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.āSire, Your Coffee and breakfast is hereā¦ā.(Andrea)āah..thank you, Andreaā¦ā.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.āHereās the files for today Cabinet meeting, Masterā¦..I see that you were looking at the Kingdom of Hallerus filesā¦.are you interested in them?ā¦ā.(Elijah)Elijah come over and put down a folder
āHereās the files for today Cabinet meeting, Masterā¦..I see that you were looking at the Kingdom of Hallerus filesā¦.are you interested in them?ā¦ā.(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.āInterested, concern and also looking forward for their progressā¦.what are your opinion on their state now, Elijah?ā¦.ā.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.āWellā¦.itās a messā¦ and also just ticking time bombā¦Princessā¦oh noā¦.Queen Helenā¦canāt rule properlyā¦her uncle has shown hiss true color as soon as we walked out on themā¦.and wi
Queen Helen Hallerus, the betrayer in my account of hers, now she realized and as well as everyone else also realizes, that when Aeternum retreated, we also brought everyone with us, and hence left them alone, and in turned leave her alone as well. And thus her backing just vanish into the thin air, even with Duke Merrica behind her, she canāt stood for long as she only have 2 noble family behind her, and the rest that used to be behind her has now shown their fangs as well, now that we were gone. And right now, her backing has been reduced to just one, the Murr Family, now that her āuncleā Count Kabronel Carou has decided to no longer wanted to play ball.āAlso at the moment, aside from usā¦Dukedom of Angela all the way to Visma Nationā¦all of them were bidding their time to wait for that critical momentā¦.and when that happened, everyone wanted to shave off Hallerus Kingdom land and power for themselvesā¦ā.(Elijah)āReally?..ā.āYesā¦Queen Duchess herself has talked with me secretly befo
āI guess, Perhaps my next meeting with Queen Duchess sure does have a lot of agenda that we can talk aboutā¦ā.āIf we were going to dive into Hallerus Kingdomā¦.I sure hope that we can settle things with Alemia Nation firstā¦after all, we as Aeternum should really step carefully in Hallerus Kingdomā¦..our story with them were still fresh in everyoneās mindsā¦ā.(Elijah)āSureā¦Iāll remember thatā¦.our last effort sure are a messā¦.nowadays, I wondered what is going on with Duke Merricaā¦he sure got it bad these daysā¦ā.āAside from the sitting Queenā¦.he sure does have a hard timeā¦he had to sacrifice a lot of his influence to keep his niece on the throneā¦and with us backing away from him and his territory..it was safe to say that they just got back to their dark timeā¦ā.(Elijah)Duke Merrica is one cool dude, but unfortunately we fell out of favour, with him standing beside his niece who is now a queen and the entire nation policy is against me, we had to backed away from him, his territory. His t
āAside from the sitting Queenā¦.he sure does have a hard timeā¦he had to sacrifice a lot of his influence to keep his niece on the throneā¦and with us backing away from him and his territory..it was safe to say that they just got back to their dark timeā¦ā.(Elijah)Duke Merrica is one cool dude, but unfortunately we fell out of favour, with him standing beside his niece who is now a queen and the entire nation policy is against me, we had to backed away from him, his territory. His territory is sure his one big customer for Aeternum merchandise and service. It was quite a sizeable loss for Aeternum, but since we were already on this path, there no turning back anymore, each of us had to chose our side and our own ways.āItās not like we donāt warn them about the repercussion to go against usā¦..so they deserved this treatment from usā¦..anyway, when will the meeting start?..ā.āat 9 in the morning, about 2 hours from nowā¦Everyone are already hereā¦even our latest Governor already arrived wit
At this point, I kinda of lazy enough to just get these cabinet meeting about the current state of the war, since there barely any new news for it. Sure people may know something new, but not for me.also I wanted to avoid doing another state address, that thing is quite tiring.āThanks, Elijahā¦ā.āSureā¦Iām leaving for now and handle everything before the meetingā¦.everyone are coming in right nowā¦so when you ready, just come inā¦ā.(Elijah)āAlrightā¦thanksā¦ā.Elijah left my office and leaving me in the confine of my own company. I still have a little bit of time for myself before the Cabinet Meeting started, and right now it is still quite early.āT.A.Sā¦.should we scheme against the Hallerus Kingdom right now?ā¦ā.ā[It was unnecessary for us to do so, Masterā¦they are already fallingā¦Even now, Queen Helen and Duke Merrica were in a pinch and their only saviour is youā¦.by the way, I have already confirmed..that they planned to rely on youā¦via common moves in these ageā¦.]ā.(T.A.S)āCommon m
āT.A.Sā¦.should we scheme against the Hallerus Kingdom right now?ā¦ā.ā[It was unnecessary for us to do so, Masterā¦they are already fallingā¦Even now, Queen Helen and Duke Merrica were in a pinch and their only saviour is youā¦.by the way, I have already confirmed..that they planned to rely on youā¦via common moves in these ageā¦.]ā.(T.A.S)āCommon movesā¦.hmmā¦like political marriage?ā¦Surely not, right..that is just too patheticā¦ā.ā[Pathetic it is, but unfortunately for them not at all,ā¦they are proud to use, the common troupe that drama always useā¦.they are just that desperateā¦]ā.(T.A.S)āI seeā¦.served them rightā¦.but who suggested this moves?ā¦ā.ā[Queen Helen and Duchess Marriane Murrā¦.whilst Duke Merrica just sat to the side and be ashamed...I already collect all information about this and talked a bit with Duke Merrica himself, recentlyā¦and he understand that we wonāt fall for their tricksā¦.so I suggest to him an alternativeā¦.]ā.(T.A.S)āAnd what is this alternative you suggested?ā¦ā.ā
