“You see, we all know that those people were nothing but scum and evil people right?…”.(Old Marlo)“Yeah…that is an old news….but…continue…”.(Ronny)“Well….The soldiers knows that as well….You know…our government…are generous to many…and they were well known to help those that were in need….eve to all of us…that has once fought against them in war….you were all treated fairly in this prison right?…you got soft bed to sleep on and food to fill your belly…right?…”.(Old Marlo)“Y..yeah…”.(Ronny)Ronny stuttering is because it was true, live here in the Riverside Prison is actually moire comfortable that their lives before, as they have soft bed to sleep on and foods 3 times a day that is much more filling and delicious than they have ever tasted in all their life. Funny enough even when they were serving in the Baron army, even back then they were not treated with such luxury when they are much more deserved to be treated so, instead in Aeternum that they were treated with respect and di
“Why not, Ronny?…that is what this government are….the Aeternums has always like this….our previous lord were nothing but a failure….he punished us the innocent and lifted the guilty all the time….that is because he is corrupt and foolish….but not Aeternum….Aeternum knows who is in the wrong and delivered the punishment as always….and this….this is no different at all….look around you Ronny….all of those that were kind and upright were still here correct?…”.(OId Marlo)Upon Old Marlo calling, litteraly Ronny looked all around him and confirmed that only the normal ones that are remained untouched until now, he is now believed that Aeternum soldiers only took those that were evil with them, does this means that they might be free one day, perhaps, and maybe.“yeah…that’s right…”.(Ronny)“See?…this is because Aeternums is fair and just…so don’t worry….only those that deserved it, will be brought to face Justice…”.(Old Marlo)“Truly?….this is the truth right?…”.(Ronny)“Come on, Ronny….a
“Truly?….this is the truth right?…”.(Ronny)“Come on, Ronny….as far as you have known me…have I ever lied to you when it comes to this kind of matter?..…”.(Old Marlo)“N..never, Ser Marlo…”.(Ronny)This is just too good to be true, the Aeternum stepped up to become the delivery of Justice that has been far to long being postponed, this is just a great news to everyone. Every soldiers knows about the evil existence in their midst and still they had to fight along side them like brothers in arms, and that fact alone has destroyed them many times over. They had to stand side by side with their family killers and had to suck it up because they were drafted to fight by the Baron. It was an injustice in it’s purest form, and now finally after so long, when everyone had already started to given up that justice many not come.Instead Aeternum had come to swoop in and upheld the justice once more for all of them. This is a heart touching moment for many of the soldiers Ronny eyes were watering
“I am telling the truth, Ronny…this time, the Justice has come….and I am truly believed…that by the time that this war is over…..our land will surely be cleansed of evil and injustice….Aeternum….no….our Aeternum…will surely brought the light of change on this very land….”.(Old Marlo)Like a kind old man, Old Marlo put his hand on Ronny shivering shoulder, and finally he had surely planted the seed of change inside the young man heart and soul.“Thank you, Ser Marlo…”.(Ronny)“Hey…don’t thank me, Ronny…thank the Aeternum Government….and by the way….you and your lads should really think about the future after you get out of here….I suggest….you all to learn more about Aeternum and how to become a good citizens of Aeternum….”.(Old Marlo)“Huh?…become a good citizens of Aeternum?…why is that so, Ser Marlo?…”.(Ronny)“Well….do you think that when this war is over…everything will stay the same as it was before?….no…of course it is not…..believe me when I say this….Aeternum will win this war
“Well….do you think that when this war is over…everything will stay the same as it was before?….no…of course it is not…..believe me when I say this….Aeternum will win this war once and for all….and when that moment comes…..this land will forever be under the rule of His highness President….this land will then be apart of Aeternum governance…”.(Old Marlo)Now that is an eye opening statement from Old Marlo that Ronny and all of his fellow did not anticipate at all, they have been too invested on being a prisoners of this Riverside Prison and enjoying the comfort that the prison had given them that they have simply forgotten to think about their future, and what they wanted to do next. By now they already know for certain that Aeternum should be able to win this war by a big margin, how, that is because they have went against Aeternum soldiers and had lost spectacularly, winning the war, that will be much more easier.So when Old Marlo said these words, their concerned about the mass ev
“Umm…..Ser Marlo…..what should I do?……I still want to live here….on this land….what should I do..ser?..”.(Ronny)With a slight panic in his eyes, Ronny turned to the wisest man he know and that is the person before him that asked him the question. Listening the query of a young man before him, Old Marlo were more than pleased to answer him.“It is simple, Ronny….all you have to do…is learn…study, and dedicated yourself…to become an Aeternum citizens…….REFORMED YOURSELF!….soon…soon the wardens…will be commencing the citizenship training for all of the prisoners here…and you should truly commit yourself to do that training….and if you do that….”.(Old Marlo)“and if I do that?…”.(Ronny)“And if you do that…..by the time you got out….then you surely become a new person again…and this time a rightfully and permitted Aeternum citizens…and finally…FINALLY….all of your sins of fighting Aeternum will be abolished…and once again…this land will accept you back….”.(Old Marlo)The way, Old Marlo p
