“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…they were selling raw foods and general items only…even this 5% have a very lacking product to sell…and their quality were acceptable at best…the same situation happened in the southern region as well…in short the 95% of the people all are relying on our aid….”.(Marlo)“95%…that is massive..were there any shortages happened?..”.The amount of people that relying on our aid, is just overwhelming at this point and that is worrisome numbers to me.“Shortage do happened…but we managed to deal with is, as our soldiers make up for that shortages fast with all the monster produce that we come up with…at the moment, the most active industry that we have is the butchery…that operating at all time..”.(Marlo)“I supposed so….if we looked at
“Shortage do happened…but we managed to deal with is, as our soldiers make up for that shortages fast with all the monster produce that we come up with…at the moment, the most active industry that we have is the butchery…that operating at all time..”.(Marlo)“I supposed so….if we looked at it…it seems that the people were having it good these days right?..eating meat at their will..”.“That’s true..haha..”.(Marlo)I joked a little bit, as the timing deserved it. In the medieval era, common people eating meat is already considered a luxury occasion. Even if it was a monster meat, meat still quite pricey, although in Aeternum such commonality is already faded away. But in the rest of the world this commonality remained the same.“Right now, in the market…vegetable and grains are more expensive than meat…there is already quite a few groups of people raised this issue…hoping that it can be solved…but as we all know…at the moment…that kind of problem had to wait…”.(Holgun Iron Horn)“It c
“Right now, in the market…vegetable and grains are more expensive than meat…there is already quite a few groups of people raised this issue…hoping that it can be solved…but as we all know…at the moment…that kind of problem had to wait…”.(Holgun Iron Horn)“It cannot be helped right now…but in a few days…I will opened the Supermarket here and in the south…soon the economic issue will be solved..”.No matter what, when it comes to getting the first chance on anything, naturally it is going to be mine. Before anyone can open their shops or services here, I will take a dip first, hence before anyone comes over and opened their shops, the Aeternum Supermarket will opened first, the state own market, or rather, my business, Aeternum Supermarket is actually a 50-50 owned by me and the Government, just so no one can say that I was trying to monopolize anything. Hence with that, as always, it is guaranteed, that once the Supermarket were in operational, naturally the aid will be stopped. And
“..I guess it can’t be helped then…we can settled for the river and air route for now…that shouldn't hinder out progress at all…. ”.“That is correct, Your Highness…for the city itself…I can proudly stated that it is already at 85% completion..”.(Holgun Iron Horn)“Good job there, Holgun..”.At 85% that means the city is already roughly complete, with all the essential infrastructure already built and finished. The rest of the percentage were probably just some non-essential stuff, like ambience structures and others. All that the city needs is for the people to come in and start operating these city and infrastructure and that is about it. Naturally that would be solved in a few days times, when the border will be opened and all the staff will be delegated here.“Basically our job here in this city are already basically done….and right after the election for the region observer were done….we all shall proceeds with our war…so until that happened…I wanted to see everything is complete
“Anyway…Holgun…organized the rescue team now…we shouldn’t delayed the rescue for the apprentice anymore…we can’t lose them, more than we already did…”.“Understood, Sir…I will arranged the troops…after that..I will be reporting back to you before we depart..”.(Holgun Iron Horn)“Good….then you do that…”.For now that is the last thing to discussed between me, Holgun and Marlo at the moment. Naturally after they finished with me, both of them head out, back to their respective duty, although I had to delayed the continuity of this war for a moment, it is not that bad, after all, the reason as to why it had to be done, is solid enough. I need the Apprentices safe and sound, to advance through this war smoothly. They are the trained officers that had already working and have enough experience to do everything smoothly. Take example of Marlo and the others, all thanks to them that the Eastern and Southern Region were able to stabilized this fast. Sure military might is another thing, but
“I never thought…that his highness would immediately assigned the Special Force to save my colleague…”.(Marlo)“It is only natural, Marlo..after all you are comrade..”.(Holgun iron Horn)Marlo as an apprentice is certainly a big figure in his circle and also in the Sunders City, after all, he used to hold a high position in the administration circle of this city, and thanks to that he knows a lot of apprentices as he was seen as an elder to everyone. And when the changes happened, he naturally learned a lot of the apprentices current situations, their fall, demise and death, he knows all of them as they send letter to him to relay information. And thus he knows everything, at first he was hesitated to speak out of it when the President pardoned him and the Apprentices, but lately he found a courage to speak of the situation, and he glad that he did it.“I wonder just how much the Special Forces, nowadays….back then…I still remember just how fearsome they are…”.(Marlo)“Well…they are m
“Then…Sir Major Holgun…please save my comrade…as I have been blessed with these new life…I also wanted the same for my colleague…”.(Marlo)“I will try my best, Old Marlo…it is time for them to also come back to served our nation…for the nation and the people benefits…”.(Holgun Iron Horn)“That is surely the truth and the best, Sir Major..”.(Marlo)When the 2 reached the open floor, both of them part ways with words of hope, Marlo were smiling right now as he is assured that his trapped comrade will surely returned to safety. As for Holgun, it was his time now to shine and performed the best for Aeternum and also fulfilling the president expectation of him. As Marlo went back to his administration office, Holgun instead headed to the Military base, to organized the mission. In the New Sunders City, aside from the Presidential Estate/ the Administration Building, another highly restricted area was the New Sunders City Military base, that is located just right behind the Presidential Est
“…Attention!!..Officer in Presence!…Morning Major…welcome back…hows the President?..”.(Captain Luka)“At ease!…he’s good as always…Luka, Call Sergeant Leku for me….he got order from the President…”.(Holgun Iron Horn)“Sergeant Leku?….oh….looks like the Special Force Boys will get more action..then…alright, sir I will called them myself…”.(Captain Luka)“Great…I will be waiting here..”.(Holgun Iron Horn)Unlike the other military forces in this world, Aeternum Military is on another level of difference from the many. From discipline to the culture itself, everything were just organized and well managed, this is also why the Aeternum soldiers loved their job and remained as effective as they are. Sergeant Leku is the Commander of the Special Force Unit in the New Sunder City base, quite a high position, but even him rushed when he was called, by his superior. On the contrary of any other military, where the higher up often to delayed everything as they think that they were enti
“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