As the group of Aeternum top echelon arrive at the Presidential Estate, everyone were in their high spirit, both for Elijah and the groups as well as for the Estate staffs. It is not a common sight to see Aeternum top echelon gathered in a single, even in New City, the Capital City of Aeternum, such sight were rare, unless it was the Cabinet meeting time, but even then no common people can even get near that place. So for the staff, this is a great honour and privileges for them, perhaps a story that they can pass down to their friends and relatives.“Welcome everyone….to New Sunders City, Presidential Estate or rather Mansion….from the very start, his Highness has chosen this Mansion and estate as his property…”.(Holgun Iron Horn)The mansion itself if it were put to words, quite humble for the stature of the man that were using it. The interior were lacking in luxurious furniture and decoration, some of it can be seen here and there, and it was the remnants of the previous owner tas
“It’s not his fault…I plan to strip the entire Mansion interior bare….but for now, it has to function as a base and office….I took the optimal choice for it….if I overhaul the entire mansion…it will take months before I can use it…..”.Everyone looked at me, as I covered for Holgun, Elijah is truly upset about the whole thing, not really a good thing for her to do but then again, I already gave her the rights to reprimanded me about things like this. Image maintenance is one of things that I often forgot and looked over, its a hassle for me, but then again, that is her area in my household. Elijah still wanted to continue but at this point, I don’t want to waste time for this matter, as we still have a lot of important discussion to be done with today.“Elijah, everyone come upstairs…we have a lot to talk about….and it is better to get it done as quickly as possible...come on…hurry up..”.Waving my hand to hurry them all, Elijah just rolled her eyes, and decided to let this side track
To make everyone understand my reason to hasten the phase of war, I presented to them the reports that came onto my desk, everyday, all the video and photo evidence that the A.C.I.A agents inside the remaining 3 region has sent to me. The same reports can be obtained elsewhere in New City, but this one come to me first, since this is the time of war, and the flow of information in regards to everything that is going on inside the scope of war, come through me first.“.…..Dear lord….if this were left continued….then nothing will remains….”.(Vice President Elijah)“All the surface mines has already being mine to the point of depleted…Wow…they even harvest everything….the entire region of farm were barren…”.(Governor Countess Jelina)On the slide show that were shown on the projector screen, there were various images, and all of it showed a dire situation inside the 3 region. It is not the devastation of war, as everyone that is already an image that everyone were already used to. But th
“Oh For God Sake!…those greedy bastard nobles were at it again!…..”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)Duke Oliver were furious to the point he slammed his hand, full force downwards on my long table, the sound of his angry fist coming down echoed through the entire chamber. Luckily, Elijah were there to protect the table with her magic, if she wasn’t my long table would be shattered instantly.“They were using the war as an excuse to just plundered everything….typical of them to do such things…at this harsh time they opted to exploit everything for their own benefits….let me guess….is there a sign of any of these nobles, tried to escape?..”.(Minister Bina)“There is some of them already packing their belongings…trying to runaway with their ill gains…at this point, they were more like robbers..”.To this, I presented them with another evidence both written and also a video evidence of the current situation. Showing that a lot of noble that started to act like bandits were actually not
“My Navy are ready at any time…made the order..and we shall rain the enemy with fire and death..”.(Admiral Duchess Kolarova Qoon)With Bina agreeing, naturally the entire military factions already have their decision set. Colonel Xing and Admiral Duchess Kolarova naturally nodded their heads in sync, as they are looking forward to the end of this war.“I agreed…after all, since the enemy has collected everything…I don’t want those riches left our palm…I rather use what they collected to rebuilt the region…rather that we use our funds…beside…we need the remaining resource for ourselves….I don’t want to manage a loss….My Ministry can’t handle that…”.(Minister Andrea)Although she sounded callous, at the end of the day, she was correct. We started this war in hoping that the cost will be recoup by the raw resource we obtained in Alemia, but if the resource were no longer there, then we might just have an economic problem later on. Of which, is definitely not an ideal situation at all, we
“Alright….then I motion for Aeternum, under my command…from this moment forward, that we will mobilized our troops to fight the enemy and ultimately regain control of the entire Alemia Nation and subjected this nation under my rule….Any Objection on this motion?…”.“No, Your Highness!!…”.(Everyone)A resolute support as everyone in the room obeyed my decree. Although it might sounded overbearing at the moment, I need to make sure that I said this as this will go into the records of history, such decision cannot be made casually.“Good, at the moment, I have the Special Force Unit 01, under my command…to conduct a search and rescue operation to save all the Apprentices survivor that are scattered in all the 3 regions….so far, the completion of the mission is around 30%…..and thus as soon as the mission were completed……Aeternum Military will be fully mobilized…..I want everyone to be prepared..from our men….to the press coverage, to the management!…be ready…..as this time…when we move…w
