Being an Aeternum Citizens were naturally what everyone in Sunders City were dreaming off, ever since before the Aeternum fought against Baron Sunders, and that feeling were further amplified, When Aeternum Soldiers came in and occupied the city, then punished all the evil doers and the tyrant that has amplified the people hope and passion to become an Aeternum Citizens, as for many right now, the synonym of becoming an Aeternum Citizens were akin to a life of happiness, safe and everlasting. This is why for a man with family, like Drake, hearing what Mival Wigan said of the possibility of becoming an Aeternum it immediately perked him up.“Wait?…what?..”.(Drake Agosto)“Aeternum officers has been going around in the city..from house to house to register us….as Aeternum Citizens….isn’t that great?!…”.(Mival Wigan)“Really?!..that is a great news!…when do you think that they would come here then?…”.(Drake Agosto)“Probably anytime now……I heard the news from, my neighbour..who heard it
Be it Drake Agosto with his family or the Wigan brothers, when Aeternum officials comes to their doors, and knocked on them, all o the Sunders City people welcomed Aeternum Officials with smiles and eagerness. Since everyone wanted to become and Aeternum citizens they had to. And besides Aeternum were known to be very disciplined and very work oriented, they came to do what they were tasked to do and they left, they do not harassed anyone, they do not cozy up to anyone nor they demanded bribe, they just come to do their work and left. That is why everyone were comfortable with Aeternum, but at the same time, no one should mess with Aeternum as their retaliation will be a dire ones.“So, there is 3 people in your family, Drake, meaning you, Sir…Annabele, Your wife and Kath Agosto, your daughter…is that correct, Mr.Drake?…”.(Officer Antonio)“Yes, Sir…that is correct…”.(Drake Agosto)“Alright…..I already wrote down your name and your wife as well as your daughter….please confirmed it…..
Getting the box of food aid that contained so many things inside, be it the canned foods of meats and vegetables than paired it sacks of grains, then soaps and other essentials. For the poor and oppressed people of Sunders City, the box were akin to a luxury gifts from Aeternum. And for the people, their immense joy and happiness as they got these food aid, were blinding to the Aeternum officials, which by now, were naturally happy to see that they can bring joy to people. The Immigration Officials were always known to the people as the Aeternum department that always be labeled as evil, as they were always be the one that were expelling people and denying people from entering or even continues living in Aeternum, so to be treated like this, positively is a new sensation the them.“Thank you, officer!…thank you!….this…this…”.(Drake Agosto)Drake and his family members were kneeling on the ground profusely saying thanks to Officer Antonio and also to the other officials behind him.“It
Currently at the mid noon in Sunders City, the city streets that has been barren and void of the Sunders City citizens, for 1 and a half day, are now slowly come life, as people started to calmly goes outside of their home. Naturally not many dared to venture out far from their neighbourhood, as the sight of the unmoving Aeternum Soldiers that were stationed at each junctions of the streets put a wary in their hearts and mind, no one wanted to dare a fate. Furthermore, despite the soldiers were not, Sunders City Soldiers that had haunted them with fear for so long, it was a soldiers at the end, so they were still a little bit apprehend to approached the Aeternum Soldiers.Drake Agosto and the Wigan brothers that were housed just in front of each others, came out of their house and stand beside the street, along with other husbands of the houses in their streets, naturally since it has been a long time since the men haven’t meet face to face and chat, they instantly chatting amongst th
Baron Sunders at the moment, were still stunned and in the midst of processing everything that had happened to him. He had fallen to Aeternum, without even a single chances to retaliate or even to react, in a flash an Aeternum agents broke into his mansion, slaughtered all his guards caught him, his family and all of his loyal followers like it was nothing. He was then being brought before the President of Aeternum, being lambasted by him, and then being thrown inside his own mansion dungeon, along with his family and retainers, chained up to the wall inside a cell. Through the entire night, he can’t even sleep even a wink, an empty expression were decorating his faces the entire time, until now.“….Baron Sunders…get up….”.(Holgun Iron Horn)“Huh?…what?….why?…”.(Baron Sunders)Puzzled and bewildered, Baron Sunders cell and all his retainers and his family were opened, by Aeternum soldiers, and the one that lead them were Holgun Iron Horn, a face who Baron Sunders remem
The sight of Baron Sunders and his cronies chained up and being paraded on the city street, like a common criminals were a sight that no one in the city could even fathom of. This kind of situation and treatment were usually reserved by criminals, and sometime even themselves, the people had a fair share to see their family members that were unjustly verdict and charges by the Baron on the other nobles being paraded the same way that they were did right now. The people for sure right now were feeling refreshed to see a new sight, before them. And at the same time, this sight also bolstered the people support and trust towards Aeternum governance.It was also need to be reminded that, today, since the forbid of leaving the house were lifted, there were also some citizen that come from outside the city of Sunders came to the city. As there were those that live in nearby town and village at the time of the war were actually come from the city, or just the people come to the city for thei
