“And what is this alternative you suggested?…”.“[A simple one…Surrender and be subjected as a vassal to Aeternum…]”.(T.A.S)“You said that?…”.“[Yes, I did….it is pointless to be gentle with him anymore, he had use your relationship with him as a bargain chip…and we already established that path as already been used….So, it is time for him to understand that we owed him nothing anymore, and if he wanted to have something from us…he had to pay something to us….]”.(T.A.S)“I guess that is logical and appropriate..”.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 it’s 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.“[But since we are busy with the Alemia nation…I suggest we can strike a secret pact with Duke
“[But since we are busy with the Alemia nation…I suggest we can strike a secret pact with Dukedom of Angela in regards of the Kingdom of Hallerus…Queen Duchess really eager to own the east side of the Kingdom for herself…]”.(T.A.S)“Really?…why is she that eager for that?..”.“[It seems that it was related to the Dukedom History itself….that land were theirs originally..]”.(T.A.S)“Really?….ah..I heard about that from the Queen Duchess herself…”.There’s a lore about the eastern side of Hallerus Kingdom which is once originally belonged to Dukedom of Angela. The story goes that once before the Previous Queen Duchess loss a war against at that time King of Hallerus and that region were the war loot and offering of peace from the Dukedom to Hallerus Kingdom. And that land were also the main reason as to why the Dukedom of Angela were slightly weaker to Hallerus Kingdom in power.“That is a really old tale….did the Queen Duchess still hung up on that?…”.“[Apparently she is….for generati
“That is a really old tale….did the Queen Duchess still hung up on that?…”.“[Apparently she is….for generation, each Queen Duchess were tasked to work…to claim back that lost land…saying by having that land, and only by that will the Dukedom of Angela be whole once again….naturally Queen Duchess Angela also inherited that task as well…Although at these age and Era..that task has already seems too tall and became a rather side task…but looking at how Queen Duchess Angela were doing…she seemed to take this task rather seriously…]”.(T.A.S)“Knowing her….she certainly will do it…”.Queen Duchess Angela is someone that is really opportunistic and also very thorough person, and she really take her duty seriously. Right now although Dukedom of Angela can be considered a strong nation with strong powers, they were still being looked at as weaker than the Kingdom of Hallerus. Queen Duchess Angela really hated that perceptions from people and she wanted to change that, the Dukedom Of Angela Ri
“[She would do it with a 100% certainty..and I am sure her meeting with you, she will bring this up.]”.(T.A.S)“She will bring it up for sure…she is aware of the situation in Hallerus….she are already ready to free herself…and should she able to up the Dukedom prestige even more…that would served her greatly…”.“[That’s right….I even got an information that she had already got tired and had enough of her husband infidelity and incompetence….recently she have kicked him out of the palace and already confined him in a separate compound…]”.(T.A.S)“That is getting worse….then again, Her husband were just there for the sake of keeping the Duchess institute face…..and if she gain these new prestige aspect…I am sure she would be able to free herself from that shackle..”.“[That man sure is a shackle for her…..it seems that Queen Duchess action does appeased you…]”.(T.A.S)“Of course, it did…”.Ever since we have our secret relationship, I can say for certain that Queen Duchess Angela were a
“That is getting worse….then again, Her husband were just there for the sake of keeping the Duchess institute face…..and if she gain these new prestige aspect…I am sure she would be able to free herself from that shackle..”.“[That man sure is a shackle for her…..it seems that Queen Duchess action does appeased you…]”.(T.A.S)“Of course, it did…”.Ever since we have our secret relationship, I can say for certain that Queen Duchess Angela were already mine, and she also thought the same way as well. Her marriage were just a simple political moves to strengthen the Duchess family prestige and by now that goal has already been achieved, hence that marriage has bore nothing beneficial at all. But naturally as a person and as a woman, Queen Duchess Angela has her needs and the one that can fulfilled that side of hers Is just me. And from her enthusiasm on this matter, I know for certain that she wanted this not just for her nation, but also to free herself from all of the limitation and sh
Ever since we have our secret relationship, I can say for certain that Queen Duchess Angela were already mine, and she also thought the same way as well. Her marriage were just a simple political moves to strengthen the Duchess family prestige and by now that goal has already been achieved, hence that marriage has bore nothing beneficial at all. But naturally as a person and as a woman, Queen Duchess Angela has her needs and the one that can fulfilled that side of hers Is just me. And from her enthusiasm on this matter, I know for certain that she wanted this not just for her nation, but also to free herself from all of the limitation and she wanted to join me and stood beside me in the future.She had already said to me that she wanted to step down from her current position and came her to me and stayed with me, she even spoke about this to Elijah and Elijah has approved her of her desired to be with us. But she herself knows that she can’t just leave her position emptied without and
“…Sire President…”.(Lieutenant Colonel Selie)“Come in…oh, what is it, Selie?..”.“The car are ready, Sir…we can leave for the meeting now…”.(Lieutenant Colonel Selie)“.…Alright, Let’s go…”.With Selie coming into my office to bring me away from my office and to the Cabinet Hall, I know that my rest time is about to be over and soon enough I will start working again. Once I stepped out of my office everything were still normal and still how it should be, but once we entered the public hallway, all of the Black House staff just suddenly all appeared there, and all of them were standing in attention. A path for me opened up and everyone saluted me all at once, all of them have these proud and also touched expression on their faces.“All of you, always over did it….you too, Jack?…”.I turned and face the first person that I saw on line, he was an old man named Jack, one of the many janitors of Black House and I know him by name, as he was the only old person that apply for
“.…Alright, Let’s go…”.With Selie coming into my office to bring me away from my office and to the Cabinet Hall, I know that my rest time is about to be over and soon enough I will start working again. Once I stepped out of my office everything were still normal and still how it should be, but once we entered the public hallway, all of the Black House staff just suddenly all appeared there, and all of them were standing in attention. A path for me opened up and everyone saluted me all at once, all of them have these proud and also touched expression on their faces.“All of you, always over did it….you too, Jack?…”.I turned and face the first person that I saw on line, he was an old man named Jack, one of the many janitors of Black House and I know him by name, as he was the only old person that apply for the janitor job here. Because of that he is quite famous and due to his age he became somewhat of a pillar of the community for emotional healing, also he is very good conversationa
“Then let’s make history. Order the Navy Fleet 01 to launch three additional Type-1 Missiles. Targets: The East, North, and West gates of the capital.”The entire command bridge fell into stunned silence.Every officer, every technician, every strategist momentarily froze. Their eyes flickered with a mix of shock and anxiety as they processed my command. Even the seasoned veterans among them seemed momentarily taken aback.It was one thing to deploy a single missile.But three at once?That wasn’t just warfare—it was an annihilation order.Bina, Lucas, and Eliza, who had been following the situation via video conference, immediately reacted. Their holographic images flickered on the massive display before me, each one expressing their own unique emotions.Bina, ever the stoic and composed tactician, furrowed her brows, tapping her fingers against the table.“Mr. President… I assume you understand the full implications of this move?”I met her gaze without hesitation.“I do. This is th
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