“...Elijah, I assumed that this 4 is your elected temporary observer?…”.“Yes, Sir….me and the cabinet has chosen these 4 to hold the position of Temporary Observer…they are carefully selected, with taking in account of their talent, capability, loyalty and also their merits….I can fully assure you that…these 4 can surely live up to you expectation….”.(Vice President Elijah)“Is that so?…if Elijah had said so about you all…then I will never have any doubt about it at all…Ah…Miss Renee Coral…I have high expectation seeing you here…and surely you live up to my expectation, I see..”.“Naturally, Your Highness…I only live to serve…this humble officer is delighted to meet his highness expectation, sir…”.(Miss Renee Coral)The only one that I know were Renee Coral, after all she is the one that I secretly pushed forward for this position, and looking at her right now, I have made a great choice to put her on the lead. In truth, Renee Coral by all means have the right to rule over the Sunder
Now that one of the candidates had already gotten her assignment, it was time for me to turn to the 3 other candidates left. Naturally, just like Miss Renee Coral the 3, were no slouch either. All 4 of the candidates are as diverse as it can get, in both race and gender 2 women and 2 male. What is even better is all of them were young of age, meaning that they can stay in this position longer and accumulate experience as vast as they can. It was one of the criteria that I explicitly listed for Elijah to follow. In this world usually, those that were above 40 years of age, can stand at a high position, but for me, I do it the other way around.Young people with talent and loyalty should be lifted up to be in their correct and supposed position. I have thrown away all the convoluted ways of medieval society that were expected of this world and put my way of thinking in Aeternum culture. Naturally, such moves do have a lot of people complaining about it, but not a single person dared to
I knew what was at stake. We had to uphold this example. We had to show, beyond doubt, that the age of “Human First” was over.That the only supremacy left was the supremacy of character. Wisdom. Unity. Vision. And if we could carve that truth into the very soul of the UNA—if we could bury the old hatreds under libraries, not graves—then maybe, just maybe, this world could finally, finally leave its chains behind.I stood up from my chair, moving to the window. Out there, the city pulsed—an endless, living testament to what was possible when walls were torn down, not built higher. I closed my eyes for a moment. I didn’t want to be remembered as the conqueror of nations. I wanted to be remembered as the architect of a new era.One where no child was born inferior. One where no citizen was condemned by the shape of their ears or the color of their skin or the tail on their back. One where power didn’t mean oppression—but opportunity.Aeternum would be the beacon. And the UNA? The vessel
I took another sip of tea, letting the warmth spread through me.Because here’s the delicious irony: by copying our education system, they didn’t just adopt our books and schedules.They were adopting our mindset.Every child who learned using our curriculum. Every teacher trained by our methods. Every official who quoted Aeternum textbooks. They were all little seeds planted deep within foreign soil.In ten years?Those nations would think like us.In twenty?They would be like us. All without a single sword being drawn. I leaned back in my chair, utterly content.Without armies, without bloodshed, we were gaining soft political power over thirty-one nations.Real power.The kind that shaped futures. Mina clinked her cup lightly against mine in a silent toast, her green eyes sparkling.“To the future?” she teased.I smiled, lifting my cup.“To the future we’re writing,” I said.And out there, beneath the quiet, darkening sky, the seeds of a new world had already begun to bloom.The n
In New City, the public watched it all unfold on massive news screens and digital displays.A young woman in a coffee shop blinked back tears.“My mother couldn’t even sign her name,” she said. “Now, she’s going to school at sixty. Can you imagine?”A factory worker on break raised his can of iced tea. “They used to mock us for thinking machines would replace us. Now? My kid’s learning to design them.”Later that evening, President Mies stood at his office window in the Black House, overlooking a city glowing with lights and ambition.Minister Myers entered, holding the finalized signed charter.“It’s done,” he said quietly. “They all agreed. The future begins today.”Mies nodded. “We’ve unified their borders, their defense, and their markets,” he said. “Now, we unify their minds.”A long silence followed. Then, just a single line: “History will remember this moment.” And across the continent, it already had.The evening air was soft, almost languid, as I sat back in my chair, savorin