As scheduled, the Trial for Baron Sunders will started at 2 in the afternoon, since I still have a lot of things to do in the meantime. Naturally, I intentionally let Baron Sunders and his cronies being paraded through the city street, after all, it is the only way that I can let the people release their frustration on him, beside where else can the got the chance to do it, after all once this trial is over he would be sentenced by me, once that is done no one can do anything to him at all. At the same time, it is also something to help me and Aeternum gain more favour from the people, giving them the sense of retribution and fulfillment to end their frustration and suffering is one way for sure to gain that favour.“Justice!!…Justice!!…Death to Sunders!…Death to Sunders!!…”.(Sunders City People)“Woah….that is quite loud…”.“Well, Sir….the entire city and more were here, in the Square….in fact they also walked with the parade all the way to here….and they all are really fired up…”.(H
Sunders City Square that is now has already being turned into an impromptu court room, are now, completely surrounded by Aeternum soldiers at all side. And naturally and also thankfully, the masses knew to behaved themselves despite their current explosives emotions, and they knew to stand behind the barricades that were erected around the square. But still this does not hindered the people emotions and also their hurling words of insults. Some wanted to throw and just stoned the accused even now, but that action were forbid by the Aeternum soldiers, so they had to shelved that intention and just stayed content with just venting out their anger by shouting insult and slurs at Baron Sunders and his people.Everyone were getting too riled up at the moment, that many were not able to realized the changed of atmosphere in the scene. All Aeternum soldiers that has been in a relax stance, changed to ready and gripped their Firearms tightly, and stood straight in an orderly manner. Holgun Ir
“Then let’s make history. Order the Navy Fleet 01 to launch three additional Type-1 Missiles. Targets: The East, North, and West gates of the capital.”The entire command bridge fell into stunned silence.Every officer, every technician, every strategist momentarily froze. Their eyes flickered with a mix of shock and anxiety as they processed my command. Even the seasoned veterans among them seemed momentarily taken aback.It was one thing to deploy a single missile.But three at once?That wasn’t just warfare—it was an annihilation order.Bina, Lucas, and Eliza, who had been following the situation via video conference, immediately reacted. Their holographic images flickered on the massive display before me, each one expressing their own unique emotions.Bina, ever the stoic and composed tactician, furrowed her brows, tapping her fingers against the table.“Mr. President… I assume you understand the full implications of this move?”I met her gaze without hesitation.“I do. This is th
At 6:45 AM, the order was given. Admiral Duchess Kolarova, commanding the Navy Fleet from the southern front, initiated the launch sequence. The missile streaked across the sky like a comet, its white trail a harbinger of devastation.From the Dragon One, I stood on the bridge, watching intently as the missile’s trajectory was displayed on the holographic screens. My officers around me held their breath, anticipation thick in the air.A few moments later, the missile hit its mark. The explosion that followed was nothing short of spectacular. The Alemia Capital City gates were obliterated, along with the surrounding walls and everything within a 100-meter radius. Dust and debris rose into the sky like a dark mushroom cloud, blotting out the early morning sun.The impact was beyond what any of us had anticipated. The "lowest-grade" missile had proven to be anything but low-grade.The news of the missile strike spread like wildfire through the Aeternum ranks. Soldiers, commanders, and of
BOOM!The object slammed into the city gates, unleashing a deafening explosion that shook the ground beneath their feet. The shockwave rippled outward, sending soldiers sprawling and shattering windows across the city. Dust and debris filled the air as the once-mighty gates crumbled into a smoking ruin.Amariss stumbled backward, his sword clattering to the ground as he stared in horror at the devastation.“What… what is this? What is happening?!”he stammered, his voice trembling with fear. In the distance, the Aeternum Navy Fleet stood poised, their warships bristling with firepower. The single missile had been a warning—a demonstration of Aeternum’s overwhelming strength and precision. And it had achieved its purpose.The soldiers of Amariss’s army, already demoralized and terrified, broke ranks almost immediately. Dropping their weapons and abandoning their positions, they fled in every direction, their panic spreading like wildfire.“Come back! COME BACK, YOU COWARDS!”Amariss sc
