“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
“Your highness, Sire President…this is all that we your subject can do from behind the line…sending you to war once again whilst leaving us and this nation in peace…made us all self aware, Sire…”.(Jack)“Sorry to make you and all of you feel that way….but, let it be known that…even you all were here and not at the front line…..all of your duty and service still matter…and it matter a lot to me….and to the nation….thanks to you all I know that I can left my home safely and under your care…..so, that is very important….you all holding the fort made me and and all of our soldier mind at ease when we think about home….so don’t beat yourself up too much…”.I pat Jack shoulders as I looked at everyone else before me, as I delivered a little bit of a speech as to reassured everyone mind. These people were passionate about these nation and it’s well being and many of them wanted to also contribute to the war, and it was important for me to also inspire them, after listening to my words, every
“YOUR HIGHNESS!!!….MAY GLORY BE WITH YOU!!..”.(Passionate spectator)“.…well…they all sure are vibrant with energy…”.No one expected the crowd to be here on the side of the road, although they tried to stay on the road, with the amount of people here, they bound to overflow into the road anyways. Luckily there were already police on the scene to keep the crowds in control. I looked at the crowd and then looked at, Selie, a little bit puzzled as to why these people are here, after all, at this time it is still considered to be still early in the day. Shyly, Selie had to explained to me about the current situation.“I am sorry sir, but this is a little bit unexpected…the people missed you at the airport…so I supposed they are now here to see you…”.(Lieutenant Colonel Selie)“Wow..they really are that eager to see me huh…”.“Naturally they are, Your highness…when the radio announce of your brief returns..the public were very eager to see and welcome you back….they tried hard to show sup
“Naturally they are, Your highness…when the radio announce of your brief returns..the public were very eager to see and welcome you back….they tried hard to show support to you and just like those at the Black House just now….they felt a little bit sorry that they cannot contribute more…the crowds were waiting for you at the airport for quite some time…but since you silently went home….they can’t do anything about it…hence they waited for these moment…”.(Lieutenant Colonel Selie)“Ah…I see….”.That is the only words that I can muster right now, as the crowds were even more vibrant, my motorcade can;t move faster than it already is, so instead right now our speed has dropped to a slow cruising, just to be careful as to not cause any accident to the watching and spectating crowds.“You know what….since we are here…and the crowds were also here…it wouldn’t hurt if we made these journey to the Cabinet Hall to a parade right?…”.“.…Sir, won’t that be to risk and dangerous?….we don’t know i
“You know what….since we are here…and the crowds were also here…it wouldn’t hurt if we made these journey to the Cabinet Hall to a parade right?…”.“.…Sir, won’t that be to risk and dangerous?….we don’t know if there is some people out there that wanted to do evil and mischief against you…”.(Lieutenant Colonel Selie)“Well…that is why I got all of you right?….or you don’t believe that you can protect me at all?…”.Intentionally I said it this way, to ignite their competitive spirit, I challenged them it is because I know that it was wrong of me to just improvise the entire situation, but at the same time, I wanted to also just do a little bit of fan service to my subject, I do feel bad of ditching them before, so I hope Selie and the entire secret service around me will take the bait.“Sir…that is nonsense….we are in Aeternum and in New City…if we all don’t have the confidence to protect you when we are already inside our own land…that would be just an embarrassment to all of us…Every
“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