As the documents were sealed, cameras flashed and live broadcasts streamed the images of rulers shaking hands with President Mies—smiles genuine, eyes alight with purpose.The message to the world was unmistakable:Aeternum does not just lead with power—it leads with knowledge.Later, in a private conversation, Jonathan Myers turned to Mies.“This is more than we hoped.”Mies looked out the window of his office, where the UNA flags fluttered in a perfect row.“No,” he said. “This is exactly what I planned.”Jonathan raised a brow. “And what next?”Mies smiled faintly. “We teach the world… to think like us.”The central assembly hall of New Concordia UNA Headquarters—a gleaming white dome adorned with banners of thirty-one nations—had never been so full.Delegates filled every seat. National flags stood in perfect rows. The giant LED display behind the stage glowed with the symbol of the United Nation Alliance, now framed by a new banner in golden letters:"Education for All – A Future
Outside the palace gates, the citizens of Hallerus City buzzed with excitement. News traveled fast: another king had come, and he, too, had seen the truth.And far beyond the city walls, whispers began in other UNA courts:“Perhaps we should ask Queen Helen for assistance.”“Maybe Aeternum’s model isn’t just for them.”“Could we build this future too?”In the Black House of New City, when President Mies received the report of King Leopold’s visit, he simply closed the folder and smiled slightly."One seed sows a thousand trees," he murmured.And in the fields of Fantasma, the seeds of knowledge had already begun to sprout.The towering skyline of New City shimmered beneath a clear morning sky. It was a perfect day for diplomacy—and a historic one.Within the great glass-paneled east wing of the Black House, Aeternum’s political nerve center, a long oval table had been prepared. Security was tight, the air dignified, yet the atmosphere was distinctly welcoming. For today, President Mie
That evening, Queen Helen hosted a quiet reception for the UNA visitors. Modest food, strong Hallerian tea, and conversation flowed freely.“We’re not pretending it’s perfect,” Helen told them. “But we’re not pretending it’s impossible, either.”One observer raised a hand, smiling. “Would you be open to helping other nations start similar programs?”Helen looked to Merrica, then back to them.“Of course,” she said. “We’ve taken help. It would be wrong not to offer it.”It was the kind of answer that made diplomats take notes. And so, Hallerus—once a fractured kingdom cast in shadow—began to shine in a new light. Not as a symbol of power. But as a model of transformation. And as the scholars walked the streets of Hallerus City, alongside teachers and curious children, they quietly realized: The future wasn’t just being forged in Aeternum anymore. It was spreading.The scent of blooming gardenias filled the royal courtyard of Hallerus Royal Palace. The sun hung high above the battlement
“It’s… beautiful,” she said.Jonathan smiled. “It’s sure is,.”The first major step was the immediate conversion of six major city libraries into public education centers. Then came the pilot schools—one for each major region of the kingdom. Each staffed with a blend of local teachers (newly trained) and educational experts from Aeternum who came to oversee implementation.Within a month, Hallerus Elementary Schools opened their doors for the first time. Children from farming villages and mining towns, who had never once held a book of their own, were now reading stories about space, science, and society. They learned arithmetic on digital chalkboards and watched recorded lectures from Aeternum instructors. Classrooms were modest, but organized. Desks were salvaged, but steady.The change was jarring. But it was real. Queen Helen visited one of these pilot schools in the outskirts of Archenport. There, she saw barefoot children reciting alphabet lines. She watched a young girl raise h
Outside in the streets of New City, a mural was already being painted on the wall of a youth center—depicting two children, one Aeternian and one Hallerian, sitting together at a shared desk beneath the words:"Wisdom Unites What War Divides."The mural was uncommission—but no one was taking it down. From within the homes, classrooms, and council chambers of Aeternum, the message was clear: the world was learning, and they were learning from Aeternum.And that made the people walk taller.Because every road rebuilt in Hallerus, every classroom opened, every young mind taught in their system—was a quiet victory for Aeternum’s vision. The age of empires was ending. The age of influence had begun.The great hall of Hallerus Royal Palace hadn’t hosted a summit like this in over a generation. Not for war. Not for taxation. But for education.Long tables stretched beneath arched stone windows, newly adorned with fresh flags representing each province of the Hallerus Kingdom. The air smelled
Contracts were awarded to the newly established Hallerus Road Commission, overseen by both local talent and advisory engineers from Aeternum. Bright orange marker flags began appearing all over the kingdom, outlining future road paths. Caravans brought in equipment, gravel, construction tools—and, notably, several transport trucks from Aeternum carrying the first batch of reinforced roadstone, a durable blend sourced from the Stone Ring mountains.Helen personally visited the first construction site just outside the capital—a winding, broken stretch leading to a key trade town in the east.She knelt beside the workers, running her fingers through the packed dirt and gravel. “This path,” she said to a nearby foreman, “will be the spine of our kingdom.”He blinked, surprised at her presence, then bowed. “Then we’ll make sure it’s strong, Your Majesty.”As roadwork began, the kingdom watched. Villages previously isolated by floods or rough terrain saw the first signs of inclusion. Mercha