“…..Alright….But, Yggdrasil….you, young lady, we will have a talk with you later at home….”.(Mina)The one that replied to me was Mina, whilst Elijah were still staring at Yggdrasil menacingly, though with my words she eventually had to let go of her anger towards her for now. So at the very least for now, Yggdrasil is safe, that is only until night time when everyone were home at the end of the day, Andrea, Rafaela will join us later, Bina were still in the Eastern Alemia Region, she are taking over my position for now, after all I can’t just leave the war front leadership position vacant, even for a short time.With that all 4 of us, just walked upstairs headed to our reserved spot on the first floor, naturally it’s a window side section, since I love an area that overlooked the outside of the street whilst I enjoyed my time here. Everything were great naturally, although when we came here there were crowds outside the shop and on the side of the street. Now, it seems that th
“Wait, What?…how?..”.Yggdrasil at the moment, clearly were not bothered at all by these scene, just from her expression alone I know that. These crowds usually can just stood all day and cheer, that is I know of what they are capable of, after all they can be considered a super fan. So when Yggdrasil said she were the one that thought the fans to held back I was rather curious to learn how she do it.“Well…I work here aren’t I?….I always come here after school….usually when I got here…there were a lot of people here waiting for me and cheering at me and stuff….but a lot of them just do that, and they were not buying anything….so, one time I got angry and I told them off…they cannot stay, if they aren’t buying anything…so they must leave….since then…the crowds has become like this…they stay for a little bit then left on their own…”.(Yggdrasil)“Oh really…..that is brave of you to tell them off like that..But, did you went together with your Secret Service Agent?…”.“I did….Mathild wer
“Hi Everyone!!….”.(Andrea)“Sis..you are being too loud, now…”.(Rafaela)Andrea and Rafaela just casually strode In on us, naturally both of them were still in their work clothes, Rafaela in her doctor coat and Andrea with her overall, seems like Andrea were just back or still in the middle of working in a warehouse at the moment.“...No…I am being too excited…and loud volume is just the by product of that excitement….Hi everyone……Welcome Home, Master….”.(Andrea)“Hmph~…Welcome home, Master…”.(Rafaela)Both of them, once they saw me, just like Elijah and Mina earlier, greeted me first and warmly give me a peck on my cheek first, before ruffling Yggdrasil hair who sat beside me, which prompted a pout from our little princess. With the members are gathering here, the conversation flowed normally, and even for me, I just evaded talking about work entirely and just decided for now, I wanted to take my mind of that subject for now and simply enjoyed my time for now.“...Hmm?….the Cof
“...Hmm?….the Coffee…smells..different….why is that, Yggdra?…”.“Oh..you can smell the difference, dad?….wow..that is amazing….”.(Yggdrasil)I noticed that the Coffee smells seems different than what I used to, for the cafe and as well as the coffee that were sold in Fantasma, I just decided to bring Instant coffee from earth, at the moment, the coffee trees sprout that I brought from earth were still being raised in our farmland, and so far no result on that end bear a yield, yet. Also at this moment, I already like a super human by human standard and thus my sense are sharp, so I know that there is something different about my coffee, Different that it usually smells.“Well!…that is because…the coffee that were used in your coffee….is a new type of Coffee!…..and I made them!!…”.(Yggdrasil)“Huh?…”.Now that is a shocker, Yggdrasil made them, that is rather hard to believe, but judging from her excited reaction, this seems to be 100 percent true, in fact, as I reeled back from by bri
“..The coffee…comes from this?…”.“Yes!…this is Coffee Fruit!…and I made this with the Coffee plant…look!..…….see!…here’s the coffee!…it’s great isn’t it?….”.(Yggdrasil)She just smack the Fruit on the table and the Fruit crack like an egg, revealing the shocking ingredients inside of it, a solid clump of coffee grounds.“.…..Wow….so, you made the coffee…from this stuff right here?…”.“Yes!….every cafe of ours…now use this type of coffee….it much more tastier and very aromatic than the one that you brought before, Dad…”.(Yggdrasil)If she said that right now all of Yggdrasil Cafe, now uses this as the new source of coffee, now that is something new. I take a little pinch of the coffee and tasted it, raw, and surprising just like Andrea said, it is much more rich, aromatic and also far tastier than anything that I have ever tasted, this new breed of coffee fruit just surpasses everything on earth, coffee wise.“...We already tasted it….and it is just fine, no side effect
“...We already tasted it….and it is just fine, no side effects at all…it just tasted better than the instant coffee, and it has a long shelf lives….overall…it was safe for consumption and for selling…”.(Andrea)Seemingly able to detect my inquiry, Andrea explained to me about these new fruit, they already made a call and decided that this fruit is the best coffee resource that we have. In Actuality, in Fantasma, coffee does not exist at all, it was an item that I brought from earth and planted it here, for many things I am sure that many of it exist similar to the items on earth, but where it comes from might be entirely different. For example, here a sugar actually come from a Sugar Tree, and that sugar is a produce of it’s sap, the Sap from Sugar Tree, is actually a pure sugar, and that actually shocked me to my core, thankfully this Sugar Sap Tree, exist in my own domain, in the Wasteland Region, and shockingly I am the first person who discovered it, I guess different world got th
“.…Does she….Evolved the Coffee tree, all by herself?…”.“Yes…she did…before my eyes, at that…we visited the Coffee plantation a week ago, when the tree started bearing fruit….she talked to the tree and then she proceeds to touched them….that tree instantly changes shapes and form….and thus prompted the changes on the entire plantation itself….she literally blessed the entire tree species itself…”.(Elijah)Now that is some overpowered ability of hers, then again, I supposed for a demigod of nature, the Mother Tree herself, doing something like this is not at all, unheard of, perhaps it was just a basic level entry for her capability. According to a history, once and Old Mother Tree actually once turned a tree to be able to produce a gold and silver, from the leaves to the fruit, that’s OP. That said a lot about the power of Mother Trees, I am very glad that Yggdrasil got this power and used it here inside of Aeternum, but this also made me a little bit concerned about her safety as we
“I was there…and when she uses it and even after she was done, turning the entire plantation…she were just fine….she was not injured or tired at all….she just herself the entire time and it was like nothing to her at all….I guess it is because she just evolved the tree to be more of this world…make it suitable to live and survive in Fantasma..that is it…”.(Elijah)Doing this kind of things do takes a lot from some one, I just afraid if she might harmed herself or something, after all, this child is mature and often times she wanted to do more to help me and her mom’s, not entirely knowing that something that she do might bring harm to her . but now that I know that such things doesn’t even fazed her, I guess that everything will be alright.“Her ability…is truly world bending, Elijah…I am afraid….added to her already alluring positions….this powers of her’s might made her become a larger target to our enemy….”.“...Worry not, Master…I already take precautions…I already made sure that
At first, even with professional teams and structured matches, the stadiums weren’t full. People didn’t understand why they should care. But then… he first matches were broadcasted on television. And suddenly, everything changed.For the first time, people saw their own cities competing. New City United vs. Shark Bay FC. Ironridge Titans vs. Silverport Eagles. Blazing Tundra vs. Redwood Strikers.It wasn’t just football anymore—these were their cities, their teams, their pride. And when fans saw their teams winning, they felt the rush of victory. When they saw their teams losing, they felt the bitterness of defeat.The spark had been ignited. Soon enough… Supporters’ clubs started popping up. Fans flooded stadiums on weekends. People debated tactics in bars, cafes, and workplaces. Children started dreaming of becoming professional players.Saturdays and Sundays were now known as Football Days, where everyone tuned in to watch their favorite teams battle for supremacy.The AFL wasn’t j
“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