From the start when Baron Sunders were brought to his knees before, The President of Aeternum, who is now the Judge of the court, ever single spoken word were nothing but a shocking revelation one after another. The secrets of his rises and his shameful origins where he hides like a cowards, his abuse and assault to his own people and those that dared to opposed him. The crime of his family members and vassal, the tyranny, the killing the kidnapping, the scheme and lies were all being brought out, with no mince words at all, and even more convincing and mind bending to everyone, is that every single crime that he does, were accompanied with concrete proof, an image, recording video, witness testimony, everything were complete, rendering the Baron, at all time just unable to reply to anything and refute anything at all, aside than opened his mouth to beg for mercy.“.…And after all that crime you did….even after you stole all the Aid that Aeternum government and the donations that Aete
The entire court proceeding were being done live on the Radio and also Holographic broadcast, and thanks to that, the whole thing were also being listened and watched by not just the Sunders City citizens but also in Aeternum and every nation all over the Central Continent. Simply this one broadcast had truly opened the people mind and thought of what is possible, in fact for many this is perhaps the first time ever in their life to see a Noble, a Baron were being reduced to such state, showing to the common people at the end of the day, the Noble is perhaps isn’t so smart and mighty as they claim they are. Because, before Aeternum law and judge, in a court where the Justice is truly upheld, nothing but truth mattered, and so far, only the Court were the one that has been speaking truthfully, producing evidence after evidence to go against, Baron Sunders excuses and pleas.“So…..to all this crime you have committed…Baron Sunders….how do you plead?…”.(President of Aeternum/Judge)Like
At this point of the trial, to be honest I did not expect much from Baron Sunders or all the others before me, I know for a fact that these people have all been long checked out from reality. Baron Sunders is a spineless man, a person without any real character to even become a competent villain, his rise were simply coincidental, one success is all he need, after that, he is just simply gain his current stance thanks to already shaken region, the scared populace, and then a bunch of good for nothing followers that were all just a bunch of brainless idiots. He doesn’t have any quality at all to lead anyone, but he do got an overwhelmingly narcissistic value to think of himself far above the others. Still, in the end, I do not expect him to drop to this low, completely selling his family and followers to me, just to saved himself, and he even said this out in the open. And as of right now, despite his uselessness, he do make a great entertainment prop.“What a shameful man….I can’t bel
At the same time, In New City, Aeternum, Inside the Black House. Almost the entire Black House Staff were watching the Broadcast of Baron Sunders trial live, and everyone were just flabbergasted with the trial that seemingly just went unhinged and became a soap drama. Certainly the development of the trial were not at all, something that were anticipated, after all, ever since day one of the Eastern Alemia Region acting up, everyone had been paying attention to Baron Sunders and his development, and everyone were always regards him and his family as a threat and those that need to be paid attention to, instead at the moment, the display were just disappointing to everyone. At the moment, inside the Black House briefing room, Vice President Elijah, Minister Andrea, A.C.I.A Director, Matriarch Kasuma, and Governess Countess Jelina as well as Governess Queen Aqeesha were currently sitting around the long table, and were just baffled at the broadcast.“[Shut it!…Shut it!!…Shut it!!…all of
By every means the trial has been moving on nicely, although the court has yet to come to a verdict and finishing the trial, all sort of things has come out without even needing to do much of anything. But everyone that were following the entire trial process knows that, those accused are truly inhumane and slowly, little bit little their drama is just getting more and more overbearing to listened to. And to be truthful, this trial has done nothing but put more smeared on the Noble society more and more. And by their obnoxious behaviour, anyone can get annoyed by them, and one of them were the judge himself, Elijah, someone who knew a lot about the President, can see that the President were getting quite annoyed by Baron Sunders and his antics.“I guess they are that stupid…wow…the entire family, followers and the Baron himself were dirty….….”.(Vice President Elijah)“What is it, Madam Vice President?…”.(Governess Countess Jelina)“Nothing really….but look at His Highness……he i
Many commoners that came from Alemia Nation to Aeternum has lived through countless of injustice and suffering, and in all honesty they have already long forgotten and already lost hope for the judicial system a long time ago, as it is never fair to them and often times that judicial systems had often punished the wrong people and always letting go the true criminals. And that prejudice and wariness is something that the people carried with them to Aeternum, they feared that the same injustice would happened in Aeternum judicial systems and fear it to be so, furthermore that fear were amplified as they themselves has never stepped into the court to see the system works. Hence this is why the people reaction to this trial were constantly in turbulence and chaotic, as they also feared that Aeternum judicial systems will be flimsy, and that was something that can be understand, after countless time being on the receiving end of the injustice, the people reaction is understandable.“It is
