“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
As I slaves away in my office today, to the point where I slept inside my own office in the Black House without going home, the thought of future threats just constantly stayed inside my mind, it just hovered on top of my head as I constantly doing the paperwork on my desk, leaving the nation for a bit for war, the work back home started to piled up. Still it was reassuring to read and signed all these documents as it stated that Aeternum were still going strong the entire time.“Sire, Your Coffee and breakfast is here…”.(Andrea)“ah..thank you, Andrea…”.Pushing the cart filled with breakfast and coffee next to my desk, Andrea and Elijah has already arrived to the office and accompanied me inside my office, making the atmosphere inside my office felt a little more vibrant early in the morning.“Here’s the files for today Cabinet meeting, Master…..I see that you were looking at the Kingdom of Hallerus files….are you interested in them?…”.(Elijah)Elijah come over and put down a folder
“Here’s the files for today Cabinet meeting, Master…..I see that you were looking at the Kingdom of Hallerus files….are you interested in them?…”.(Elijah)Elijah come over and put down a folder for me on my desk and her eyes catch a glimpse of the information folder of Hallerus Kingdom, thus spark the interest from her side.“Interested, concern and also looking forward for their progress….what are your opinion on their state now, Elijah?….”.Although there is a constant surveillance on the Kingdom of Hallerus state, with the A.C.I.A agents all over the corners of the entire Kingdom and information constantly coming in. Personally I wanted some insight from Elijah as I know if there is any opinion that I should take a weigh on, it was hers, and I am sure that she also have the same insight on that nation as me.“Well….it’s a mess… and also just ticking time bomb…Princess…oh no….Queen Helen…can’t rule properly…her uncle has shown hiss true color as soon as we walked out on them….and wi
At 6:45 AM, the order was given. Admiral Duchess Kolarova, commanding the Navy Fleet from the southern front, initiated the launch sequence. The missile streaked across the sky like a comet, its white trail a harbinger of devastation.From the Dragon One, I stood on the bridge, watching intently as the missile’s trajectory was displayed on the holographic screens. My officers around me held their breath, anticipation thick in the air.A few moments later, the missile hit its mark. The explosion that followed was nothing short of spectacular. The Alemia Capital City gates were obliterated, along with the surrounding walls and everything within a 100-meter radius. Dust and debris rose into the sky like a dark mushroom cloud, blotting out the early morning sun.The impact was beyond what any of us had anticipated. The "lowest-grade" missile had proven to be anything but low-grade.The news of the missile strike spread like wildfire through the Aeternum ranks. Soldiers, commanders, and of
BOOM!The object slammed into the city gates, unleashing a deafening explosion that shook the ground beneath their feet. The shockwave rippled outward, sending soldiers sprawling and shattering windows across the city. Dust and debris filled the air as the once-mighty gates crumbled into a smoking ruin.Amariss stumbled backward, his sword clattering to the ground as he stared in horror at the devastation.“What… what is this? What is happening?!”he stammered, his voice trembling with fear. In the distance, the Aeternum Navy Fleet stood poised, their warships bristling with firepower. The single missile had been a warning—a demonstration of Aeternum’s overwhelming strength and precision. And it had achieved its purpose.The soldiers of Amariss’s army, already demoralized and terrified, broke ranks almost immediately. Dropping their weapons and abandoning their positions, they fled in every direction, their panic spreading like wildfire.“Come back! COME BACK, YOU COWARDS!”Amariss sc
“The reports… the soldiers… they are abandoning their posts. Even the Prime Minister has—”“I know,”she interrupted, her voice calm but laced with resignation.“Let them go. They were never loyal to me to begin with.”Her Royal Knight Commander, Lucas Perdue, entered moments later, his face grim.“Your Majesty, the palace remains secure for now, but the city is unraveling. The people are heeding Aeternum’s call, not ours. And the army… they’ve lost the will to fight.”The Queen closed her eyes, taking a deep breath.“Lucas, prepare for the inevitable. Lock down the palace. Imprison those who remain loyal to the Prime Minister and the other schemers. And… prepare for my surrender to Aeternum.”Lucas hesitated, his hand tightening on the hilt of his sword.“Are you certain, Your Majesty? To surrender is to admit—”“To admit that we’ve failed,”she finished for him.“Yes. Because we have failed. And the longer we cling to this throne, the more my people suffer….it is of no point to figh
