“That is right, You Know….even for me, I have yet seen the truth with my own eyes….but I have read the reports about the Bombing actions…what it is capable of and what it can do….and let’s just say, Governor…..when that happened…it will surely changed everything…”.(Major Cohen)“I see…that is quite a shocker..”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)“It is mostly great for us….but for the enemy….not so much….all that I can describe is….it kinda looks like…you just hit destroys on everything you hated…you see…The Navy used these a lot…one of their favourite thing to use is..Missile….and that thing can kill up to Tier 6 Sea Monsters like it was nothing…heck, when the explosion happened…it just vanished everything that are around it…and that was on the sea…so…imagine that..”.(General Lucas)“Wow..that is just scary…then, if we were to just use these..then it would be a game changer…”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)The atmosphere inside the room, silent a little bit, as General Lucas just told Duke Oli
“It is…on the terms of power and strength…when that missile hit…well, we might as well become the strongest nation on the land….perhaps…even the Battle Star empire would be wary of us….”.(General Lucas)“No, Lucas….if this goes how you said it would supposed to go….those at the empire would be scared of us and certainly back away from us in a hurry….these I guaranteed you…”(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)“Oh, I believe you…You see, ever since our name has been spread all over the place…those Empire guys…has started to moved against us…”.(General Lucas)“Really?..”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)Now this is a piece of news that not many knows about, even some in the Cabinet can even barely heard about this, after all, this is a state secret, but not that top of a secret that no one were allowed to talk about it. Lucas naturally knew about it, and sharing it with Duke Oliver Gust and Major Cohen, as they were a member of upper echelon of Aeternum government, so these secret is something that t
“I heard that the A.C.I.A were handling them…”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)“Yep….and those guys really handling them..playing them like a fiddle….they just poked at us a little bit…and the A.C.I.A just wiped their entire existence from inside of our nation all the way to all of our Allies nation…that sure will teach them a lesson…”.(General Lucas)“Wow….the A.C.I.A really are not messing around…they sure uphold to their reputation…”.(Major Cohen)“They always did…Honestly…all of our Military Intelligence Agent, received the A.C.I.A agents training…that just how good they are….heck…it would not be an exaggeration to say that…A.C.I.A might just be the best Intelligence Agency in the world…that guys can find out about anything if you asked them…”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)To that words from Duke Oliver, Lucas just smiled and chuckled, as that statement were true. It is a common knowledge, that the A.C.I.A were a very capable government agency, but not many truly knows their true capaci
“I understand, Lucas….I already made sure of that…in my knowing…all those that I confirmed and assured that will support us and those that would be beneficial to us…all of them are already in my territory…so there is that…”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)As a Duke that have so many connections and support from his own faction, Lucas just want to remind his new friend to quickly move, as after the window of opportunity is closed, those friends of the Duke might potentially be dead after the war is over, so it is better not to take any chances at all.“If that so then that is good….there is less things for you to be worried about….you see…in the Cabinet and also in the Military….things are getting more intense by now….everyone were eager to end this battle faster…and the President didn’t want to prolonged these battle for far too long…you know….possible interference and stuff like that…”.(General Lucas)“Oh really?…they were that eager?..”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)“Yeah…you see, everyon
“Oh really?…they were that eager?..”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)“Yeah…you see, everyone were pissed off, because of the River Route got disturbed…we lost about 20% of our luxury merchandise…the entire time, and thus lower our monthly income for a bit…so a lot of people were mad as heck…Vice President Elijah…well, she is fuming with anger, the entire time…Minister Andrea, well…since her Ministry were the one that were affected the most….you can imagine just how furious the entire ministry was about that….”.(General Lucas)This is some internal secret level juicy gossip that Lucas were telling off, Duke Oliver who is a new rookie for the Cabinet members naturally haven’t yet figured out about this, as he is mostly operating from his territory the entire time, and perhaps only after the war has ended, only then he would be active in the Cabinet Hall, in New City. Still learning that the disrupt of River route pissed off a lot of big names in Aeternum sure comes as an eerie knowledge to
