Old Marlo….this…this is like a dream for us…for all of us…”.(Remi)“I thought the same too, Remi….”.(Old Marlo)Remi was just like Marlo, he too was a town administrator that were elected by Aeternum Military when the first civil war happened and the Aeternum come to conquered his town. Remi were just young butler at that time, but thanks to his cooperative action with the Aeternum Military at that time to take down his own corrupt lord, he was then trained and appointed as that town administrator. Working close with the Aeternum military at all time, but when the Aeternum left, his town were the first to be attacked and demolished by Baron Sunders, as for him, he only survived after hiding his identity and then captured as a forced soldier, Remi role in the current apprentice group were like the second to Marlo, both of them were quite close.“If you just don’t shout about who you are before Grand General at that time….I think we will still be inside that Prison wall…”.(Remi)“hahaha
Truth to be told, to all the apprentices, the subject of their families and where the come from has become a rather sensitive and touchy subject to all of them. As they all have lost their loved ones and some even their homes. But now as the aspect of new beginning has already appeared, that subject were becoming lighter for them to talked to and remember. Just like Old Marlo, for Remi he is fine at where ever his new workplace were, because by now everyone knows, wherever it is, it would be much safer now, as Aeternum is here to stay forever.“Anyway….let us stopped talking about this matter, can you help me write down all the ill and injured apprentices names?…we need their names for the list that we will need to give to the Grand General…”.(Old Marlo)“Sure, Old Marlo….but why do you think that the Grand General need this names?….are they going to be cast aside?…”.(Remi)There is a tinge of worries, within Remi voice, which also affected all the other apprentices around the both of
“Really?…I…would be treated?..”.(Regan)“Of course you are, Regan….all of you, everyone here that were injured and ill…will all be treated to full health AND THEN…we will be working again!….this is not a joke at all, fellas….this is a real words….it was promise to me by the President Himself….!”. (Old Marlo)A shallow voice sounded from close by, it was from Regan, a man of the same age as Old Marlo, but unlike Old Marlo who just a little bit malnourished and a bit injured, for Regan, he had lost his right hand and his right eye, after serving in the Baron Sunders army, and his injuries can be said is the common sight amongst the apprentices. They are already crippled by now, sure it was already more than nice enough that the president has pardoned them and allowed them to entered the society back unscathed. But not stopping there, and instead they were being treated of their injuries and then possibly being reinstated to their previous post, despite how they were looking right now, t
Once Old Marlo and Remi left their soon to be their previous barrack, the sight of the vastness of the Prison just stuck in their heads and prompted them to asked Major Nelly, who is now responsible to received the paper that they both had to handed down to the Grand General, and instead, they just got a simple reply, from Major Nelly.“Usual stuff?…”.(Remi)“Hmm?…yes, you all do know about those that were carried away right?…what they actually are?..”.(Major Nelly)When they were asked this question, Old Marlo and Remi took the time to looked around for a little bit, and they realized those that were taken away and were being loaded up into the trucks were all, familiar faces. They were the oppressor, the criminals and the evil bunch, of which the many normal soldier were avoiding and feared of.“...Yes..we know…those that were problematic bunch….”.(Old Marlo)“That’s right..The Military Court had been given permission to step up this time…and will be holding a trial for all of them…
“Usual stuff?…”.(Remi)“Hmm?…yes, you all do know about those that were carried away right?…what they actually are?..”.(Major Nelly)“...Yes..we know…those that were problematic bunch….”.(Old Marlo)“That’s right..The Military Court had been given permission to step up this time…and will be holding a trial for all of them….on all of their crimes…rest assured…they would received their long due punishment….they have been not being accounted for what they have done, under that corrupt and evil Baron….and here in Aeternum…that sort of crime and evil…is not something that will go unpunished…don’t you agree?..”.(Major Nelly)Major Nelly flashes a smile at both of them, and sure enough such reasoning is lined up with Aeternum motto, although no one wanted to say it, but everyone in the prison wanted these evil people gone and they did not care at all how it was done. Many of the soldiers were not at all a trained personnel, most of them were just youngsters or some old folks that were feeble
At this moment, as the representative of the Military before a group of civilian, Major Nelly were being careful of her words, and also at the same time were gauging these 2 people reaction of the sudden movement, by the military. After all, the Military wanted to avoid a rejection nor even a fiasco that might possible happened thanks to this mass ‘relocation’ of the prisoners. But it turns out that there were a clear divisive in the prisoners and another faction, which is the good ones were just okay with all that is happening, and now, this is certainly a good thing.“I see….then I guess, you both can informed the others about these…just so that the crowd would be settled and calm…”.(Major Nelly)“Gladly, will do, Madam Major…”.(Remi & Old Marlo)As both Old Marlo and Remi left the office as the conversation ended, Major Nelly come inside Grand General Bina office to deliver the documents from the apprentice. As she comes in, Grand General Bina just raised her head from the many pap
Knowing that the 2 apprentice were approving and also have a positive response to the sudden movement, Bina felt relieved. Because thanks to this kind of reaction, this meant that they can now just proceed ahead without any problem ahead. After all, this implemented process will not just applied to this prison at all, but also to all other prison in the Alemia Region that were owned by Aeternum and all the future prison that would surely be something that is going to happen sooner.“Oh, By the way…I have the both of them to spread the words to all the prisoners inside…I am sure by the end of the day…the prison will be filled with cheers…”.(Major Nelly)“Oh that is very perceptive of you, Nelly…those people need to know…”.(Grand General Bina)“I know..this way our image will rise up again amongst them….without us even pulling anything behind the scene at all…”.(Major Nelly)That is right, Major Nelly were taking a correct action here to let the apprentice out to spread the words, by do