With the trial were still in progress in Sunders City, everywhere in central continent, all thanks to the broadcast, many can pay attention to the trial, be via radio broadcast or the Holographic broadcast. And this trial certainly an attention grabbing broadcast, with nearly all those that listened and watching to it, stopped their daily activities, just to listened and watched it. And all those that do stopped and payed attention to it is nearly all of them were the common people, after all, it is not only a trial where Aeternum had captured the main culprit that has sparked the war between Alemia Nation and Aeternum, but also because the Captives were actually a noble. And this is something that never happened before, a Noble man being trial in public.Usually when trial of crimes, when it connected to the Noble, those trials were done in a secluded place, hidden from the masses eyes. Hence naturally due to the secretive nature of the trials, the result is always a dubious ones and
In New City Holographic Centre, the masses emotions were getting riled up as the many revelation came to light. Many were already furious as the time went on and right now, they were all wanting to just see, those blasted noble to get what he deserved. As for the many Aeternum new citizens that have personally experienced the horror that were revealed, they are now on the edge of their seat, as some of that has finally got the truth that they have been waiting for these entire time, finally they got to know who is the one that were killing their family or loved ones, who is the one that is truly responsible for their suffering, to made them run away from their homes and finally seek refuges on another land.“A man selling his followers and his family…just to saved himself…..this kind of guy should just die….gosh!…even listening to them makes me sick already!…Look!..look at that!…the whole family were just the same as the Baron!!….god!…this is just outrageous!!…”.(Old Corg)“That is ri
“Then Mies will destroy Hallerus.”Helen turned sharply toward him. “You think he would go that far?”Merrica didn’t even hesitate. “Yes.”Helen stared at him, searching for a lie. A hint of hesitation. But there was none.“He will not give you mercy a second time, Helen,” Merrica said. “If those nobles push for war, if they even dare to challenge Aeternum—you will lose.”He took another step forward, his voice heavy. “And I will not be able to protect you.”For the first time in their conversation, Helen looked away. Merrica saw it. The fear. The realization.She already knew everything he was saying was true. She had just been too proud—too trapped—to admit it.Silence hung between them. Then, at last, Helen spoke.“…What do you want me to do?”Merrica finally allowed himself a small sigh of relief.“You already know what must be done, Helen,” he said gently. “You must take back your court.”Helen slowly nodded, though her expression remained grim. “Those nobles will not leave peace
“Merrica understands that if Hallerus moves against Aeternum, we won’t hold back.”Kasuma gave a knowing smirk. “And you won’t hesitate to destroy them.”I met her gaze, unblinking.“No.”A heavy silence fell between us.Kasuma leaned forward, her voice softer but firm. “You don’t want war with Hallerus.”“No, I don’t,” I admitted. “The people of Hallerus don’t deserve to suffer for their queen’s mistakes. Merrica doesn’t deserve to be put in that position.”Kasuma studied me for a moment before sighing. “Then let’s hope Duke Merrica succeeds.”I ran a hand through my hair, my thoughts swirling. Visma was controlled. Chaos was their prison, and we held the keys. Hallerus, however, was different.It was once an ally, a friend, a brother. But betrayal had shattered that bond. Still… I didn’t want to be the one to crush it completely. I drummed my fingers on my desk. If Helen could be saved, then perhaps—A knock interrupted my thoughts.“Enter,” I called.An ACIA officer stepped in, bowi
The Merchant Guild Leader, Darvio Vinn, who had profited the most from blocking Aeternum trade. His warehouses stored inferior goods at premium prices, keeping the economy strangled in his grip.The General of the Royal Army, Lionel Ferin, who had bled the treasury dry with excessive military spending, preaching about “independence” while weakening their forces with outdated tactics.They had to be removed. One by one, quietly, without causing suspicion. But how? Merrica could not simply accuse them—Helen trusted them. If he moved too boldly, she would see him as the enemy.No, he had to be careful. He had to play the game. Merrica stood, pouring himself another glass of wine. He would begin by exposing the corruption—turning the people against the parasites that fed on Hallerus.The merchants would learn how Darvio Vinn had been overpricing basic goods. The military officers would see how General Lionel Ferin had been wasting funds on obsolete strategies. The court would hear whisper