“Me and my family, heck even the entire territory were thankful to Princess Yggdrasil….you don’t have to worry about it, Lucas…”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)“Glad to know that….oh…and also, just so you know…the Princess…is actually a genius….sure she still a child and mostly do act like like one….but, do treat her like a Princess….ALWAYS!….that girl is like her father and mother…well…more like an upgrade version of Vice President Elijah….I once actually treated her like a kid…and got lectured by her in person…hahaha..”.(General Lucas)“I know that already….I have the honour to meet her personally…she is undoubtedly a unique soul…”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)That’s another tidbits that Lucas shared about the Aeternum Royal Family, which not something that many knows about. Both of the gentlemen knows that such ‘genius’ labeled were not at all and exaggeration for the princess as she truly deserved that title.Compared to the 2 other battlefield, Gust territory were calm and serene, th
As the 3 of Aeternum war front were in their own current situation, meanwhile in Aeternum, New City, the entire Aeternum Government body were rejuvenated, when the news of the President coming back home from the front lines were spread all over the Black House and all the government buildings. Even the Vice President were seen leaving the Black House with her motorcade, heading straight to the New City International Airport. Seeing such a large commotion were going on, the people were naturally excited and at the same time, when the news were let out, the Radio also picked up the news about the President return, which in turns, in a few minutes, the public were already gathering at the Airport, to make a grand welcome for the president, thus brighten the day for the Aeternum populace.For Vice President Elijah and her entourage, naturally getting to the airport first and went to welcome the President were her duty, not just as the Vice President, but also as a loyal subject and also t
“...I heard that, even until now…there is a lot of rats from the empire still haven’t give up to try to enter our border…”.(Elijah)“Yeah…there were a few of them everyday….tried to masked themselves at every facets….but we detected them every single time….at this point, it is a wonder to me as to why they haven’t given up yet…”.(Mina)Ever since the empire spies has failed on their first attempt to enter Aeternum, and their failure of a robbery attempt at the first ever auction in Aeternum. The Battle Star Empire Spies activities seems to ramp up, instead of them taking a smart decision and back off a little bit. What had happened was, the Spies has now getting even more eager to enter Aeternum, and this attempt, each and every time it happened has been failed by Mina own Ministry. Naturally this type of attempted break in were kept secret from the public, as each spies that were captured were all sent to the A.C.I.A detention centre, where the A.C.I.A will take the prisoners and do
Outside in the streets of New City, a mural was already being painted on the wall of a youth center—depicting two children, one Aeternian and one Hallerian, sitting together at a shared desk beneath the words:"Wisdom Unites What War Divides."The mural was uncommission—but no one was taking it down. From within the homes, classrooms, and council chambers of Aeternum, the message was clear: the world was learning, and they were learning from Aeternum.And that made the people walk taller.Because every road rebuilt in Hallerus, every classroom opened, every young mind taught in their system—was a quiet victory for Aeternum’s vision. The age of empires was ending. The age of influence had begun.The great hall of Hallerus Royal Palace hadn’t hosted a summit like this in over a generation. Not for war. Not for taxation. But for education.Long tables stretched beneath arched stone windows, newly adorned with fresh flags representing each province of the Hallerus Kingdom. The air smelled
Contracts were awarded to the newly established Hallerus Road Commission, overseen by both local talent and advisory engineers from Aeternum. Bright orange marker flags began appearing all over the kingdom, outlining future road paths. Caravans brought in equipment, gravel, construction tools—and, notably, several transport trucks from Aeternum carrying the first batch of reinforced roadstone, a durable blend sourced from the Stone Ring mountains.Helen personally visited the first construction site just outside the capital—a winding, broken stretch leading to a key trade town in the east.She knelt beside the workers, running her fingers through the packed dirt and gravel. “This path,” she said to a nearby foreman, “will be the spine of our kingdom.”He blinked, surprised at her presence, then bowed. “Then we’ll make sure it’s strong, Your Majesty.”As roadwork began, the kingdom watched. Villages previously isolated by floods or rough terrain saw the first signs of inclusion. Mercha
The project would take time—perhaps years—but its impact would begin in weeks.“Once the roads are in place,” Merrica said, entering her chamber with a report in hand, “we’ll be able to move goods faster, respond to crises quicker, and prepare for the second phase: economic zone development.”Helen took the report with a tired, but satisfied smile. “This… this they will see. This they will believe.”“And when they do,” Merrica said, “they’ll follow.”Late that night, as the wind howled against the palace windows, Helen stood in her private study, gazing out at the flickering torches lining the city streets. In her hand was a smooth, curved stone from the first road pile—just a plain stone, but to her, it was the beginning of a foundation.Her fingers closed around it as she whispered to herself, “Let this road lead us to a better kingdom.” And with that, the first steps into a new Hallerus had begun.The throne room had seen war plans, council betrayals, and royal declarations. But on
