friendship. This is a new foundation. One built on lessons learned.”Helen nodded. “Agreed.”Merrica exhaled, satisfied. “It’s what both sides need.”I looked at Helen, voice calm. “You have a second chance now. Few leaders get that. Don’t waste it.”She nodded again, quietly this time. “I won’t.”“Good,” I said. “Because your people need you more than ever. Rule wisely. Rule well. Let this alliance be your legacy.”For the fir
“We’ll export more to Hallerus—especially food. You’ll need it. In return, we’ll import more raw ore and minerals. Your mining sector’s still decent, right?”“It is.”“Then let’s grow that. More volume, more jobs, more imports on both sides.”He beamed. “Thank you, my friend.”I smiled back. “You’ll find I don’t just use the whip.”“A carrot, then?”“Always. A balanced hand is how you keep control. Too much punishment, and you push people away. Too much reward, and they forget who they owe.”Merrica nodded slowly. “You’ve become a real ruler.”I stood, offering my hand again. “I became what this world needed.”He shook it. “And I’ll make sure Hallerus becomes what Aeternum can trust.”We stood in silence for a moment longer. The sound of cheering still floated in faintly from the streets below. Somewhere out there, Queen Helen was being paraded through New City—through a modern marvel built from vision and precision. Through a world she couldn’t have imagined a year ago.And now, she’
“They’re… happy to see us?” she asked, disbelief in her voice.Duke Merrica gave her a half-smile. “Some of them, yes. The others are watching. Judging. As they should.”One young woman in the crowd, her hair wrapped in Aeternum’s signature style, waved a small Hallerus flag and called out, “Welcome back! My family’s from Archenport—we’re with you!”Helen felt a warmth rise in her chest. Her lips curled, hesitant, but sincere. She lifted a gloved hand and waved back.Her ministers behind her smiled with relief. The people hadn’t forgotten them. Or maybe… maybe Aeternum’s citizens were willing to forgive, even if their leaders were not.Still, with each new marvel the city revealed, her pride took another small wound.Digital traffic signs shifted in real-time. Elevated walkways moved gently above the streets. Tall towers bore solar glass and climate control systems beyond her comprehension. Everything was clean. Efficient. Vibrant.Hallerus, by contrast, was still struggling to clear
“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.