“…Sergeant Leku, of Special Force Unit 01 reporting, Sir…”.(Sergeant Leku)“..At ease, Sergeant…come, take seat….how’s your men doing these days?…i heard that you lot, take down a lot of bandit bases as of lately…”.(Major Holgun Iron Horn)Since the Major were lax on the conduct, and invited Sergeant Leku to sit down at the table with him, Sergeant Leku knows that this is not entire a fully formal occasion, so he took the lead in the conversation next.“Thank you, major….it is the usual, sir…the bandits…well…they were just a bandit…that is all…there is not that much to do there…as soon as we come knocking…all of them just laid down and surrender….kinda boring if you asked me honestly…”.(Sergeant Leku)“That’s true…compared to the Wasteland…the bandits here is a joke…still…the way that the Special Force just gain fame…is nothing short of a spectacle…That is also undeniable..correct…”.(Major Holgun Iron Horn)Under the command of Sergeant Leku, the Special Force Unit 01
“Anyway…do you remember the apprentices right?..the same as Old Marlo…”.(Major Holgun Iron Horn)“Yeah..what of it?..”.(Sergeant Leku)“The President has ordered for their rescue….and it is a top priority….”(Major Holgun Iron Horn)“Top priority, huh…..I haven’t heard that word for quite some time now….and knowing that it came from the President himself…..I guess...this one is a big deal…that man rarely use that word….this means that this mission is just for the Special Force right?…”.(Sergeant Leku)“That’s right…he especially wanted you to deal with it..I mean with the abundance of soldiers here….personally mobilizing more would preferably make sense..”.(Major Holgun Iron Horn)“probably…but…no one can do this mission as fast and as delicately as me and my boys…Since we have to take charge…then this means….this mission is not only meant to be discreet…but also fast…beside you do know that we do things differently..right?…”.(Sergeant Leku)Special Forces Unit definitely have an unden
Special Forces Unit definitely have an undeniable reputation, as they deserved their title and name. Sure having more personnel will surely eased up the process of the mission, but that would make the mission no longer a secret.“Although, I have more method in my disposal…when the President has issued an order…naturally it had to be executed as he desired it to be…Anyway…you mission this time is to save those apprentices….Like all of them….all of the apprentices in the remaining territory…”.(Sergeant Leku)“.…All of them?…”.(Major Holgun Iron Horn)“That’s right…all of them…all those that were survived..had to be saved and brought back here, Alive…no exception at all…The president has designated them as essential personnel as well as Aeternum Citizens…so, you understand just how important this mission is right?..”.(Major Holgun Iron Horn)“Oh..I definitely do, Major….Hmm….if it like this…then I will need a lot of things set up first…..when should I depart?…”.(Sergeant Leku)“Well…you
“Oh..I definitely do, Major….Hmm….if it like this…then I will need a lot of things set up first…..when should I depart?…”.(Sergeant Leku)“Well…you got 24 hours to plan…and after that another 24 hours to depart…this mission need to be done in haste…before His Highness started the war again…”.(Major Holgun Iron Horn)“48 hours then….good enough…alright it’s better to get started now…”.(Sergeant Leku)“Good here’s that file that you need…here’s the list of names…there’s also a high possibility that the names might increase…if it does…you can make your own call…We need more apprentices to be saved…the more the better….there only about 50 names in that list…that is only what Old Marlo knows of…but approximately there are more….so please do your best…”.(Major Holgun Iron Horn)“Will do, Sir…we got several of our men deep inside enemy territory…so we can use them to search the apprentices and secure their locations…by the way, Sir….can I use those spy guys too?…”.(Sergeant Leku)“The A.C.I.
“The A.C.I.A?…sure you can…after all, this mission got top priority from the President..you can use everything to your disposal…just sell the President name, and they will willingly cooperate with you…”.(Major Holgun Iron Horn)“If it was like that…then everything will be much more easier for me…”.(Sergeant Leku)“Hmm?…you still hung up with a rivalry with them?…”.(Major Holgun Iron Horn)“Not really a rivalry at all…it’s just those Spy Guys is just too slimy all the time…and their secretive nature..just get on my edge sometimes…”.(Sergeant Leku)Even in Aeternum the wariness against the intelligence agency still were still the same. A.C.I.A is more notorious in their secrecy and for a society that still hold on to the honorable values and warrior ethics, the slimy method of A.C.I.A does scarred their reputation, even so no one can dare to questioned their loyalty and also their effectiveness. Hence for the Special Forces and the other branches, all they wanted is to one up the A.C.I.
