“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, Neavys Briarfel…will honorably accept this duty and will serve with my utmost dedication and ability to serve as a Temporary Observer of the Southern Region of Alemia….May glory be eternal…”.(Miss Neavys Briarfel)Done with her oath, Neavys Briarfel stood up and walked to my left, joining the line with Miss Renee Coral, now I focused on the 2 men before me. One is short and the other is quite tall, possibly even a head taller than me.“Mister Halgar….another fine talent born from our university…I believe you served in the Army before this..correct?..”.“Yes, Sir!…First Lieutenant Halgar of the Aeternum Royal Army, Sir!….”.(Mister Halgar)Halgar is a dwarf, and unlike the other 2 before that have their last name, Halgar doesn’t. he was a born slave until he was saved by Aeternum, his life journey was amazing, born as a slave, trained as a battle slave, saved by Aeternum, and joined the Aeternum Army rose through the ranks and at the same time pursued study to the highest degree and
“For the first time ever, we bring to you, the Dukedom of Angela—as seen through the lens of Aeternum television!” Quara announced proudly.The footage zoomed in to Angela City, its sprawling medieval-style castles and townships standing in stark contrast to Aeternum’s modern metropolis. The streets of Angela were bustling, the markets filled with traders, and most importantly, the brand-new train station was shown in full glory—with an Aeternum-built high-speed train pulling in.Loud cheers erupted from across the nation.“I never thought I’d be able to see another country without having to travel!” a young boy marveled, watching from his family’s living room.Back in the Angela Grand Plaza, where a giant public viewing screen had been set up, Angela’s own citizens were watching themselves on the Aeternum News.A young Angela nobleman paled, tugging at his collar. “Is this how they see us? We look so… so old-fashioned compared to them!”His companion, a wealthy merchant, nodded. “The
As life in Angela rapidly modernized, one final surprise awaited its citizens—a marvel unlike anything they had ever seen before.Under President Mies’ orders, Minister Rafaela of A.R.D.H.M. (Art, Research, Development, Health, and Magic) had finally completed a project years in the making.Aeternum had officially invented the world’s first television.At Angela’s Grand Plaza, a massive gathering of people stood in front of a newly constructed screen.“Is this… some kind of moving painting?” an old man asked, adjusting his spectacles.His grandson, a curious boy named Emile, tugged on his sleeve. “Grandpa, look! The picture is… changing!”The crowd gasped as the screen flickered to life, revealing an image of DJ Skelly and Quara Raedrim, two of Aeternum’s most famous radio hosts.“Greetings, citizens of Angela!” DJ Skelly’s booming voice echoed across the plaza. “Today is a historic day! For the first time ever, the people of Aeternum and Angela will witness the future of entertainmen
At Fort Steelward, a border outpost near the west, Angela’s Captain Cedric Durand stood alongside Aeternum’s Colonel Matthias Kael, watching as their combined forces executed a tactical drill.“You train your men well,” Captain Cedric admitted, watching as Aeternum’s soldiers swiftly took down training dummies with precise gunfire and coordinated tactics.Colonel Kael smirked. “Efficiency is key. We fight with strategy, discipline, and superior equipment.”Angela’s soldiers were still adjusting to Aeternum’s modernized warfare, but the results spoke for themselves. Crime rates near the border had dropped by 60% in just three months, and monster activity was at an all-time low.For Angela’s government, this was the best possible outcome. A safer nation meant a stronger economy, happier citizens, and more stability.In the halls of Angela’s Royal Palace, the nation’s ministers convened for a special meeting to discuss the growing partnership with Aeternum.“I must admit,” Minister Jean-
“So…” Baroness Elise folded her arms. “Are you telling us that our businesses are failing because we refuse to acknowledge the common folk as valuable clients?”“Precisely,” Lionel said. “Look, my friends—tradition is fine, but wealth does not care about tradition. You must ask yourselves, do you wish to cling to outdated ideals and watch your investments fail? Or will you embrace modernity and open your doors to the true economy?”The Angela nobles were silent.Marquis Alistair eventually exhaled. “Damn… I hate to admit it, but you’re right.”Duke Clarence sighed, rubbing his temples. “It seems we have much to reconsider.”Lionel smirked. “That’s the first step to success. Now… shall we discuss how to properly revamp your business strategies?”By the time Angela’s nobles returned home, their entire perspective had changed. Within weeks, their resorts underwent major rebranding, opening their services to the wealthy merchants, military officers, and successful craftsmen that made up A
