“Oliver, how’s everything on your side?..”.“Quite normal actually, Your Highness…I guess I should thank those morons…haha..”.(Duke Oliver Gust)“Oh really?..”.“Yes…they were just too full of themselves that they just displayed their true self to everyone…thanks to that the people know about their incompetency and their viciousness..”.(Duke Oliver Gust)Everyone can see and sense Duke Oliver Gust anger when he speaks about it, and he didn’t have to conceal his contempt at all.“Now that I listened to Duke Oliver, it is even more certain that Alemia Nation deserved it’s fates…I remind you before that putting those remaining bloodlines on the throne were useless…”.(Queen Duchess Angela Weinstein)With a chuckled, Queen Duchess intervened. Even she shared the same sentiment as all the others when it comes to Alemia Nation matters, and it was true she once questioned why I am helping Alemia Nation, of which is a question that I once never answered her before.“Even so, they have the righ
“Even so, they have the rights and the lineage for that throne…Alemia Nation were once an ally to Aeternum when we are just a fledgling nation…so I wanted to repay that debt before it is too late and I already did…but now they have turned against me and naturally there have to be a consequences to that…right?.”.“That’s true…I respect that…but I think if the war went on as it does right now…Aeternum victory is already written on stone…right?…”.(Queen Duchess Angela Weinstein)“Well….that is not really certain…but perhaps?..”.“Aren’t you a cheeky one, President Mies..”.(Queen Duchess Angela Weinstein)Even if Aeternum were already on track to win this war, for sure I am not going to proudly and be boastful about it, I like to be very careful with my words, especially when it comes to a high stake stuff like this. Naturally since I kept a mum about it, no one on my side commented on this issue anymore, so we just silently make our way into the Cabinet Hall. At the door right before our
“Your Highness, President…Madam Vice President, and Your Highness Queen Duchess…Welcome..”.(Colonel Alessia Di Gianna)“Colonel…it’s a surprise to see you here…how’s everything in Wasteland, Good I presume?…”.“Well of course, it is, Your Highness…”.(Colonel Alessia Di Gianna)“Hold on….Wasteland?….THE wasteland?..”.(Queen Duchess Angela Weinstein)As I were talking, Queen Duchess surprise were very palpable, I supposed her wide range of information is not that fearsome after all.“...you don’t have to be so shocked about it…I am sure that you have heard about it, right?..”.“Well…I do heard that there are some changes happened in the Wasteland…but I don’t really know that it was you, specifically…but, surely…you are quite fast and very opened minded to established your outpost in that region…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“Hmm?…you sounded a bit skeptical about this..why?..”.“Wasteland is a cursed region…that place is just filled with monsters…the deadly ones…and personally the settlement
As I were talking, Queen Duchess surprise were very palpable, I supposed her wide range of information is not that fearsome after all.“...you don’t have to be so shocked about it…I am sure that you have heard about it, right?..”.“Well…I do heard that there are some changes happened in the Wasteland…but I don’t really know that it was you, specifically…but, surely…you are quite fast and very opened minded to established your outpost in that region…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“Hmm?…you sounded a bit skeptical about this..why?..”.“Wasteland is a cursed region…that place is just filled with monsters…the deadly ones…and personally the settlement there..are not that amicable to outsiders..”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“Really?..”.“Yes…I can’t remember just how many losses I have suffered just to trade there..”.(Queen Duchess Angela)Me and Colonel Alessia Di Gianna were silently looked at each others, a bit taken back by Queen Duchess Perceptions about the Wasteland, and secretly were happy abo
“With you dipping your hands in that region…I believed that things will turned up great…besides, for that region, knowing that Aeternum were the one that were dealing there…I now can finally be at ease..”.(Queen Duchess Angela)Queen Duchess Angela confidence in me and Aeternum is sure does impressed everyone here.Wasteland is closer to Dukedom of Angela than Aeternum, and naturally given the nature of the Wasteland itself, everyone knows that there are many Demi-Human and monsters that were originated from there has cause havoc near the Dukedom or inside the Dukedom itself, so now that Aeternum were there she certainly can rest easy.“it was great to have you see us in that positive light..”.“At this point, I had to…Aeternum has proved it’s worth on the international stage…only those that are blind and fool enough to not realize that fact…Just be careful moving about there…its close to the empire…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)For the Queen Duchess to warn me about the Battle Star Empire,
“Thanks for the warning…by the way..you should also be careful around that Empire…it seems like these days they were awfully busy, going about others business…”.“Wow…since you said it, I guess they already got here…right?..”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“That’s right, Queen Duchess….though their attempts are futile…but their persistence were at the level of annoyance to me already..”.(Elijah)This time rather than me answering the Queen Duchess questions, it’s Elijah were the one that stepped up to say something about it, and she knows that when she said something, that means those thing are really annoying.“Well..those guys are always like that, and they inflated egos are the one that let them act as such…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“.…Alright that enough for now….everyone let’s head in….Queen Duchess…let us part ways for now…since we all here have something to do first…but I do invite you to listen and watched to the meeting today..I am sure that today it will served you quite an enlighte
As always by the time we all get into the Cabinet Hall, every participant of the meeting were already there waiting for us, and after he usual routine to introduce us and announcing our arrival, finally the meeting is about to start, and as always there are a lot of people here eager to share their achievement and reports. As always Selie will take her position as the Speaker of the Cabinet to keep the peace inside the hall, as always the presentation started with all the department reports and the region governors, and for the first time, there will be 2 new region that would deliver their Reports.“The hall invited, Governor Duke Oliver Gust, to come to the Centre to deliver his reports on the Alemia Region situations and progress…Sir Governor..”.(Lieutenant Colonel Selie)“Clap!..Clap!..Clap!..”.(Cabinet Hall Attendee)Since this was the first time ever, Duke Oliver Gust take the centre stage and delivered his reports on the matter of his region, he was welcomed with a wild clappin
“Thank you, my fellow Cabinet members for your welcome and support, Madam Speaker, Your Highness President, Madam Vice President and Madam Ministers..This is my very First to come up here and delivered my report for my Regions….so understandably at the moment…I am quite nervous…Hahaha…but also…I am very proud to be here and speak as a part of our Great Aeternum government….”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)Everyone were looking at him with sense of fondness and welcoming camaraderie, everyone can see that the Duke were ecstatic at the moment, but were doing well covering his nervous nerve at the moment.“.….Sir Governor Duke…please proceed with your report, please…”.(Lieutenant Colonel Selie)“Ah!…the report!…hahaha…I almost forgot about it…first time nervousness I guess…alright here we go…”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)Anyone with a sound mind can see that he is currently still very nervous and excited to finally stand and do his job inside the Cabinet Hall. After all it was his dream to
“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