“But…sir…perhaps….we can….still joined in?…”.(Orthum Bronzehammer)As if he was tip toeing to not trip a landmine, Orthum has been the one that were tasked by all of them move forward anyway. I know that is the case, since everyone has been nudging him to said this piece.“You still wanted to?….I did say, not now right...that place is still messed up…”.It is not an old news to me, I already sees their persistence on this matter no matter what they wanted to come in and set foot early, as they were going after the prestige and the free publicity, they wanted the people there to get used to their presence so that when they time come, they can move their operation there without any problem at all. Naturally I can just say no with a tyrant attitude, all I had to do is just make it seems like they were the one that forces my hand to agree to them and then I will conveniently have a chip to deal with them at another time.“...You lot, are really stubborn, you know that right?….”.(Andrea)“
“...You lot, are really stubborn, you know that right?….”.(Andrea)“Madam Minister Andrea…it’s not like that…”.(Sith Rik)As if sensing the play that I am brewing at the moment, Andrea come and take a seat beside me and joining the group. Naturally her tone of voice clearly indicate that she is annoyed by this, and thus making it awkward for the 3 Chairman.“Alright, Alright just stop right there, Sith Rik……how about this….The Association and the Guilds, In Aeternum…CAN…move into Alemia Region….BUT!…only with Ministry of Resource, when we comes in….at that time…you all, can only set up bases and prepared for operation….Only That 2 steps…Just that…..only after you all got another clearance, from his highness and the Cabinet…only then the business can proceeds…..is that acceptable?..”.(Andrea)“That should do just great, Madam Minister….thank you, Madam…your highness….this should be the greatest solutions to all of our dilemma….”.(Sith Rik)The 3 of them were relief and also plea
“I am glad that this should settled your problems, Ladies and gentlemen…now, I should be leaving…as you all know…I am just taking a short leave on the war…now…it is time for me to hurry to elsewhere….and Jelina…make sure to attend the Cabinet meeting later….it is important for you to be there this time….”.“I will be present there, before you, Your Highness…”.(Governess Countess Jelina)“Good….alright, you all should enjoy your brunch….See you later, Orthum…”.“Likewise, Boss…”.(Orthum Bronzehammer)As her name were brought up by me, Jelina stood up and became formal all of a sudden as if she received a royal summon by me, I just dismissed her performance by waving my hand signaling that she should loosen up a little bit, then I turned to Orthum and pat his shoulder, showing our closeness to the folks. I am sure that he has been bragging of his connection with me, at the very least this should do him good and provide some story for him. Me and Andrea decided that it was enough hanging
“You wanted to hand her the region?….aren’t that going to be a very big leap from her current scope of work?..”.(Elijah)“Well…the scope are still the same…it just the scale is a little bit bigger…”.If I were to expand on my war effort and wanted to move forward, there had to be someone that would take over the places behind me. And in this context, Jelina is the suitable candidate, as she is already known as the Shark Region Governess, and her positions and standing in the public is already indisputable, hence she already fit to rule that region. The current Eastern Alemia Region is already once a region that she already used to before, and she who is now a countess and also an Aeternum Governor, her fame are already being said and spoken in the Current Eastern Alemia Region, so she already have a foundation there.“She need to step up to the plate now….beside, I cannot put any of you on the Governor position there….you all are already swamped as it is…..Beside, the Current Eastern
I am sure you will…by the way, I want the Cabinet meeting to be held tomorrow…”.“That early?…”.(Elijah)“Yeah…I aimed for the day after tomorrow…that I will be heading back to the battlefront…it is about time we move forward with the war….”.Cabinet meeting is a weekly meeting and tomorrow is not yet the date for this week meeting. Still it had to be moved forward so that I can deal with it faster and get back to the war. At this point, prolonging the advancement of the war, is rather a little bit wasteful, we should take advantage of the enemy almost non-existent information about us and have them surrounded much faster, and then, I can just dragged out the war, so it benefited me and Aeternum a lot more. At this point, I already found out and already calculated everything and it was more beneficial and profitable to stabilized all the conquered area before moving on, hence that is what I aimed to do.“Oh, by the way…how does our populace react to our campaign as of recently?…”.Rig
“Oh, by the way…how does our populace react to our campaign as of recently?…”.Right now we are already inside the Black House and inside my office right now. Elijah and Andrea is with me, as they too have a work to deal with me as well.“The reaction is positive…everyone understood and of supportive of our campaign, they know and already implanted in their minds that the Alemia Region is rightfully ours and should be better of under us…”.(Elijah)“Really?…Wow, that’s nice…”.“it is all thanks to, Miss Renee Coral and her youth troupe….they actually rallied out everyone to their cause…and with our support and reach…their claims reach even further….all thanks to her background and fiery speech..she managed to changed the narrative from us conquering Alemia Nation to us, Freeing and also claiming our rightful place….”.(Andrea)“Woah….that’s unexpected of her to do so…and the people actually accepted her?…”.“The people did….after all, her name…Coral…do bear some weight….Once She reveal
“Anyway….it seems that the Queen Duchess caught the news that you were back…and looks like the Western Allied Nation, wants to discuss about the offer that we were giving…”.(Elijah)“She is quite perceptive aren’t she?….”.“Considering her nation situation, she sure wanted to get that offer from us….she had just culled a large portion of her labour force….and she need to replenished that aspect fast…”.(Andrea)“Well…I will be leaving tomorrow anyway..might as well squeeze in her in my schedule before I left then…”.Queen Duchess Angela sure are steadfast as she has always does, she knows when to grab an opportunity and how to turned something to her favour. I know what she had done on her side, she had basically took my advice on purging her own corrupted people and took control of her own nation and solidify it. In one of our meetings, I noticed that Dukedom of Angela foundation as a nation were starting to get rotten secretly, so I pointed it out to her and suggest the simplest solu
To be quite honest, these 2 nation were just nothing but a headache to me, Battle Star Empire with their never ending envy and stupidity. And as for the Kingdom of Hallerus with their ignorance and just idiocy on every single aspect of their ruling. For a nation that I have personally saved and taught them how to effective rule their nation, after I left, they still haven’t being able to stabilized their nation, instead as soon as I left they are now busy stabbing each others backs just to sit on the throne. Not that I would care about them anymore, but the problem is they were just next door to me, and their issue were just constantly popped up near me, and they basically can’t even hide it anymore. More and more Hallerus citizens wanted to escape to Aeternum, but due to my order of closing the border to Hallerus, no one on that side can enter at all, which unintentionally has created a massive problem in the border side of Hallerus and Aeternum, nowadays.Hallerus Kingdom is not a s
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