“The reports… the soldiers… they are abandoning their posts. Even the Prime Minister has—”“I know,”she interrupted, her voice calm but laced with resignation.“Let them go. They were never loyal to me to begin with.”Her Royal Knight Commander, Lucas Perdue, entered moments later, his face grim.“Your Majesty, the palace remains secure for now, but the city is unraveling. The people are heeding Aeternum’s call, not ours. And the army… they’ve lost the will to fight.”The Queen closed her eyes, taking a deep breath.“Lucas, prepare for the inevitable. Lock down the palace. Imprison those who remain loyal to the Prime Minister and the other schemers. And… prepare for my surrender to Aeternum.”Lucas hesitated, his hand tightening on the hilt of his sword.“Are you certain, Your Majesty? To surrender is to admit—”“To admit that we’ve failed,”she finished for him.“Yes. Because we have failed. And the longer we cling to this throne, the more my people suffer….it is of no point to figh
Back at the frontlines, as soldiers readied themselves for the final march, they were moved by the reports circulating from command. The evidence of Alemia’s corruption and the suffering of its people only solidified their resolve. Around campfires and inside armored vehicles, soldiers shared their thoughts openly.One young soldier spoke with determination:“It’s not just about winning the war. We’re here to do something right—to fix what’s broken.”Another nodded, clenching her rifle tightly.“The President and the Vice President have never hidden anything from us. They’ve told us why we’re fighting, and that’s why I’d follow them anywhere.”Even the most hardened veterans were touched by the weight of their mission. One grizzled commander, looking out at the stars, muttered to himself,“We’re not just soldiers. We’re builders of a better future.”As the evening turned to night, a quiet anticipation spread across Aeternum and the liberated regions of Alemia. Farmers working their fi
“[To the citizens of Aeternum, know this: our soldiers, our leaders, and our government are united in our cause. We fight not for conquest, but for liberation. We fight to bring light to a land that has known darkness for far too long. And we fight because we believe in a better future for all.]”As she reached the conclusion of her address, Elijah’s voice softened slightly, carrying a note of hope.“[Let us move forward together—with courage, with resolve, and with the knowledge that we are on the side of justice. Aeternum stands as a beacon of hope, and together, we will bring peace to Alemia Nation. Thank you, and may we all stay safe in the hours ahead.]”The response to Elijah’s address was immediate and palpable. Across Aeternum, workers paused their tasks, families huddled around radios, and soldiers standing in the encampments felt a renewed sense of purpose.In one bustling Aeternum farm, a group of farmers stood together, their hands still muddy from the fields, listening in
“This is why I serve Aeternum,”he said.“Our government doesn’t hide anything from us. The President shows us the truth—the corruption, the suffering, everything. We’re not here for conquest. We’re here to fix what’s broken.”A sergeant nearby nodded.“And the Crown Prince? He deserves everything that’s coming to him. My wife is from Alemia, and she told me stories of what that man has done—taxing people into starvation while throwing lavish parties. It’s disgusting.”Another soldier, a former immigrant from Alemia, added,“It’s not just him. The entire royal family let this happen. But the fact that the President is willing to spare Queen Romella and preserve a part of Alemia’s heritage? That shows we’re not here to destroy—we’re here to rebuild.”Even the officers echoed similar sentiments. In the command tent, a group of captains discussed the decision over steaming mugs of coffee.“This is why we’re different,” one of them said.“Other nations would have razed Alemia to the groun
“What do you want to do, Your Excellency? Should we accept her surrender?”I exhaled slowly, feeling the weight of the decision before me.“We’ll accept it,”I said finally.“But under our terms. She will relinquish everything, including her dignity as a monarch. She’ll serve as an example of what happens when leaders fail their people. Let her live—but only just enough to remind everyone of the cost of her failures.”Elijah’s tone softened, a hint of respect in her voice.“Understood. I’ll finalize the arrangements and have her surrender publicly acknowledged at the right time. This war is finally nearing its end.”I sat back in my chair, my gaze drifting to the reports strewn across my desk. The Alemia Nation, a land plagued by incompetence and corruption, was finally crumbling. Its remnants would soon be swept away by the strength and unity of Aeternum. In the background, the low hum of Dragon One’s engines served as a steady reminder of the impending victory. The final steps were
“It’s over,”she announced, her voice echoing through the chamber.“The Alemia Royalty Faction has fallen—quietly, and without resistance.”The officers in the war room erupted into a flurry of activity, relaying the monumental news across Aeternum’s military network. But amidst the chaos, there was an undercurrent of somber resolve.“This is why Aeternum must lead,”one officer murmured to his colleague.“Their so-called queen waited until the very end to take responsibility—and only when her back was against the wall.”Another officer nodded.“At least she’s surrendering. But the damage is done. Her people have suffered for far too long. It’s time we clean up this mess.”Elijah listened to their hushed conversations; her expression unreadable. Though her demeanor was calm and composed, a storm of thoughts churned within her mind. She knew that this surrender, while significant, was only the beginning. The real work—rebuilding Alemia and bringing it under Aeternum’s banner—was yet to