“Anyway…for now, me and my men will come up with some plans…so, Sir, you can go ahead report to his highness that by tomorrow, me and my men will be ready to brief him on the details…”.(Sergeant Leku)“As you should, Sergeant….then I will leave it to you..”.(Major Holgun Iron Horn)Sergeant Leku noted that this mission is important, right after the discussion between him and Major Holgun were done. He immediately left the Centre Tent and head straight to the Special Forces areas, he aimed to go straight to working. After all, when it comes to the order coming from the President himself, it has to be taken care off faster and meticulously. And also for the Special Force, they welcomed this new mission as it would bring a wind of change in their work and scenery, dealing with the bandits were rewarding and easy work, but now it is time for some serious work to be done.“Attention!…Commander in Presences!…”.(Specialist Alehandro)“At ease everyone….Alright men!…we got a new mission…”.(Se
“Attention!…Commander in Presences!…”.(Specialist Alehandro)“At ease everyone….Alright men!…we got a new mission…”.(Sergeant Leku)“About time we get something new…I already got tired of hunting those criminals…”.(Corporal Liam)“You don’t have to say that…I shared the same thought as you…”.(Specialist Gunner)“Boys…pay attention..”.(Specialist Jennifer)Inside the Special Force Office tent, all of Special Forces officers were called, there is 4 officers all of them incharge of 5 men each, Alehandro who is now at a Specialist naturally one of the officer incharge, he used to be in the same group as Sergeant Leku, but now Leku were on top of his in terms of a ranks. Nevertheless, when they were called in by Sergeant Leku as always all 4 of the officers were ready for everything.“.…Anyway….this time…our mission is very special…”.(Sergeant Leku)“Special?…how special?..”.(Corporal Liam)“Well….It comes from the top…”.(Sergeant Leku)“The top?...”.(Specialist Jennifer)“...Is it from t
“.…Anyway….this time…our mission is very special…”.(Sergeant Leku)“Special?…how special?..”.(Corporal Liam)“Well….It comes from the top…”.(Sergeant Leku)“The top?...”.(Specialist Jennifer)“...Is it from the Boss?…”.(Specialist Alehandro)“.…Bingo….it came from the Boss himself….given to us the moment he came on the ground yesterday….and it is quite an intense one…”.(Sergeant Leku)With everyone now have their interest pique, Sergeant Leku distribute copies of the mission details to each of the officers. With that, everyone take a look and read them, naturally the tent went silent for a little bit, and before long, it was Alehandro were the one to speak.“We were saving Old Marlo colleague, huh….I guess, with the current situation….it is appropriate to do so…This order really comes from the Boss…if it was him…he would surely never leave any man behind..”.(Specialist Alehandro)Alehandro smiles as he close the files in his hand, truly the mission were aligned with their President c
"To bring an end to this senseless bloodshed and to uphold justice, Aeternum was left with no choice but to intervene. The war was swift, decisive, and necessary. With surgical precision, our military forces dismantled both warring factions, captured those responsible, and liberated the oppressed people of Alemia."In the Aeternum War Room, Vice President Elijah listened, arms folded, her expression unwavering. She had witnessed every piece of this war unfold—but hearing it spoken so clearly, so definitively, solidified the gravity of their actions.Quara took a deep breath before delivering the final words of her broadcast segment."At this moment, Aeternum officially declares that the war in Alemia has ended. Alemia is now under Aeternum governance. The laws of Aeternum will now extend to the entire region, ensuring protection, fairness, and the rebuilding of a nation once ravaged by war. Justice will be served, and those responsible will answer for their crimes. The people of Alemi
Corporal Julius never expected to live through the war. When the Aeternum army stormed the city, he had thrown down his weapon, surrendering without a second thought.He had seen what Aeternum did to prisoners of war.Not executions. Not torture. But fair trials.And when he stood before the Aeternum Military Court, his heart had pounded in his chest, expecting the worst.Instead?Instead, he was sentenced to manual labor—helping to clean and rebuild the city he once swore to defend. At first, he thought it was humiliating. A soldier, reduced to picking up rubble and scrubbing graffiti off walls.But then, as he worked alongside former civilians, former soldiers, and even volunteers from Aeternum, he realized something. This wasn’t a punishment. This was redemption. As he carried a heavy sack of broken bricks, an elderly woman passing by stopped him."Young man, thank you."Julius paused, sweat dripping from his brow. “For what?”The woman smiled, her wrinkled hands clutching her new
Meanwhile, inside the Alemia Royal Palace, which had now been converted into a central command hub, President Mies Sai listened intently to a military briefing.Across from him sat Department Vice-Director Nathaniel Grant of the Department of Resource & Infrastructure, his face alight with enthusiasm.“Sir, the employment program is exceeding expectations. We posted 5,000 positions for public kitchen chefs, and they were filled within a single day.”Mies Sai smirked. “I’m not surprised. The people have been desperate for stability.”Vice-Director Grant nodded. “Indeed. And now, with the cleaning and rebuilding project launching, we’re expecting a flood of applications. 100,000 slots may not even be enough.”General Lucas, seated nearby, chuckled.“We’ll need to start thinking ahead, then.” He tapped a report on the table. “Alemia isn’t just a city of civilians. We still have thousands of unemployed former soldiers from both the Queen’s and the Prince’s factions. Many of them aren’t cr