Everyone were smiling right now, with all the distressed has been settle, the conversation has become much lighter now.“Oh by the way..it would be great if you can spread these words to others as well….we definitely don’t want any sort of ugly rumour going around right?….there are a few of those that were rash in action….we don’t want them to get in Aeternum soldiers way…lest, it was them that would be in trouble next for no good reason at all…”.(Old Marlo)“Worry not, Ser Marlo…me and fellow men will surely spread the news about this….I can assure you, by the end of today…everyone in this prison will know about this!…”.(Ronny)“Ohohoh…thank you, Young Ronny….please do so…”.(Old Marlo)The conversation between Old Marlo, Remi and Ronny together with his fellow young prisoners ended with a good note. And true to his words, by the late afternoon, the entire prison knows about what is truly transpire through out the day, and everyone were supporting Aeternum soldiers for doing so, and a
“I guess, we can thanks the apprentice for what they have done…”.(Grand General Bina)“Sure enough…then, should I also tell this to the Southern Base prison?…I am sure they wanted to hear it and also performed the same thing on their end…”.(Major Nelly)“Sure, let’s informed them as well….we need to make sure they also have the same result as us…by then I am sure that this will be helpful back home…”.(Grand General Bina)“I will do it at once, Madam General…”.(Major Nelly)Since things had working out in the Riverside Prison, it was time to spread the news to the Southern Base Prison, after all, in Pearl City, where the Aeternum Navy has already conquered and in the middle of grabbing hold of the entire southern region of Alemia, on their side, their prison were more and the same, as the Riverside Prison situation, and perhaps, compared to the Riverside Prison, the Pearl City Prison is much more packed in population.The reason as to why there are more people there, is because of the
Mrs. Jamey blinked. “Pardon?”The Queen’s proposal was gentle but clear. “Our kingdom—Lirya—is small, yes. But we have abundant cotton, some of the finest silk-spinning traditions in our mountain region, and a rising population of tailors looking for stable work. Nicole’s… would be cherished there.”It wasn’t long before other leaders joined the conversation. Prince Thelric spoke of his nation’s dye-producing forests. A dwarven delegate mentioned an offer to help forge enchanted weaving machines. Everyone wanted to be the first to secure Nicole’s expansion.Mr. Jamey chuckled, both overwhelmed and humbled. “We always thought expansion meant bigger cities in Aeternum. But… I suppose we’ve been looking too closely. Nicole’s could mean something far more if we carry her name into the world.”By the time the sun began to set, the Jameys had exchanged contact crystals with six different representatives. Nicole’s might soon go international.And Nicole’s was just the beginning. Across New C
“It is said that if knowledge was water,” said their guide, a half-elf librarian named Vestra, “then Aeternum’s library is the ocean.”In a grand central chamber, they passed under a dome showing a starmap that changed with real-time sky positions. Every known nation had a section—yes, even the smallest and poorest. Aeternum had made it a point of pride to gather the history of every people in the continent, even those now forgotten by time.“This is… our old crest,” Queen Inariel whispered, her fingertips trembling as she reached toward an illuminated tome. “From three centuries ago… when our land was still one forest, before the wars divided it…”“We thought this was lost,” murmured Thelric as he came upon a scroll written in his kingdom’s ancient language, long dead and unspoken.Their tour grew quiet. There was no mocking here, no pompous declarations of Aeternum’s superiority. Only quiet reverence. A nation this strong, this secure, chose to preserve—not dominate. It guarded the
A knock at the door interrupted the quiet hum.It was Director Kwak Lum, again dressed in his signature dark blue robes, his draconic features smiling as he entered.“Honored guests,” he said, bowing respectfully. “Allow me to welcome you, on behalf of the Aeternum Crown and President Mies Sai. You are the first stars to light the Summit’s sky, and we are honored by your presence.”The gathered leaders rose and bowed in return.“We will ensure your time here is not just comfortable,” Kwak Lum continued, “but fruitful. Tours of the city have been arranged. Economic delegates will arrive within days for pre-summit discussions. And the Four-Leaf’s hot springs are now fully prepared—though I dare say our chefs may be the true stars of the Resort.”Laughter rippled through the room.As Kwak Lum left, Queen Inariel turned to the others. “Let them come in airships. Let them come with fanfare and marching bands. We came with purpose.”“And humility,” Brogath added.“Let’s make sure the world
