"Please Sign over here, please...Thank you sir..have a nice day..". (Delivery Man)
"Thanks..you too have a nice day…".For the last 3 days, all I do was waiting for a delivery at my home. at this point the 20K I have, already dwindle down to 5K. All the items on my list already purchased, Be it Tampons or foods I already have them stock up for 6 months of use for 300++ people. It's surprising how cheap things are if you buy them In bulk on the web, Luckily I live near the forest far from anyone, if not people might be worried seeing countless lorries coming in and out, moving mountain of boxes. At this point, my garage and living room to the kitchen was already filled with boxes, I can't store them inside the storage rings, because it still filled with gold bars.That's right, I spend 3 days not only receiving delivery but also melting the gold coins into gold bars, using the small smelter I borrow from Ken, it took a while but I manage to smeBefore the situation turned worst Lee Ha Feng stood up and shoot a fierce glare towards her daughter."Han Na!!…control yourself!… I apologize for my daughter's unruly behavior, Mr. Mies..". (Lee Ha Feng)"Don't Mind me.....Anyway, Hello there Derek Krawoski…It's been a long time…"."Ah!...Yes, yes it is Mr. Mies…it's an honor to see you again..". (Derek)Looking at him, I can see fear mixed with excitement in his eyes which is a bit freaky for me. As for Lee Han Na, She seems to be embarrassed as her grandfather reprimand her in public.I stand up and change to Terry table, then sit next to Terry, Lee Ha Feng also follow the suit and sit down next to Lee Han Na and Derek. Instead of going straight into the conversations, I sit there silently sipping my coffee."I have to say, I've been waiting to see you Sir…Ever since the last time…Thanks to you I was able to claim th
Fantasma. Black Keep.It's has been 1 week and a half since Master Mies left for his urgent business, Ever since then the work of managing the Keep has fallen to my shoulder. Everything proceed normally and following the schedule that Master Mies has given, Bina has been training the Maidens dutifully, The morale and atmosphere in here changed to the better, everyone were passionate and hard working with every task given to them."Sister Elijah…here's the report that you ask…". (Mina)Mina placed down the tablet on the table in front of Elijah, The tablet were just one of the items left by their new master, in just short amount Elijah were thought how to use several 'Electronic devices' by Him. Luckily Elijah was someone with high intellect to pick up everything quickly, ever since then she has been teaching the Maidens to use them as well teaching them some other learning material given to them by their ma
Whole trip was both successful and enjoyable at the same time, later that night we leave Sweden and fly back home. Not only I managed to get my armory stock up, I also got 4 small lorries with me (each one took 1 storage ring to store them since the lorry was was 1 ton each). Just for this trip I already got 20 rings full to the brim, Dimensional storage rings was a fortune for me, though it brought out a lot of questions for Terry, until now he can't figured out how all the stuff suddenly disappeared.As soon as the money was wired to my newly made Swiss account, immediately I paid out all my loans (Student loans, House mortgage and bank loans) and just like that I finally become a free man myself, also I got my own Black Credit Card now, quite an accomplishment for myself I must say.<KNOCK! KNOCK!>"Who is it?.."."Mies!..it's me Ken!..Hey come out, help me unload this boxes…". (Ken)
Today I've decided to electrified/modernized my Keep before doing anything else. For that purpose the whole keep was busy from early in the morning, Thankfully we got many extra hands ready to be used. The slaves from The Hive already arrive and settle down, though there are only females, they still can do the job.Looking at the slaves, they have become more lively than any of the slave I saw back in the market, according to Elijah report apparently they were more than happy to serve for us. The treatment they got here make them feel like, they were a commoner rather than slaves, no harassment, well-fed. Elijah said that for a slave they definitely living a better life than any commoner in most of the country.Anyway, for this project I assign all the maidens to be the leaders for every unit of slaves, this is for the maidens to train their leadership skills and to establish their power and privileges that a Maidens can possess. I started the project by turnin
After 8 weeks of non-stop works, Finally, we completed the whole construction project. The ugly and half-destroyed wall was now standing firm and solid With 3.5 Meter high and 4 meters thick off solid concrete and rebar, it was also altered and widen so that it covers the area of the 200-meter radius with the Keep as the center, The gate was made from a 1 meter thick of solid wood and steel fittings then completed with modern electronic locks and automated closing and opening mechanism made it very secured and easy to operates, this probably the first of its kind in this world. On top of the wall, there's a 3-meter wide walkway made it easier to perform patrol, every 10 meters a bright LED light was installed to illuminate the walls and its surrounding, Every 100 meters, patrol stations were placed with a platform installed especially for a high caliber gun and a spotlight, suffice to say with these modifications we can spot anyone as far as 300 meters, that alone made it quite hard