āAnd what is this alternative you suggested?ā¦ā.ā[A simple oneā¦Surrender and be subjected as a vassal to Aeternumā¦]ā.(T.A.S)āYou said that?ā¦ā.ā[Yes, I didā¦.it is pointless to be gentle with him anymore, he had use your relationship with him as a bargain chipā¦and we already established that path as already been usedā¦.So, it is time for him to understand that we owed him nothing anymore, and if he wanted to have something from usā¦he had to pay something to usā¦.]ā.(T.A.S)āI guess that is logical and appropriate..ā.Me and Aeternum helping in the Kingdom of Hallerus problem and also crowning Queen Helen on her throne IS the clean slate that I aim for with Duke Merrica Murr, who had helped established Aeternum at itās initial phase. So now we are all standing on the same stage, and naturally since T.A.S will also move in my best interest and that is to simply secure the best deal we will make.ā[But since we are busy with the Alemia nationā¦I suggest we can strike a secret pact with Duke
At first, even with professional teams and structured matches, the stadiums werenāt full. People didnāt understand why they should care. But thenā¦ 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 wasnāt just football anymoreāthese 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 enoughā¦ Supportersā 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 wasnāt j
āLearn the Craft of Visual Storytelling! Enroll in the Aeternum Film Academy Today!āStudents 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.āIf there are no theaters, thereās no audience.āRight now, Aeternum was the only nation with cinemas. But the true money wouldnāt come from just our own populationāit 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 splitā40% for Aeternum, 60% for the host nation. This trade cooperation would not only strengthen alliances but also ensur
āComing Soon: Aeternumās First Movie ā Directed by the President Himself!āThe public reaction was beyond anything I had imagined. People were talking about it in markets, cafes, and even at work.āDid you hear? The President himself is acting in this film!āāI donāt even know what a movie is, but if the President made it, I have to see it!āāThey say itās like a play, but the characters are on a magical screen. How does that even work?āThe excitement was contagious. Even foreign merchants and diplomats in Aeternum were intriguedāthey, 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 Aeternumās military exercises. The people were shocked, their jaws dropping as they saw moving images of places they had never been."Itās like Iām standing there with them!" A shopkeeper had exclaimed in an interview, reacting to seeing footage of Angelaās train network expansion.But news wasnāt 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 ā 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 ā Storytelling evolved overnight. Actors and playwrights who once worked in theaters had now found a new home in television. The birth of Aeternumās film indust
āFor the first time ever, we bring to you, the Dukedom of Angelaāas seen through the lens of Aeternum television!ā Quara announced proudly.The footage zoomed in to Angela City, its sprawling medieval-style castles and townships standing in stark contrast to Aeternumās 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 gloryāwith an Aeternum-built high-speed train pulling in.Loud cheers erupted from across the nation.āI never thought Iād be able to see another country without having to travel!ā a young boy marveled, watching from his familyās living room.Back in the Angela Grand Plaza, where a giant public viewing screen had been set up, Angelaās own citizens were watching themselves on the Aeternum News.A young Angela nobleman paled, tugging at his collar. āIs this how they see us? We look soā¦ so old-fashioned compared to them!āHis companion, a wealthy merchant, nodded. āThe
As life in Angela rapidly modernized, one final surprise awaited its citizensāa marvel unlike anything they had ever seen before.Under President Miesā 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 worldās first television.At Angelaās Grand Plaza, a massive gathering of people stood in front of a newly constructed screen.āIs thisā¦ some kind of moving painting?ā an old man asked, adjusting his spectacles.His grandson, a curious boy named Emile, tugged on his sleeve. āGrandpa, look! The picture isā¦ changing!āThe crowd gasped as the screen flickered to life, revealing an image of DJ Skelly and Quara Raedrim, two of Aeternumās most famous radio hosts.āGreetings, citizens of Angela!ā DJ Skellyās booming voice echoed across the plaza. āToday 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, Angelaās Captain Cedric Durand stood alongside Aeternumās Colonel Matthias Kael, watching as their combined forces executed a tactical drill.āYou train your men well,ā Captain Cedric admitted, watching as Aeternumās soldiers swiftly took down training dummies with precise gunfire and coordinated tactics.Colonel Kael smirked. āEfficiency is key. We fight with strategy, discipline, and superior equipment.āAngelaās soldiers were still adjusting to Aeternumās 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 Angelaās government, this was the best possible outcome. A safer nation meant a stronger economy, happier citizens, and more stability.In the halls of Angelaās Royal Palace, the nationās ministers convened for a special meeting to discuss the growing partnership with Aeternum.āI must admit,ā Minister Jean-
āSoā¦ā Baroness Elise folded her arms. āAre you telling us that our businesses are failing because we refuse to acknowledge the common folk as valuable clients?āāPrecisely,ā Lionel said. āLook, my friendsātradition 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?āThe Angela nobles were silent.Marquis Alistair eventually exhaled. āDamnā¦ I hate to admit it, but youāre right.āDuke Clarence sighed, rubbing his temples. āIt seems we have much to reconsider.āLionel smirked. āThatās the first step to success. Nowā¦ shall we discuss how to properly revamp your business strategies?āBy the time Angelaās 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 Aeternumās east, approached the group with a knowing smile. āAnd you should know, Duke Clarence,ā she said smoothly, āthere is far more wealth and prestige in industry than in ruling over struggling farmers.āShe produced a document, sliding it across the table. It was an investment portfolioāAeternum 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. āBy the heavensā¦ youāre making millions in mere months,ā he whispered.Viscount Lionel nodded, clearly enjoying their shock. āAnd it is all because we embraced progress, rather than clinging to the past.āBa