The Kind of Propaganda video that I wanted to make is just like those that can be seen in earth second world war, naturally this propaganda campaign will also be accompanied with many posters and merchandise as well, as everyone bought the posters and merchandise, they would be supporting the Government to fund for the war effort. Not that it was something that Aeternum need, but since we were at it, so why not just collect money from the side and at the same time made the people felt involved and made them feel like they were contributing something. Naturally I would not be selling war bond or anything like that, as the my government doesn’t lack any money and funding the war is just nothing to me at the moment.“Hmm…so we can use the national anthem that were accompanied with the military orchestra band…to make it sound more patriotic…and then for the video acting?…how should we do it?…”.(Paul)The aspect of creating a new type of entertainment is just too intriguing for Paul who li
Inside the main recording studio, The Vice President and the President is right now seated behind the famous presidential desk and currently speaking directly to the Camera that were recording both of them. Today is the recording session of the national address, that would be aired at any time soon in perhaps 1 or 2 weeks later, when the war is about to happened.“After the meeting with the Aeternum Cabinet’s…and by the grace of mine and the 5 ministers…we have decided that…the Alemia Nation tyranny, dishonest and crimes shall be mettle with our military retaliation…The People and Nation of Aeternum will now, hereby declaring a War against the Alemia Nation and it’s leaders…and the innocent people of Alemia Nation…I gave you all my word and promise…as long as you did not rise up and went against me and my army..your lives will be spared, as I know and sure that many of you are the victims of these tyrannical nation…lay down, your fights and weapons and stay in your house, then wait…as
As days passing by, every industry in Aeternum were on full swing and working at full capacity, after working for 7 days continuously, every industry from foods all the way to ammunition has already achieved their quota and even reached surplus of supply, that will all be designated as the resource for the war campaign, and thus for some industry their workload has returned to normal. Though at the moment since the excitement of the aspect of war were still something that keep everyone anxious, the environment in the work place were just as the same as it was when they were chasing the deadline. But none of the factory superior that were belonged to the Resource Ministry ever clarified the situation, so at this moment the workers didn’t even know that if they are working on the war supplies or not.“Madam Minister, all of our industry has reached their quota and all the surplus has been transferred at all of our military resource depot…ready to be utilized at any moment…”.(Resource Mi
When it comes to Aeternum business, It was safe to say that thanks to the President devise, the Aeternum Resource Ministry owned business and industry were treated like a mega corporation, doing business and transaction with business minded approach rather than representing a nation industry. This is why Aeternum were always profitable and easy to accumulate wealth, unlike any other nation, Aeternum does not, openly using it’s nation power to perform a business, and also opened to do transaction not just to the other nation but also to many of the independent merchant group. Usually for many nation in these era, the government of a nation rarely doing business directly to with the merchant group, as many views the Merchant were just some lowly money grubbing bunch that does not have any honour and loyalty.In some way, that sentiment were true, these merchant groups were rich, and they aren’t that loyal either and as always they gained their position of power by buying their position.
For Andrea, she had already have a detailed category of type of people that would never betrayed Aeternum and their nation agreements, and as always those that were of Non-human nation is always be the one that is trustworthy. Mountain Kingdom of Froatlan, Kingdom of Nirewin, Grand Coastal City of Meerkat are the nation that is confirmed to never take advantage of Aeternum misfortune and honesty. These is the small nation that got their status alleviate thanks to Aeternum and thanks to their nature they would always be someone that is easy to speaks too. On the other hands the Nation of Humans and the merchant groups were the one that need to be handled with more finesse, as they greed just like right now were clearly apparent in their face as they were waiting from Andrea for the Minister Kenny Questions.“I hope there would be no issues with the supplies….right?.”.(Mountain Kingdom of Froatlan, Finance Minister Kenny)“About the availability of the supplies….I assured you that there
By now it was already clear to many that the way Aeternum does things is very starkly different from any other people or nation in power do their business. One of the most obvious is that, Aeternum has never been a nation that has it’s people or officials goes around to another nation or organization and begged them to do something for Aeternum benefits. Aeternum never beg, never flatter nor never ever do anything that would put them into a disadvantages. Yet despite the shows of an obvious difference, a lot of people still considered Aeternum to be just like any other nation out there. And at the moment, there is one person in the meeting room before Andrea, who actually thought that Aeternum would need any of these people to thrive.The Swingbell Merchant Group, is definitely a giant in Central Continent economic landscape, they had business that spans all over the continent, with an history that dated back for over 100 years old. Thanks to their enormous wealth and history, they we
Although everyone before Andrea were wearing their best ‘shocked’ expression on their face, all of them were more or less the same as the current Marcus Swingbell. They all have also tried to do the same thing as the Swingbell group in their business, charging price as they pleased the farther away from Aeternum, and sometimes, they even blamed the Aeternum for the price hiked. Such tactics is normal, but for something like these, such practice as long as you don’t get caught, it was all free game for everyone, Aeternum also knew this and doesn’t really nitpicking with any of them, but when someone is trying to irritate, the Aeternum, then they would be just like Marcus Swingbell, everything was peeled opened. Marcus Swingbell has overstepped his boundaries, and when that happened, the first one to cut the rope with him, is Dukedom of Angela Finance Minister Jeremy.“Defamation?!…Dear Lord!…Marcus Swingbell!…is that true?..”.(Dukedom of Angela Finance Minister Jeremy)“What?…Minister
Closing in on the end of the first weeks after the Cabinet decision broadcast, there was a lot already happening. One being, that many of the allied nation government were already already informed and in the know that, Aeternum would soon be launching it’s war against the Alemia Nation. Certainly, when the news reaches to them in an official letter signed by me and delivered personally by the Aeternum ambassador in their nation, the reaction were mostly varied, but it boils down to everyone didn’t said a single word, against Aeternum effort and just rather took a tactics of standing by on the side line and watched. Most of the other government concerns is that would there be any complication on the economic side, naturally it would be none so everyone just settled down and keep quiet, aside from Dukedom of Angela.“I heard that, Queen Duchess asked you a favour?….”.(Andrea)“yeah…apparently it was like that…according to her, some of her nation merchant has been too overbearing recentl
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.