"RUN!!.I SAID RUN!!..YOU IMBECILE!!.."."YES SIR!!!".(Maidens)It's already months 9 since I arrive to this world, after finishing all the foundations for my Newly build country, which by the way as of now sailing smoothly with no issues. Thanks to that, I am now comfortable enough to move forward to my new goals, which is Spreading fame and opening business in new area. But before that, I need a trained professional workforce a skillful business employee and professional soldier."CLIMB THAT WALL CADET!!!..CLIMB IT!!!.."."Hic..SIR! YES SIR!!..".(C2 cadet)This scene was quite normal in the training, a 20 years old C2 cadet struggling to climb the 4 meter walls that was part of my training course. Due to lack of Maidens, I can only take 14 person to become the backbone of my newly form armed forces (Minus Elijah and 5 Original team leader, as they were in positions t
[I agreed that some kind of entertainment was crucial to the general public….but do you really have to sing and said that the song was yours?…]. (T.A.S)"Well I do though…on earth yes, It was someone else song, but in Fantasma it's mine since I'm the one who perform it first…entertainment was a multi billion industry you know…".The graduation ceremony is already end. So as the finale I sang a few ballad song while playing a piano, of course it was a hit, after that moment I realized that I'm not only a genius but also a remarkable singer. Since then I've been recording a few cover videos for my Gram account, getting rich was one thing, but recently when I saw that my Gram account reach 100k follower, it's kinda addicting.<Knock! Knock!>"Mr. President, Captain Bertha already arrived...". (Elijah)Elijah has her own office right beside mine, e
After a week of collecting information's of the bandits, I recall the Intelligence team back to I.S.O.A. and after reviewing the intel, I surprise that they actually did a very good job, I guess letting them watch the Bourne movies and the spy documentary was right after all.Right now all the Department of Defense were pack into the Main Hall at my Keep ground floor. I was also here listening to I.S.O.A very first military briefing, Bina was on the front carefully stating the information's regarding our operations."Our Target was number 15 on the list, Widely known as Wide storm band..made up of approximately of 30 crew..Their Leader was this man Mongadee Lopus, 43 years old, a deserter from Alemia Kingdom 2nd Knight platoon, extremely cruel and savage..Their M.O was raiding nearby village and capture the citizen there to be sold in slavery..they usually operates near the border of Alemia Kingdom an Our I.S.O.A…...Intelligence team
At Fort Steelward, a border outpost near the west, Angela’s Captain Cedric Durand stood alongside Aeternum’s Colonel Matthias Kael, watching as their combined forces executed a tactical drill.“You train your men well,” Captain Cedric admitted, watching as Aeternum’s soldiers swiftly took down training dummies with precise gunfire and coordinated tactics.Colonel Kael smirked. “Efficiency is key. We fight with strategy, discipline, and superior equipment.”Angela’s soldiers were still adjusting to Aeternum’s modernized warfare, but the results spoke for themselves. Crime rates near the border had dropped by 60% in just three months, and monster activity was at an all-time low.For Angela’s government, this was the best possible outcome. A safer nation meant a stronger economy, happier citizens, and more stability.In the halls of Angela’s Royal Palace, the nation’s ministers convened for a special meeting to discuss the growing partnership with Aeternum.“I must admit,” Minister Jean-
“So…” Baroness Elise folded her arms. “Are you telling us that our businesses are failing because we refuse to acknowledge the common folk as valuable clients?”“Precisely,” Lionel said. “Look, my friends—tradition is fine, but wealth does not care about tradition. You must ask yourselves, do you wish to cling to outdated ideals and watch your investments fail? Or will you embrace modernity and open your doors to the true economy?”The Angela nobles were silent.Marquis Alistair eventually exhaled. “Damn… I hate to admit it, but you’re right.”Duke Clarence sighed, rubbing his temples. “It seems we have much to reconsider.”Lionel smirked. “That’s the first step to success. Now… shall we discuss how to properly revamp your business strategies?”By the time Angela’s nobles returned home, their entire perspective had changed. Within weeks, their resorts underwent major rebranding, opening their services to the wealthy merchants, military officers, and successful craftsmen that made up A
Duke Clarence and his companions exchanged glances. The idea of a nobility focused on economy and culture rather than ruling and taxation was unthinkable in the Dukedom of Angela.At that moment, Countess Vivian Lancaster, a noblewoman from Aeternum’s east, approached the group with a knowing smile. “And you should know, Duke Clarence,” she said smoothly, “there is far more wealth and prestige in industry than in ruling over struggling farmers.”She produced a document, sliding it across the table. It was an investment portfolio—Aeternum Nobles had turned entire mountain valleys into profitable spa resorts, old castles into boutique hotels, and hunting grounds into elite golf courses.Marquis Alistair leaned forward, his eyes widening at the immense profits outlined in the reports. “By the heavens… you’re making millions in mere months,” he whispered.Viscount Lionel nodded, clearly enjoying their shock. “And it is all because we embraced progress, rather than clinging to the past.”Ba