Duke Clarence and his companions exchanged glances. The idea of a nobility focused on economy and culture rather than ruling and taxation was unthinkable in the Dukedom of Angela.At that moment, Countess Vivian Lancaster, a noblewoman from Aeternum’s east, approached the group with a knowing smile. “And you should know, Duke Clarence,” she said smoothly, “there is far more wealth and prestige in industry than in ruling over struggling farmers.”She produced a document, sliding it across the table. It was an investment portfolio—Aeternum Nobles had turned entire mountain valleys into profitable spa resorts, old castles into boutique hotels, and hunting grounds into elite golf courses.Marquis Alistair leaned forward, his eyes widening at the immense profits outlined in the reports. “By the heavens… you’re making millions in mere months,” he whispered.Viscount Lionel nodded, clearly enjoying their shock. “And it is all because we embraced progress, rather than clinging to the past.”Ba
“This railway is not merely a connection between nations,” Queen Angela declared, “but a symbol of progress. A bridge between past traditions and the bright future we shall build together.”President Mies added, “With this project, Angela will no longer be isolated or vulnerable. It will be a thriving hub of innovation and prosperity.”The people roared with approval, commoners eager for job opportunities, and nobles eager for increased wealth.Meanwhile, across the border, envoys from Hallerus Kingdom and the Golden Triangle Nation secretly observed the Angela-Aeternum railway collaboration.One Hallerus official slammed his fist onto his desk upon receiving the report. “They’re building a rail network that connects Aeternum to the Forbidden Wasteland?! If this continues, Angela will become untouchable!”A Golden Triangle merchant sneered. “Tch. Those fools in Angela have completely sold themselves to Aeternum. But we can do nothing. Our king already declared hostilities. We are lock
While Angela embraced its partnership with Aeternum, its rival nations were watching with envy and resentment.The Kingdom of Hallerus and the Golden Triangle Nation, both historical adversaries of Aeternum, knew they had missed their chance to secure such a lucrative alliance.In the Hallerus Royal Palace, King Hadrian scowled as he studied a detailed report on the Aeternum-Angela railway project.“They are modernizing too quickly,” he muttered. “Soon, Angela will be just as powerful as Aeternum.”His advisors nodded grimly, but they knew there was nothing they could do.Meanwhile, in the Golden Triangle Nation, Emperor Verix tapped his fingers on his throne, deep in thought.“Aeternum is changing the continent,” he murmured. “And we are falling behind.”With Angela fully embracing progress, Aeternum’s expansion showed no signs of stopping. The railway was more than just steel and tracks—it was the path to a new era. A nation modernizing at unprecedented speed. A people eager to grow
The Dukedom of Angela was no longer just a small kingdom caught between larger powers—it was now on its way to becoming a global trade hub.To further solidify their partnership, Aeternum opened job opportunities for Angela’s citizens. Engineering apprenticeships were offered to young scholars eager to learn Aeternum’s technology. Labor positions in railway maintenance, track laying, and station operations provided work for thousands.Even hospitality and tourism sectors saw a boom, with people preparing for the influx of travelers who would soon visit their cities. Aeternum made one thing clear—this railway wasn’t just for Aeternum’s benefit, but for Angela’s prosperity as well.However, not everyone was happy about this monumental project.The Kingdom of Hallerus and the Golden Triangle Nation, both long-time rivals of Aeternum, watched the cooperation between Aeternum and Angela with growing jealousy and frustration.For years, both nations had sought to expand their influence in t
“Aeternum plans to construct the longest and most advanced railway system in the continent,” Mies explained, unfolding a detailed map of Central Continent on the table.“We wish to connect New City to the Forbidden Wasteland, and we have chosen the Dukedom of Angela as the interconnection point.”Queen Angela studied the map carefully. “So, Angela would serve as the bridge between Aeternum’s mainland and its Wasteland territories?”“Yes,” Minister Andrea confirmed. “We will be using Mana-powered maglev technology, capable of traveling at speeds unheard of in this world.”Princess Angela’s eyes widened. “You mean to tell me… you’re planning to build a train that runs on magic and technology?”Mies smirked. “That’s exactly what we’re doing.”“This will be the first of its kind,” Vice President Elijah added. “And it will set the foundation for global transportation.”The Dukedom of Angela would become the gateway between two of the most significant territories in the world—Aeternum’s mai