A Few minutes before the order comes from the President to start the attack, at the Iron Vessel No.1 the situation inside the ship were fairly mundane and normal. Although the situation outside the ship were very chaotic, inside the ship it was very serene, especially when the stoic unmoved Admiral Duchess Kolarova Qoon were there on the Captain Chair. Overseeing the entire battlefield. Everyone inside the ship saw the President putting his life on the risk, being injured and all, so the sailor crew often looked back at their Admiral to see her expression. Everyone in the Navy and at the Kingdom of Eloesa knew that their once a Crown Princess were engaged to the President and both of them loved each other dearly.That is why everyone in the ship doesn’t dared to utter a single words as they were being considerate towards the Admiral. Not every sailors and navies were people of Eloesa, only the majority of them that made up the Navy Combat Specialist, around 60% of the Navy were just n
Ever since Knight Maxwell were pulled out from the battlefield at the Central Alemia Region, where’s he is carrying in his lord name in the war against the Queen of Alemia, supporting the Crown Prince Faction. His days has never been so good, he is feeling very delighted as well as all of his men. The Civil war between the Crown Prince faction and the Queen Faction is like a meat grinder, all the soldiers from all over the country comes there and to fight each others and kill each others. Representing Baron Sunders, he fought the enemies days in and days out, leaving the comfort of his home and woman and his wives. But for Knight Maxwell, this is not that hard, he is the Baron Sunders army commander, he is faring quite well, as he doesn’t really have to joined the front lines and only shouted order from behind. Still the war is a very frightening places even for a man like his.Knight Maxwell is a noble that is a loyal vassal to Baron Sunders, although his lord were just merely a Baro
Anguish, Fear, despair, unfairness, questioning, that is what is going on inside all Baron Sunders soldiers at the moment as soon as the thunderous sound of Iron Vessel No.1 Cannon, machine guns and explosion, brought earthquakes through out their surrounding. At first they were questioning just how foolish the ship to not ran away from the attacks but instead stay stationary to accept all their arrows, but at the first booming sound, they were shocked beyond belief, as they now knows that it wasn’t the Aeternum were the one that is a foolish ones, but they were. Today, it would engraved in their minds as to why Aeternum were known as the sleeping beast, and they have woken up that beast with fury and anger towards them all.“L..l…lord Knight!!…Lord Knight Sir!!!….what should we do?..”.(Squire Knight Conor)The Command of Baron Sunders army, were in stupefied at the moment, seeing the Aeternum early retaliation. At firs they were all confident that they can win this war easily, but as
As soon as there were just too many deaths and the losing side is getting more and more apparent, all the leaders of Baron Sunders army loses their mind and succumb to fear and made a decision to just turned away and ran, using their men to be a sacrifice for them to make their way out of the battlefield. All the upper brass of the Baron Sunders Army were hold together and lead by all the nobles that is of the Knight Family level and to the Squire Knight of the early nobility ranks. And given that they served the greedy and unqualified Baron Sunders naturally all the nobles under this nobles were all unreliable and were just all selfish for themselves. The soldiers and the middle ranks leaders of the Army were all commoners and free man status.Nevertheless they were subjected to the Nobility classes so whether they like it or not, they had to obeyed those that were noble descent than them, event though their leaders weren’t even capable as them. Baron Sunders army were not at all ca
To every single soldiers in Baron Sunders army at this very moment, the moment when they finally saw an Aeternum soldiers standing before them, no longer they were seen as far away figure that were huddling up on their ships, but instead as a combatant that were facing them, their expression changed. It was gone the passive and the kind Aeternum that they all known Aeternum for, but instead, Every Single Aeternum soldier shown their fierce warrior image, like a demon that were unleash on land to ravage everything in their sight and on their paths. Just by mere aura, demeanour and effectiveness alone, Aeternum soldier triumph every single aspect of Baron Sunders Army. With their mighty and deadly weapons, Aeternum soldiers cut through the enemy lines without any hardship at all.“Soldier’s!!… never retreat!!…move forward!!…Gun down every single one of them!!…”.(Major General Lucas)“Sir, Yes Sir!!....”.(Aeternum Soldiers)With the general really excited in the face of