“This railway is not merely a connection between nations,” Queen Angela declared, “but a symbol of progress. A bridge between past traditions and the bright future we shall build together.”President Mies added, “With this project, Angela will no longer be isolated or vulnerable. It will be a thriving hub of innovation and prosperity.”The people roared with approval, commoners eager for job opportunities, and nobles eager for increased wealth.Meanwhile, across the border, envoys from Hallerus Kingdom and the Golden Triangle Nation secretly observed the Angela-Aeternum railway collaboration.One Hallerus official slammed his fist onto his desk upon receiving the report. “They’re building a rail network that connects Aeternum to the Forbidden Wasteland?! If this continues, Angela will become untouchable!”A Golden Triangle merchant sneered. “Tch. Those fools in Angela have completely sold themselves to Aeternum. But we can do nothing. Our king already declared hostilities. We are lock
While Angela embraced its partnership with Aeternum, its rival nations were watching with envy and resentment.The Kingdom of Hallerus and the Golden Triangle Nation, both historical adversaries of Aeternum, knew they had missed their chance to secure such a lucrative alliance.In the Hallerus Royal Palace, King Hadrian scowled as he studied a detailed report on the Aeternum-Angela railway project.“They are modernizing too quickly,” he muttered. “Soon, Angela will be just as powerful as Aeternum.”His advisors nodded grimly, but they knew there was nothing they could do.Meanwhile, in the Golden Triangle Nation, Emperor Verix tapped his fingers on his throne, deep in thought.“Aeternum is changing the continent,” he murmured. “And we are falling behind.”With Angela fully embracing progress, Aeternum’s expansion showed no signs of stopping. The railway was more than just steel and tracks—it was the path to a new era. A nation modernizing at unprecedented speed. A people eager to grow
The Dukedom of Angela was no longer just a small kingdom caught between larger powers—it was now on its way to becoming a global trade hub.To further solidify their partnership, Aeternum opened job opportunities for Angela’s citizens. Engineering apprenticeships were offered to young scholars eager to learn Aeternum’s technology. Labor positions in railway maintenance, track laying, and station operations provided work for thousands.Even hospitality and tourism sectors saw a boom, with people preparing for the influx of travelers who would soon visit their cities. Aeternum made one thing clear—this railway wasn’t just for Aeternum’s benefit, but for Angela’s prosperity as well.However, not everyone was happy about this monumental project.The Kingdom of Hallerus and the Golden Triangle Nation, both long-time rivals of Aeternum, watched the cooperation between Aeternum and Angela with growing jealousy and frustration.For years, both nations had sought to expand their influence in t
“Aeternum plans to construct the longest and most advanced railway system in the continent,” Mies explained, unfolding a detailed map of Central Continent on the table.“We wish to connect New City to the Forbidden Wasteland, and we have chosen the Dukedom of Angela as the interconnection point.”Queen Angela studied the map carefully. “So, Angela would serve as the bridge between Aeternum’s mainland and its Wasteland territories?”“Yes,” Minister Andrea confirmed. “We will be using Mana-powered maglev technology, capable of traveling at speeds unheard of in this world.”Princess Angela’s eyes widened. “You mean to tell me… you’re planning to build a train that runs on magic and technology?”Mies smirked. “That’s exactly what we’re doing.”“This will be the first of its kind,” Vice President Elijah added. “And it will set the foundation for global transportation.”The Dukedom of Angela would become the gateway between two of the most significant territories in the world—Aeternum’s mai
For centuries, The Institute of Artemesia had been one of the world’s most respected academic and magical research institutions. But they had always struggled with one thing—funding and access to knowledge.Aeternum had solved both problems. Inside the Grand Royal Library of Aeternum, Head Scholar Callisto Verdan stood in awe.She ran her hands over the massive tomes of knowledge, collected from all over the world and carefully preserved in Aeternum’s archives.Rare magical research, ancient history, modern technological advancements—it was all here.“Aeternum’s funding has allowed us to expand our studies beyond imagination,” she murmured, her voice trembling with excitement.“With access to this library, we are no longer bound by the limitations of our past.”Beside her, Professor Aldrich—one of Artemesia’s leading scholars—nodded.“The rest of the world still clings to outdated traditions,” he said. “But here? Here we can create the future.”Aeternum had become the center of knowle
Across the different worksites, the harmony between technology and magic became apparent. Aeternum was the only nation in the world that had successfully merged magic with engineering, creating an industrial revolution like no other.Water Mages worked in tandem with high-powered water filtration systems, providing fresh, clean water to new housing districts within hours instead of weeks.Wind Mages generated artificial air currents, assisting the construction of massive skyscrapers without the need for medieval-style scaffolding.Lightning Mages charged up Mana Generators, providing clean, renewable electricity to power Aeternum’s growing urban expansion.The Alemia and Battle Star refugees had never seen anything like it.They had always been told that magic and technology could never coexist—that magic was only for battle and technology was inferior to the will of the gods.But here, in Aeternum, they saw the truth. Magic was not just for war. Technology was not just for the privil