“I agree with implementing the employment program,” I said, voice firm. “But we’ll need to make several adjustments before we proceed.”Ramon nodded attentively. “What kind of adjustments, sir?”I leaned back slightly in my chair.“First, work hours need to be reduced. Given how many of the surviving population are either elderly or women, we can’t expect them to handle the same level of physical labor as a normal workforce.”Ramon took notes, his expression serious. “Understood.”“Second, child labor is absolutely forbidden. If anyone attempts to exploit children for work, they will face immediate punishment.”“Of course, sir. Aeternum law is clear on that.”I nodded. “Third, we’ll have to create alternative jobs that suit the city’s current demographic. Many of the women and elderly might not be able to do construction work, but they can handle administrative work, small-scale industry, and trade. We need to get creative.”Ramon grinned, impressed. “You’ve already thought several st
“Did the Queen know about this?” I asked, though deep down, I already knew the answer.Selie didn’t respond immediately. Instead, she reached into her bag, pulling out a single sheet of parchment. She laid it on my desk with a deliberate movement.It was an official decree, signed and stamped with Queen Romella’s royal seal. A decree authorizing the so-called “punishment” of nobles appointed by Aeternum.I closed my eyes briefly, suppressing the urge to slam my fist onto the table. The Queen knew, she had known all along. And she did nothing, or she were too consumed with all the power and luxuries that she just signed everything that come to her table, and now I had to clean everything back.Across the chamber, Duke Oliver Gust—or rather, Governor Oliver Gust, as he was now officially titled—stood near one of the balconies, observing the organized chaos with a look of deep contemplation. After taking a moment to collect my thoughts, I rose from my seat and walked over to him.“Quite
For years, Alemia’s people had been accustomed to fear—to being harassed, abused, and treated like pawns by the nobility and military alike.But today, as they walked through the clean streets, there was no shouting.No random arrests. No public executions. There was only order.And above them, in the vast blue sky, the Aeternum airships loomed—their massive steel frames gliding through the heavens, a symbol of dominance, protection, and change.For many, it was their first time seeing such technology up close.An elderly baker, standing at the entrance of his shop, shielded his eyes as he gazed upward."The Iron Birds…" he whispered, awestruck.Beside him, a young girl tugged at his sleeve."Grandpa, are they… protecting us?"A pause. Then, the old man smiled for the first time in years."Yes. I believe they are."Unlike the old regime, Aeternum’s governance was swift and efficient.Knowing that the city had suffered extreme shortages due to the war, Aeternum immediately opened publi
"I refuse to be treated like some common criminal! I am Count Malik! Minister of Finance! I have funded half of this war!"His voice echoed, but no one moved. No one spoke in his defense.Malik gritted his teeth and jerked violently, managing to break free from the grip of the young Aeternum private restraining him.With a twisted smirk, he raised his hand and struck the soldier across the face.A loud crack rang through the hall.For a moment, everything stood still.Then—BANG.A gunshot pierced the air, and Malik’s scream followed a split second later as he collapsed onto the floor, clutching his now bloodied knee.Standing over him, his pistol still smoking, was Sergeant Falkner.The seasoned Aeternum officer towered over the fallen noble, his expression one of absolute indifference."That was for touching my soldier," Falkner said, his voice as sharp as a blade.Malik writhed, his cries of agony mixing with gasps of horror from the other captives.Falkner bent down, his boot press
“I request a duel.”A murmur ran through both sides. Bina merely raised a single eyebrow.“A duel? Against me?” she said, tilting her head slightly, almost as if she hadn’t heard him correctly.Anton stood his ground.“If I win, you and your soldiers do not enter this palace.”Bina exhaled, her lips curving into something that wasn’t quite a smile.“And if you lose?”Anton’s jaw tightened.“Then my men will surrender peacefully.”A moment of silence passed between them.And then, Bina laughed.A deep, almost booming sound, filled with something akin to amusement… and disappointment.“You are either the bravest or the most foolish knight I have ever met, Captain Anton.” She rested her hand on the haft of her war axe, her fingers tightening around the weapon’s familiar grip.Anton did not flinch. Bina’s amusement faded. She gave him a firm nod. Both of them knew, this is actually a heartfelt plea from Anton, he wanted Grand General Bine to allow his men to live, this I his earnest beg.
At precisely 10 AM, just as the dust from the explosions had barely begun to settle, a deep echoing voice rang across the battlefield.“To the soldiers and citizens of Alemia!”It was him.The President of Aeternum.His voice carried through the winds, reverberating through the ruined streets, projected through Aeternum’s massive military speakers for all to hear.“Your war is over. Lay down your arms. Submit to the governance of Aeternum, and you will be spared.”His words hung in the air like a final judgment.And then, like a descending storm, the Aeternum Army finally began to move.It was a terrifyingly unified march.Thousands upon thousands of troops moved in perfect synchronicity, their steel boots pounding against the earth like a drum of war. Tanks rolled forward, massive military vehicles flanking the advancing battalions, gunships and airships circling the skies like mechanical reapers.At that moment, the people of Alemia saw it—the unstoppable tide of Aeternum’s might de