As if the gods has not heard Baron Sunder army pleas for mercy, after the appearance of the overbearing Major general Lucas along with his mighty Aeternum Army, minutes later as Baron Sunders army were struggling to even keep their composure together and wanting to retaliate, as the bombardment from the Major General Lucas soldier grenade throwing an the Iron Vessel No.1 hails of explosion stopped another waves of Aeternum soldiers these time it was lead by the President of Aeternum himself appeared on the battlefield. The Baron Sunders Army at first were stunned by his appearance, he was all bloodied and also wrapped with bandaged all over his body, but he stood firmly at the edge of the battlefield with his entire troops behind him.“Soldiers of Aeternum!!…today, these enemies has attacked us!…they killed out brothers and sisters as they please because they were greedy for what is ours!!…”.(President Mies of Aeternum) At this moment, Baron Sunders Army were shaking in fears due to
If before the Aeternum soldiers were just fighting due to wanting to exact vengeance on their fallen comrades and just for the sake of order, right now all thanks to the President that has redirect and repurpose the drive behind the Aeternum soldiers from just work and vengeance to exacting a punishment to the Alemia Nation crimes, the flow of the war has become a new. Every single Aeternum soldiers right now truly believed that they were exacting a divine punishment on to their sinful enemy, it has become a crusade against the sinners that is the Baron Sunders army. Not a single Aeternum army felt hesitation nor guilt as they mows through the enemies numbers.It was a nightmare of massacre for Baron Sunders army right now, no matter how hard they begged, struggle nor even pleaded the enemy, they were just gun down without a single mercy. If they stayed they dead, if their ran their dead, nothing that they do would warranted then to live, fears and trauma started to already deeply ing
It was an overwhelming situation for the enemy that face Aeternum modern style warfare. Unlike the enemies, Aeternum can fight while utilizing both the ranged attacks and also close combat, whilst also proficient in magic attacks and also warrior combat style. Also when the all rounded combat capability were then paired with an utmost discipline and deep knowledge regarding battles and wars. Aeternum Military can just not take this battle seriously and even then, we would come out as a victor, Our current enemies, is only at the level of a small time bandits, lack of commanding anchor nor even existing rules, no morale, soldiers with no training at all, it is just like fighting a rowdy villagers that were wearing an armor and wielding a swords or spears without any training at all.“I am expecting at the very least a fight….but..this?….this is just embarrassing to see…deep in my mind I thought since these Baron dares to come and attacked us..he would actually be a decent fight….but..t
I took another sip of tea, letting the warmth spread through me.Because here’s the delicious irony: by copying our education system, they didn’t just adopt our books and schedules.They were adopting our mindset.Every child who learned using our curriculum. Every teacher trained by our methods. Every official who quoted Aeternum textbooks. They were all little seeds planted deep within foreign soil.In ten years?Those nations would think like us.In twenty?They would be like us. All without a single sword being drawn. I leaned back in my chair, utterly content.Without armies, without bloodshed, we were gaining soft political power over thirty-one nations.Real power.The kind that shaped futures. Mina clinked her cup lightly against mine in a silent toast, her green eyes sparkling.“To the future?” she teased.I smiled, lifting my cup.“To the future we’re writing,” I said.And out there, beneath the quiet, darkening sky, the seeds of a new world had already begun to bloom.The n
In New City, the public watched it all unfold on massive news screens and digital displays.A young woman in a coffee shop blinked back tears.“My mother couldn’t even sign her name,” she said. “Now, she’s going to school at sixty. Can you imagine?”A factory worker on break raised his can of iced tea. “They used to mock us for thinking machines would replace us. Now? My kid’s learning to design them.”Later that evening, President Mies stood at his office window in the Black House, overlooking a city glowing with lights and ambition.Minister Myers entered, holding the finalized signed charter.“It’s done,” he said quietly. “They all agreed. The future begins today.”Mies nodded. “We’ve unified their borders, their defense, and their markets,” he said. “Now, we unify their minds.”A long silence followed. Then, just a single line: “History will remember this moment.” And across the continent, it already had.The evening air was soft, almost languid, as I sat back in my chair, savorin
As the documents were sealed, cameras flashed and live broadcasts streamed the images of rulers shaking hands with President Mies—smiles genuine, eyes alight with purpose.The message to the world was unmistakable:Aeternum does not just lead with power—it leads with knowledge.Later, in a private conversation, Jonathan Myers turned to Mies.“This is more than we hoped.”Mies looked out the window of his office, where the UNA flags fluttered in a perfect row.“No,” he said. “This is exactly what I planned.”Jonathan raised a brow. “And what next?”Mies smiled faintly. “We teach the world… to think like us.”The central assembly hall of New Concordia UNA Headquarters—a gleaming white dome adorned with banners of thirty-one nations—had never been so full.Delegates filled every seat. National flags stood in perfect rows. The giant LED display behind the stage glowed with the symbol of the United Nation Alliance, now framed by a new banner in golden letters:"Education for All – A Future