The ministers eagerly pointed out their favorite places from their student years.“Over there—that café served synthetic ice cream you have to try.”“That’s the district where I first saw a holographic opera.”“This is where I spent hours in the central library—eight floors of pure knowledge.”Helen listened with quiet amusement and growing wonder. These weren’t just stories. This was the future.They stopped first at a shopping promenade, where modern boutiques lined the plaza. Aeternum fashion—streamlined, elegant, tailored for form and comfort—was on full display.Helen tried on a pale blue dress lined with iridescent threads that shifted color slightly under different lighting. She admired herself in the mirror. Regal, yet free. She hadn’t felt this light in years.Merrica chuckled as she twirled slightly. “Careful. You’ll make the palace tailors obsolete.”Next came the Aeternum cuisine district. The aroma of spices, imported meats, baked delicacies and exotic fruit blends filled
Meerkat sipped from his flask; eyes gleaming. “Monster cores alone could offset our collective energy reliance on Aeternum’s hybrid reactors. If those dungeons are stabilized and regulated under UNA protocols, we’re looking at a resource boom.”Angela arched an eyebrow. “All that assumes stability. A kingdom can’t regulate dungeons if they can’t regulate their own court.”“Well,” Meerkat said with a shrug, “that’s what Merrica’s for, isn’t it?”They all laughed lightly—because it was true. The man’s reputation preceded him. Hallerus may have signed with a queen, but Merrica had built the bridge.Kaneda leaned forward. “It’s risky, but it’s a calculated risk. We’re not signing blind loyalty here. We’re watching. Evaluating. But make no mistake—if this works, Hallerus becomes the keystone of continental connectivity.”Redwall drummed his fingers on his knee. “I suppose that’s why we’re here. Not to clap at the signing. But to see if the queen is truly changed.”“She is,” Angela said qui
“And now, a major announcement: With the signing complete, Hallerus Kingdom is formally inducted into the United Nation Alliance as its thirty-first member. This marks a turning point—not only for Hallerus, but for the entire Central Continent.”“The UNA, now composed of thirty-one sovereign nations, officially becomes the largest unified alliance in the world’s history—its reach, economic power, and strategic cooperation unmatched by any prior coalition.”“Following this event, Aeternum has confirmed it will begin a nationwide rollout of its Super Stores, factories, and humanitarian infrastructure in Hallerus territory. In exchange, Hallerus will provide critical resources and cultural integration into the alliance structure.”“Public reaction is already beginning to surface—here in New City, spontaneous celebrations have begun in the multicultural districts where former Hallerians live. Meanwhile, markets across the UNA are surging in response to the stability this alliance signifie
“I don’t forget betrayal easily,” I said. “And Aeternum doesn’t forget pain lightly. What happened between us—it scarred people. People who trusted Hallerus. Soldiers who bled for your freedom. Civilians who saw us pulled out overnight.”“I know,” Helen said. “And I accept the cost.”“But,” I said, letting the word hang before softening my tone, “I do respect accountability.”Her eyes met mine. “Then we start again?”“We do,” I said, extending a hand.She took it. Her grip was firm.“We bury the hatchet,” I added. “But let’s be clear—this is not a return to old friendship. This is a new foundation. One built on lessons learned.”Helen nodded. “Agreed.”Merrica exhaled, satisfied. “It’s what both sides need.”I looked at Helen, voice calm. “You have a second chance now. Few leaders get that. Don’t waste it.”She nodded again, quietly this time. “I won’t.”“Good,” I said. “Because your people need you more than ever. Rule wisely. Rule well. Let this alliance be your legacy.”For the fir
“We’ll export more to Hallerus—especially food. You’ll need it. In return, we’ll import more raw ore and minerals. Your mining sector’s still decent, right?”“It is.”“Then let’s grow that. More volume, more jobs, more imports on both sides.”He beamed. “Thank you, my friend.”I smiled back. “You’ll find I don’t just use the whip.”“A carrot, then?”“Always. A balanced hand is how you keep control. Too much punishment, and you push people away. Too much reward, and they forget who they owe.”Merrica nodded slowly. “You’ve become a real ruler.”I stood, offering my hand again. “I became what this world needed.”He shook it. “And I’ll make sure Hallerus becomes what Aeternum can trust.”We stood in silence for a moment longer. The sound of cheering still floated in faintly from the streets below. Somewhere out there, Queen Helen was being paraded through New City—through a modern marvel built from vision and precision. Through a world she couldn’t have imagined a year ago.And now, she’
“They’re… happy to see us?” she asked, disbelief in her voice.Duke Merrica gave her a half-smile. “Some of them, yes. The others are watching. Judging. As they should.”One young woman in the crowd, her hair wrapped in Aeternum’s signature style, waved a small Hallerus flag and called out, “Welcome back! My family’s from Archenport—we’re with you!”Helen felt a warmth rise in her chest. Her lips curled, hesitant, but sincere. She lifted a gloved hand and waved back.Her ministers behind her smiled with relief. The people hadn’t forgotten them. Or maybe… maybe Aeternum’s citizens were willing to forgive, even if their leaders were not.Still, with each new marvel the city revealed, her pride took another small wound.Digital traffic signs shifted in real-time. Elevated walkways moved gently above the streets. Tall towers bore solar glass and climate control systems beyond her comprehension. Everything was clean. Efficient. Vibrant.Hallerus, by contrast, was still struggling to clear