“By the way, Madam General….I still worried that you have given Colonel John a full authority on this matter…..well you know….that guy were just too stiff…especially when it comes to doing his job….”.(Major Nelly)“Well…I understand your concern, Nelly….but this…this is his job and it needs to be done…I believe he will do a great job on this matter….beside, that is also his good quality…he is incorruptible no matter what…”.(Grand General Bina)When it comes to Colonel John, his notoriety were well known within that Aeternum military, he is not a flexible person at all and always sticks to the books, which is a very rare but also commendable traits of his. For Major Nelly, she just concerned that by the end of the process, perhaps there were only a few of those prisoners would walked out of those trial alive, that is her main concerns.“Beside, this is an order by he President himself..to have him personally stepped up to the job…You know…Colonel John were actually the first certified
“Learn the Craft of Visual Storytelling! Enroll in the Aeternum Film Academy Today!”Students from all over Aeternum flocked to sign up. Aspiring actors hoping to be the next big star. Writers eager to bring their stories to life. Technicians fascinated by the magic of film.Even our allied nations sent students, eager to learn about this new frontier of entertainment. The future of the film industry had been secured.“If there are no theaters, there’s no audience.”Right now, Aeternum was the only nation with cinemas. But the true money wouldn’t come from just our own population—it would come from exporting movies and cinema technology to our allied nations.And so, we struck a deal. Each allied nation would provide land and funding for the construction of cinemas. Aeternum would bring in the technology, train workers, and provide the films.The profits would be split—40% for Aeternum, 60% for the host nation. This trade cooperation would not only strengthen alliances but also ensur
“Coming Soon: Aeternum’s First Movie – Directed by the President Himself!”The public reaction was beyond anything I had imagined. People were talking about it in markets, cafes, and even at work.“Did you hear? The President himself is acting in this film!”“I don’t even know what a movie is, but if the President made it, I have to see it!”“They say it’s like a play, but the characters are on a magical screen. How does that even work?”The excitement was contagious. Even foreign merchants and diplomats in Aeternum were intrigued—they, too, wanted to witness this mysterious new form of entertainment.Shooting the movie was not easy. Unlike Earth, Aeternum had no experienced film industry professionals. Camera operators had to be trained from scratch.Actors had to learn how to deliver lines naturally instead of exaggerated stage acting. Lighting and set design had to be invented entirely from the ground up.One of my biggest struggles?Teaching the actors to not look directly at the
On screen, ANBC reporters walked the streets, interviewed important figures, and even showed battlefield footage of Aeternum’s military exercises. The people were shocked, their jaws dropping as they saw moving images of places they had never been."It’s like I’m standing there with them!" A shopkeeper had exclaimed in an interview, reacting to seeing footage of Angela’s train network expansion.But news wasn’t the only thing that took the world by storm.I had taken it upon myself to recreate classic entertainment from Earth, bringing a whole new level of culture to Aeternum.Dramas and Soap Operas – Noble romance, political intrigue, thrilling battles, and dramatic betrayals captivated viewers. Families gathered around the television, watching scripted stories unfold before their eyes for the first time.Short Films & Movies – Storytelling evolved overnight. Actors and playwrights who once worked in theaters had now found a new home in television. The birth of Aeternum’s film indust
“For the first time ever, we bring to you, the Dukedom of Angela—as seen through the lens of Aeternum television!” Quara announced proudly.The footage zoomed in to Angela City, its sprawling medieval-style castles and townships standing in stark contrast to Aeternum’s modern metropolis. The streets of Angela were bustling, the markets filled with traders, and most importantly, the brand-new train station was shown in full glory—with an Aeternum-built high-speed train pulling in.Loud cheers erupted from across the nation.“I never thought I’d be able to see another country without having to travel!” a young boy marveled, watching from his family’s living room.Back in the Angela Grand Plaza, where a giant public viewing screen had been set up, Angela’s own citizens were watching themselves on the Aeternum News.A young Angela nobleman paled, tugging at his collar. “Is this how they see us? We look so… so old-fashioned compared to them!”His companion, a wealthy merchant, nodded. “The
As life in Angela rapidly modernized, one final surprise awaited its citizens—a marvel unlike anything they had ever seen before.Under President Mies’ orders, Minister Rafaela of A.R.D.H.M. (Art, Research, Development, Health, and Magic) had finally completed a project years in the making.Aeternum had officially invented the world’s first television.At Angela’s Grand Plaza, a massive gathering of people stood in front of a newly constructed screen.“Is this… some kind of moving painting?” an old man asked, adjusting his spectacles.His grandson, a curious boy named Emile, tugged on his sleeve. “Grandpa, look! The picture is… changing!”The crowd gasped as the screen flickered to life, revealing an image of DJ Skelly and Quara Raedrim, two of Aeternum’s most famous radio hosts.“Greetings, citizens of Angela!” DJ Skelly’s booming voice echoed across the plaza. “Today is a historic day! For the first time ever, the people of Aeternum and Angela will witness the future of entertainmen
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