At a local tavern, I overheard a group of soldiers drunkenly complaining."Our weapons are old.""Our rations taste like pig slop.""Did you hear? Even Alemia is receiving Aeternum goods now.""We should have never broken ties."I smirked. They knew. Their queen had failed them, and their nation was falling behind while the rest of the world thrived under Aeternum’s soft power. The people of Hallerus were not fools. They saw the rising prosperity of the allied nations, the luxurious goods, the technological marvels, the entertainment, the food. They could only watch in envy.At sunset, I met with Duke Merrica Murrs at his estate. His once-proud posture had been replaced with exhaustion. His eyes, which once held confidence, now carried deep regret.We sat in his grand study, the silence stretching between us. Finally, he spoke."I should have stopped her."I said nothing."I vouched for her. I believed in her." He exhaled, shaking his head. "And now, my people suffer because of my mis
Meanwhile, in Yulga, Maria sat comfortably in her study, reading the latest reports.Lysander stood beside her, amused. "Another assassin failed. This is getting predictable."Maria smirked. "Vismal thinks he’s playing chess, but he’s only moving pawns."She set down her glass, her eyes gleaming with amusement. "Let him keep trying. Let him think he has control.""And when he finally realizes he doesn’t?" Lysander asked.Maria leaned back, exhaling softly. "By then, he won’t be king anymore."While King Vismal wasted his energy plotting assassinations, he failed to see the true danger.His nobles squabbled over the black market. His people secretly craved Aeternum goods. His own soldiers whispered of defecting.Visma was rotting from the inside out. And Maria? She simply watched it happen. She wasn’t just controlling the black market. She was controlling Visma’s fate. One failed assassination at a time.King Vismal III believed he could eliminate Maria Yulga. He believed he could take
"Oi, you got the stuff?""Yeah, yeah, keep it down!"A merchant nervously looked around before handing over a carefully wrapped package."This is the good stuff—straight from Aeternum. Papa Pizza’s special cheese blend. Got it from a merchant who knows a guy who knows a guy."The buyer, a Visma noble in disguise, snatched it eagerly."Finally! I’ve been dying to try this! You have no idea how boring Visma’s food is compared to Aeternum’s cuisine!""Yeah, yeah, pay up first.""Fine, fine—how much?""Two hundred gold pieces."The noble nearly choked. "T-Two hundred?! That’s robbery!"The merchant smirked. "And yet, you’re still going to pay it, aren’t you?"The noble gritted his teeth, but handed over the money anyway. Aeternum’s products were so desirable that people were willing to spend fortunes just to get a taste.And that was exactly what ACIA wanted. By controlling the underground economy, Aeternum achieved multiple goals:Economic Control – Even though Visma banned Aeternum’s pr
The people were asking too many questions. The smugglers were getting bolder. Even their own guards and soldiers were caught listening to Aeternum’s broadcasts in secret. A revolution wasn’t just coming—it was being broadcast live.In an attempt to regain control, the non-allied nations did the only thing they knew how to do—They cracked down. Massive raids were conducted in the dead of night. Entire villages were searched. Merchants were arrested. Radios were smashed in public squares.But no matter how many products they confiscated, no matter how many smugglers they punished, it didn’t stop. Aeternum’s influence was already too deep. The people had tasted the forbidden fruit—and they weren’t about to let go of it.What made matters worse was that not everyone in power was loyal to the cause. Behind closed doors, even high-ranking nobles were secretly buying Aeternum’s products for themselves. Some were sneaking off to allied territories under the guise of “diplomatic visits” just s
Aeternum had always been known for its technological marvels and superior products, but with easy transportation, its goods became more accessible than ever before.From freshly preserved gourmet food to luxurious household items, Aeternum’s influence began to seep into every aspect of daily life across the continent. And the people? They loved it. Why eat old, stale bread when you could have Aeternum’s fresh-baked soft rolls that lasted for weeks without losing their taste?Why wear itchy, poorly-made foreign garments when you could buy Aeternum’s finely woven, stain-resistant fabrics? Even Aeternum’s entertainment industry was making waves. With their crystal-powered moving pictures, stories from Aeternum began flooding into neighboring lands, captivating audiences with rich tales of adventure, romance, and heroism.It wasn’t just about selling goods anymore. Aeternum was selling a way of life. And everyone wanted in.But not everyone was pleased. The non-allied nations watched in d
world devoured slice after slice, their faces twisted in expressions of pure bliss."Mmmh!""What is this?! It’s… It’s so simple yet… SO PERFECT!""The flavors! The balance! The texture! This is divine!"Even the most arrogant food critic, who prided himself on hating everything, took a bite and nearly fell out of his chair. Jean-Pierre trembled. His masterpiece—the dish he had poured his entire soul into—was being ignored. Instead, these noble fools were eating fast food.Like commoners. He couldn’t accept it. But the judges had already decided. With a deep breath, the royal head judge stood up and declared:"By unanimous decision… The winner is—Papa Pizza!"The room erupted in thunderous applause. Jean-Pierre, the once undefeated culinary master, stood frozen in place. His hands trembled. His pride shattered. And then, with his head lowered, he fell to his knees.The duel’s outcome shook the world. Jean-Pierre Gaston, the Imperial Chef, had lost to a simple pizza. Nobles who once l