“...Sigh~….you see that Holgun….200 people….200 People!!!..I trained them…guided them….all for the benefits of this land…the last time, before I left this land peacefully…I have the correct people left behind so that everything will be fine…..and yet…look….instead of having these trained people be in the lead….these bastards of a nobles…punished them and make an example of them!…..That..That act alone already shows everyone just how stupid they are..how they undeserved to be in the throne…All my efforts were wasted by those people…Wasted!..”.Frustrated, and angry is what I vented out right now. Holgun on my side just nodding all the way, and he too shared the same sentiment as me, in fact every single person here felt the same as well.“This people doesn’t know how to be grateful, Your Highness….they only think about themselves….as for the others..the are more than comfortable to leave them dies in a ditch somewhere….Yet often times, they always pride themselves as classy and highbo
“This people doesn’t know how to be grateful, Your Highness….they only think about themselves….as for the others..the are more than comfortable to leave them dies in a ditch somewhere….Yet often times, they always pride themselves as classy and highborn…whilst labeling Demi-Human as barbaric and mindless….Hmph!…That is why, Sir…it is the best if we just rule these entire land….”.(Holgun Iron Horn)“I agreed, Your Highness…under Aeternum….only with your rule and guidance shall this land prosper…”.(Marlo)“I guess..that was for the best…correct?..”.“Naturally, Your Highness..”.(Holgun Iron Horn)It was true that I am a bit emotional just a few seconds ago, but at the same time I added a flair of dramatic a little bit, just so it was relatable to everyone, and thankfully it did, as I can see that everybody eyes were flaming with passion and support for me and Aeternum.“.…Now that thy have eradicated half of our Apprentices…we can’t let the survivor suffered any longer….Holgun…Prepared
“It will be as you command, Your Highness..”.(Holgun Iron Horn)“Oh…Your Highness….Th..Thank you..”.(Marlo)On the contrary to the Hyped up Holgun, Old Marlo as well as all the other staffs around us were all jus simply agape with touched and emotional, as I tasked the Special Forces to saved the remaining apprentices. Certainty from their point of view, it seems that I am just too kind hearted and magnanimous, to go to such length to save a few common people, that isn’t worth much at all, it was the kind of things that no nobles, leaders or even monarch wanted to do, and the people of this era already got used to this type of thing, the lesser people got abandoned. But me on the other hand, actually ordering our elite forces to save these ‘lesser’ people, is a surprising moves and certainly a controversial ones. Whilst in reality at this point, perhaps only me knows that those ‘lesser’ common people, to me is much more worth it than any nobles.Since the side plan were already agreed
Since the side plan were already agreed upon as soon as I touched the ground, naturally it was time to discussed it in detailed in a more appropriate locations, which naturally not on the tarmac of an Airport. The Airport in the Alemia Region naturally were this one, I actually have them finished it before I go back, in fact it was the first construction project that I begin as soon as Sunders City were fallen in my hands. This Airport were located just outside the city adjacent to the Government District of the City. It is not a large airport at all, just a small one, that are capable of holding 10 Airship landing at one time, small, but it is already enough and sufficient. My plans were to make sure that every region have their own Airport, and thus easing the commune for everyone, after all, Aeternum had to look different from every other nation in these Continent.“...The city looks even better down here, Holgun….the changes is very apparent…”.As we left the airport and headed t
“...The city looks even better down here, Holgun….the changes is very apparent…”.As we left the airport and headed to my new estate/office, naturally we passed through the city. And honestly the view of the city is very positive, it van be said that only about 10% of the old visage of the city still remained. It was intentionally kept this was just for a vibes and historical values only, meanwhile the entire infrastructure and the utility of the city has changed completely. We just kept the remnant of the old looks here and there, the things that were older were intentionally kept just for aesthetic value. The rest it was completely overhauled.“I have all the roads in the city to be completed first…luckily the citizens here learned fast to no longer use the road the same way the always did…thanks to that we have less traffic accident than before….and the city beauty were preserved..”.(Holgun Iron Horn)“Good Work…the people had to know the difference, so that everything will be in i
“Good Work…the people had to know the difference, so that everything will be in it’s place…”.As always, the people of medieval ear do find it hard to use the sidewalk and learned it, after all, just like in any Aeternum city and towns, roads is just for vehicles only, things like this is still baffled them, but thanks to them already knows that, things were looking organized.“By the way…hows is the economy going for both territories…I assumed that both have recovered somehow..right?..”.“Yes it is, Sir…..yesterday the report came from the Pearl City…Admiral Duchess Kolarova and the Navy has already stabilized the region…and already started to recover everything….but, Sir…in the midst of us trying to recover the economic sector….we have discovered an unsettling news…”.(Holgun Iron Horn)As I were taking off my coat, inside of my office, I were a little bit shocked to here that, at this point there were even an unsettling news, when there were supposed to be none.“Unsettling news?…wh
“Unsettling news?…what is it?…”.“Look at this file, Sir…..when we are trying to revive the economic sector of both region….we found out this….about 95% of all merchant groups, shops and services, be it Smithy, tailor shops or even warehouses…all of them were owned by nobles…the nobles…actually monopolized…every inch of the economic sector of both region…”.(Holgun Iron Horn)“.…wait what?…they monopolized everything?…in bot region?…”.“..Yes, Sir….everything were owned by the nobles, and their relatives…or just some figurehead that they put in places…furthermore…the prices…nothing were standardized at all…they just sold them at the price that they felt like putting on…what is even more infuriating…is that…about 50% of their merchandise..is all coming from us…more specifically…from the aid package that we sent to help the common people here…the one that we sent every 2 months in the aid program…”.(Holgun Iron Horn)Holgun were visibly upset and furious as he said this, and Marlo were j
“Sigh~…although it upsetting..to learn that what we send out as an aid has become their ways of making money and oppressing people….at the end of the day..that is what their true nature are….but them monopolizing the market for their own…is just a failure of a mindset that they have….when one does this kind of actions…look at what had happened…one major miscalculation..the entire economic sector were paralyzed….that is why…in Aeternum I always encourage the people to do business….”.“That’s right…in Aeternum such situation will never ever happen..”.(Holgun Iron Horn)Upsetting as this is, at the very least. This also give me and Aeternum an opportunity to revive the economy of Alemia Region, by my own mold, and that is something.“So..at the moment…what is the current economic situation in this city?…does the people have anything to buy or sell?…or are they just relying on our handout aid?..”.“...At the moment, for our region….there are only about 5% shops and stalls that are opened…
“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