Back at the frontlines, as soldiers readied themselves for the final march, they were moved by the reports circulating from command. The evidence of Alemia’s corruption and the suffering of its people only solidified their resolve. Around campfires and inside armored vehicles, soldiers shared their thoughts openly.One young soldier spoke with determination:“It’s not just about winning the war. We’re here to do something right—to fix what’s broken.”Another nodded, clenching her rifle tightly.“The President and the Vice President have never hidden anything from us. They’ve told us why we’re fighting, and that’s why I’d follow them anywhere.”Even the most hardened veterans were touched by the weight of their mission. One grizzled commander, looking out at the stars, muttered to himself,“We’re not just soldiers. We’re builders of a better future.”As the evening turned to night, a quiet anticipation spread across Aeternum and the liberated regions of Alemia. Farmers working their fi
“[To the citizens of Aeternum, know this: our soldiers, our leaders, and our government are united in our cause. We fight not for conquest, but for liberation. We fight to bring light to a land that has known darkness for far too long. And we fight because we believe in a better future for all.]”As she reached the conclusion of her address, Elijah’s voice softened slightly, carrying a note of hope.“[Let us move forward together—with courage, with resolve, and with the knowledge that we are on the side of justice. Aeternum stands as a beacon of hope, and together, we will bring peace to Alemia Nation. Thank you, and may we all stay safe in the hours ahead.]”The response to Elijah’s address was immediate and palpable. Across Aeternum, workers paused their tasks, families huddled around radios, and soldiers standing in the encampments felt a renewed sense of purpose.In one bustling Aeternum farm, a group of farmers stood together, their hands still muddy from the fields, listening in
“This is why I serve Aeternum,”he said.“Our government doesn’t hide anything from us. The President shows us the truth—the corruption, the suffering, everything. We’re not here for conquest. We’re here to fix what’s broken.”A sergeant nearby nodded.“And the Crown Prince? He deserves everything that’s coming to him. My wife is from Alemia, and she told me stories of what that man has done—taxing people into starvation while throwing lavish parties. It’s disgusting.”Another soldier, a former immigrant from Alemia, added,“It’s not just him. The entire royal family let this happen. But the fact that the President is willing to spare Queen Romella and preserve a part of Alemia’s heritage? That shows we’re not here to destroy—we’re here to rebuild.”Even the officers echoed similar sentiments. In the command tent, a group of captains discussed the decision over steaming mugs of coffee.“This is why we’re different,” one of them said.“Other nations would have razed Alemia to the groun
“What do you want to do, Your Excellency? Should we accept her surrender?”I exhaled slowly, feeling the weight of the decision before me.“We’ll accept it,”I said finally.“But under our terms. She will relinquish everything, including her dignity as a monarch. She’ll serve as an example of what happens when leaders fail their people. Let her live—but only just enough to remind everyone of the cost of her failures.”Elijah’s tone softened, a hint of respect in her voice.“Understood. I’ll finalize the arrangements and have her surrender publicly acknowledged at the right time. This war is finally nearing its end.”I sat back in my chair, my gaze drifting to the reports strewn across my desk. The Alemia Nation, a land plagued by incompetence and corruption, was finally crumbling. Its remnants would soon be swept away by the strength and unity of Aeternum. In the background, the low hum of Dragon One’s engines served as a steady reminder of the impending victory. The final steps were
“It’s over,”she announced, her voice echoing through the chamber.“The Alemia Royalty Faction has fallen—quietly, and without resistance.”The officers in the war room erupted into a flurry of activity, relaying the monumental news across Aeternum’s military network. But amidst the chaos, there was an undercurrent of somber resolve.“This is why Aeternum must lead,”one officer murmured to his colleague.“Their so-called queen waited until the very end to take responsibility—and only when her back was against the wall.”Another officer nodded.“At least she’s surrendering. But the damage is done. Her people have suffered for far too long. It’s time we clean up this mess.”Elijah listened to their hushed conversations; her expression unreadable. Though her demeanor was calm and composed, a storm of thoughts churned within her mind. She knew that this surrender, while significant, was only the beginning. The real work—rebuilding Alemia and bringing it under Aeternum’s banner—was yet to
In the heart of New City, the nerve center of Aeternum’s military operations—The Black House War Room—was abuzz with activity. Communication officers called out coordinates, screens lit up with battlefield updates, and every second was accounted for as the final stages of the Alemia campaign unfolded. Vice President Elijah, seated on the imposing Command Throne, presided over it all with her usual steely composure.But then, a phone rang—a call not routed through the usual secure military channels. The sudden interruption brought the entire room to a halt. All eyes turned to Elijah as she picked up the receiver.“This is Vice President Elijah,”she announced firmly.A familiar but timid voice greeted her.“Vice President Elijah… this is Queen Romella of Alemia.”The room fell into complete silence. Every officer present held their breath, straining to catch any hint of what was being said. The weight of the unexpected call hung heavily in the air.Elijah’s voice turned ice-cold, her t