Outside the palace gates, the citizens of Hallerus City buzzed with excitement. News traveled fast: another king had come, and he, too, had seen the truth.And far beyond the city walls, whispers began in other UNA courts:“Perhaps we should ask Queen Helen for assistance.”“Maybe Aeternum’s model isn’t just for them.”“Could we build this future too?”In the Black House of New City, when President Mies received the report of King Leopold’s visit, he simply closed the folder and smiled slightly."One seed sows a thousand trees," he murmured.And in the fields of Fantasma, the seeds of knowledge had already begun to sprout.The towering skyline of New City shimmered beneath a clear morning sky. It was a perfect day for diplomacy—and a historic one.Within the great glass-paneled east wing of the Black House, Aeternum’s political nerve center, a long oval table had been prepared. Security was tight, the air dignified, yet the atmosphere was distinctly welcoming. For today, President Mie
That evening, Queen Helen hosted a quiet reception for the UNA visitors. Modest food, strong Hallerian tea, and conversation flowed freely.“We’re not pretending it’s perfect,” Helen told them. “But we’re not pretending it’s impossible, either.”One observer raised a hand, smiling. “Would you be open to helping other nations start similar programs?”Helen looked to Merrica, then back to them.“Of course,” she said. “We’ve taken help. It would be wrong not to offer it.”It was the kind of answer that made diplomats take notes. And so, Hallerus—once a fractured kingdom cast in shadow—began to shine in a new light. Not as a symbol of power. But as a model of transformation. And as the scholars walked the streets of Hallerus City, alongside teachers and curious children, they quietly realized: The future wasn’t just being forged in Aeternum anymore. It was spreading.The scent of blooming gardenias filled the royal courtyard of Hallerus Royal Palace. The sun hung high above the battlement
“It’s… beautiful,” she said.Jonathan smiled. “It’s sure is,.”The first major step was the immediate conversion of six major city libraries into public education centers. Then came the pilot schools—one for each major region of the kingdom. Each staffed with a blend of local teachers (newly trained) and educational experts from Aeternum who came to oversee implementation.Within a month, Hallerus Elementary Schools opened their doors for the first time. Children from farming villages and mining towns, who had never once held a book of their own, were now reading stories about space, science, and society. They learned arithmetic on digital chalkboards and watched recorded lectures from Aeternum instructors. Classrooms were modest, but organized. Desks were salvaged, but steady.The change was jarring. But it was real. Queen Helen visited one of these pilot schools in the outskirts of Archenport. There, she saw barefoot children reciting alphabet lines. She watched a young girl raise h
Outside in the streets of New City, a mural was already being painted on the wall of a youth center—depicting two children, one Aeternian and one Hallerian, sitting together at a shared desk beneath the words:"Wisdom Unites What War Divides."The mural was uncommission—but no one was taking it down. From within the homes, classrooms, and council chambers of Aeternum, the message was clear: the world was learning, and they were learning from Aeternum.And that made the people walk taller.Because every road rebuilt in Hallerus, every classroom opened, every young mind taught in their system—was a quiet victory for Aeternum’s vision. The age of empires was ending. The age of influence had begun.The great hall of Hallerus Royal Palace hadn’t hosted a summit like this in over a generation. Not for war. Not for taxation. But for education.Long tables stretched beneath arched stone windows, newly adorned with fresh flags representing each province of the Hallerus Kingdom. The air smelled
Contracts were awarded to the newly established Hallerus Road Commission, overseen by both local talent and advisory engineers from Aeternum. Bright orange marker flags began appearing all over the kingdom, outlining future road paths. Caravans brought in equipment, gravel, construction tools—and, notably, several transport trucks from Aeternum carrying the first batch of reinforced roadstone, a durable blend sourced from the Stone Ring mountains.Helen personally visited the first construction site just outside the capital—a winding, broken stretch leading to a key trade town in the east.She knelt beside the workers, running her fingers through the packed dirt and gravel. “This path,” she said to a nearby foreman, “will be the spine of our kingdom.”He blinked, surprised at her presence, then bowed. “Then we’ll make sure it’s strong, Your Majesty.”As roadwork began, the kingdom watched. Villages previously isolated by floods or rough terrain saw the first signs of inclusion. Mercha
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