Ambassador Roland cleared his throat. “Director Kwak… if I may speak freely?”“Always, Ambassador Roland.”He stood, brushing a hand across his waistcoat. “We are humbled. To house our people in such a place… it is more than any of us expected. We… we feared being seen as the weaker voices among the UNA.”Kwak Lum’s smile broadened, his eyes gleaming like starlight. “We do not see you as weak. We see you as family.”The moment lingered in silence, the kind that needs no words. Roland sat down; cheeks slightly flushed but heart a little lighter.Outside, beyond the floor-to-ceiling window, the sprawling city continued its dance of preparation. Massive floral displays were being installed at the roundabout leading to the Summit Plaza. Colorful banners were raised in quick succession, displaying the names of each arriving nation. Already, the delegation from the Dukedom of Angela had arrived in a train of shimmering glass carriages. The Republic of Telvinia’s airship hovered just beyond
“Attention citizens of the Free Nation,” a cheerful voice echoed across cobblestone streets, “this is an international broadcast. In four weeks’, time, the UNA Summit will commence in New City, Aeternum. Thirty-one proud nations will stand together under one flag of progress, cooperation, and shared security. We celebrate an era of peace—an age of unity…”The words echoed like thunder in the council chamber.Outside, people paused to listen. While many among the elite scowled and turned away, others in the lower districts paused, curious. Some even smiled. The promise of unity, safety, and growth was seductive—especially to the common folk, burdened by Triangle Guild’s centuries of unchecked power and exorbitant fees.Kennedy noticed it. “Look at them… even our own people are considering it.”“They’re weak,” Carn muttered. “They don’t understand what’s at stake.”Alphonse’s brow furrowed. “Or maybe they do. Maybe they’re tired of being bled dry by guild taxes and levies. Aeternum gave
In New City, President Kaiser Mies Sai met with his advisors. The room buzzed with discussions about the upcoming summit and the potential threats from dissenting nations.Advisor Elena: "Mr. President, intelligence reports suggest increased propaganda from the Principality. They aim to discredit the summit and our initiatives."President Mies: "We anticipated resistance. Our focus remains on unity and progress. Let their words be drowned by the chorus of cooperation and shared prosperity."The President's resolve was clear. The UNA would not be deterred by the dissent of those clinging to outdated and oppressive ideologies.As the summit drew nearer, the world watched with bated breath. Supporters of the UNA saw it as a beacon of hope and collaboration, while detractors viewed it as a threat to their traditional power structures.In the Principality of Light, the Church intensified its rhetoric, urging its followers to resist the UNA's influence. Yet, whispers of dissent emerged even
The Ministry of Infrastructure has begun preparations to reroute major traffic corridors to accommodate the anticipated diplomatic convoys and foreign delegates. The Ministry of Culture is also curating a week-long cultural exposition to showcase Aeternum’s diversity and progress.President Mies’ spokesperson confirmed that multiple major policy announcements are expected during the summit’s plenary sessions, including topics rumored to include:Official designation of the Aeternum Credit as the UNA’s preferred trade currency. Establishment of the UNA Education Oversight Bureau. Expansion of continental transport infrastructure, and. Strengthened defense cooperation under UNA guidelinesNo foreign media has yet been granted interview access to the President ahead of the summit, but sources within the Black House suggest the upcoming event is being viewed as “a generational turning point.”"The world is watching. The people are ready. And in five weeks’ time, New City will become more
Aeternum would continue to offer education, security, and infrastructure assistance—but always in a way that ensured we maintained our lead.We would teach them how to build schools, but we would own the publishing rights to the most advanced textbooks. We would help them create local militias, but they would still call for Aeternum troops when true threats loomed.We would help them modernize, industrialize, prosper—but they would know, always know, that Aeternum had already blazed the trail further ahead. I didn’t want vassals. I wanted allies who could never quite catch up—because they didn’t need to. They needed us to lead.I rose from my chair and walked toward the window. New City stretched into the horizon, its shining towers and clean streets proof of what discipline and vision could achieve.If left alone, the world would fall back into darkness. If left to their own devices, these medieval kings and nobles would tear each other apart again. The future needed guardians. The U
I knew what was at stake. We had to uphold this example. We had to show, beyond doubt, that the age of “Human First” was over.That the only supremacy left was the supremacy of character. Wisdom. Unity. Vision. And if we could carve that truth into the very soul of the UNA—if we could bury the old hatreds under libraries, not graves—then maybe, just maybe, this world could finally, finally leave its chains behind.I stood up from my chair, moving to the window. Out there, the city pulsed—an endless, living testament to what was possible when walls were torn down, not built higher. I closed my eyes for a moment. I didn’t want to be remembered as the conqueror of nations. I wanted to be remembered as the architect of a new era.One where no child was born inferior. One where no citizen was condemned by the shape of their ears or the color of their skin or the tail on their back. One where power didn’t mean oppression—but opportunity.Aeternum would be the beacon. And the UNA? The vessel