“...By the way, Joel….why are a lot of locals here in the Plaza at this time of a day….look there were even stalls and vendors here….it like a small festival…”.(Mr. Taran)The amount of people and the festivity in and around the plaza right now was mind-boggling, everyone knew that they were not here to celebrate the refugees, so what were they here for, and the locals brought their entire family and dressed neatly as well.“We are all here..to watch the Night time news at 8…see that beautiful crystal on a pedestal…right in the middle of that fountain?…”.(Mr. Joel)Joel pointed at a large crystal, that was present perfectly in the middle of the plaza, at the moment, there were a few men dressed in uniforms busily preparing something at the base of the fountain clearly preparing the crystal.“That beautiful crystal?…”.(Mr.Taran)“Yes…that is the Holographic Broadcast Crystal…and it can project videos and images for everyone to see…and today is a special occasion, where the Night time n
“[So….here it goes….when the broadcast started…a sudden videos or an image will be displayed…here…on the air above this fountain….it will be so large that everyone can see it and also hear it….at that time, please do not panic…as what you are seeing will not be chasing after you at all….it’s a news…and it will stay that way……none of this will harm you at all…so be at ease, sit down and enjoyed the news….]”.(Team Leader Johnathan)In Pearl City and New Sunders City the newly ‘liberated’ region there has been a case where the audience went into panic mode, and thus created chaos to the masses, and so, as to not repeat the same situation as before, the Department has taken precaution, and that is what Team Leader Johnathan were doing right now, the prep talk. Naturally what Team Leader John were doing were also being done at all of the Broadcasting Centre all around the territory.“[Do not Panic nor scared…remembers, this is News and videos…also, do stay polite, seated and silence when t
Right from the start, when the news went live, the Broadcast had been going strong and frontal, not a single punchline was held back. Aeternum was upright and everyone can only acknowledge this fact when from the start Aeternum News has been airing all of Alemia Nation's dirty laundry. By openly denouncing the Alemia Nation government, it made it clear that the 2 nations now have a blood feud, and not until only one of them remained that this war will end.“[Yesterday, Our soldiers has finally managed to rescue all of Aeternum Apprentices that were being prosecuted, harassed and punished by the many Alemia Noble and Lord….out of the 5000 Apprentices that were elected and appointed into the position, to manage the Alemia Territory…..right now, along with the recently rescued…only 1500 Apprentices remained….]”.(Holographic Broadcast Crystal/News)Quara Raedrim delivered this news with a solemn expression and attitude. Revealing the bad news to the entire world of the atrocities that the
“Aeternum way of life, is different Taran…please don’t stay the same as you were before…because if you did…then the entire society will turn their backs at you, my friend….and that’s includes me as well…”.(Mr. Joel)With his focus and sight still glued at the Holographic display, Joel reminded Taran. But at the moment, it sounded more like a warning to him, if he doesn’t change his way, then for sure things will not be pretty for him and his family here, under the Aeternum Governance.“I have learned my lesson, my Friend…things will no longer be the same…I will make sure of it…”.(Mr. Taran)“...Good, then…”.(Mr. Joel)The 2 gentlemen once again focused on the news, already got passed their intense emotional moment.“[And thus, with now all the rescued apprentices has been saved and now receiving treatments at the Hospitals….This situation has brought our Cabinet into a conclusion…The Alemia Nobles and Lord are intentionally removing the apprentices in secret…so that they can be in pow
Every eyes were glued to the screen as they appreciates the beauty and the looks of the Aeternum Vice President, Vice President Elijah then made a polite yet regal bow addressing the entire nation of viewers and listeners, then went behind the desk, sitting down and settling herself perfectly before the screen. The camera then panned forward and now in full focus, capturing the Vice President image, fully.“[…Good Evening, Ladies and Gentlemen…I greet our beloved Citizens of Aeternum across our territory…To our President, Ministers, officers and soldiers that are currently in the front line….I greet you all and prayed for you safety and glorious day…..To the people of Alemia Nation and to all of the people that are watching and listening to this State Address…Good Evening and may god bless us all with prosperity and happiness…..Citizens of Aeternum…Today, on behalf of the President, the Ministers and the Cabinet…I am here to address you all, in regards of our nation current state…..My
“What the heck?!…200 million people?!!….that is outrageous?!…and yet they still kept fighting?…”.(Mr.Taran)“Why are you that shock, young man?….to those idiots…we the common people were expandable to them…and see…this is the prove of it all…but never have I ever thought that I learned such facts for the leader of other nation…”.(Old Grandpa)“Sob~…huhuhuh~…my son~!…”.(Old Grandma)Beside the blunt grandpa, sat his wife, sobbing her heart out as she called out to her deceased son, one soul of those 200 millions that has lost in the reign of those horrible nobles. Every refugees heart were broken all at the same time, as they finally learned that the injustice that they experienced were not only felt by just them but to many other Alemia citizens, and naturally it only hurt more,as this fact were said, addressed and acknowledge by the other nation leaders and their own.“[ Under the reign of Queen Romella, Crown Prince Amariss, Alemia Royal Court, Nobles and Lord….Corruptions, injustic
“The gate has been closed and the matter regarding the Refugees has been handled….Oliver are you alright…it kinda rare to see you just daydream like this…”.(Major General Lucas)“.…It’s nothing….oh and thanks for the help…the sudden order caught me and the staff off guard by a lot….…at the very least…the lives of these refugees will spared right?…”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)Following the Duke, General Lucas also stood before the window and gazed at the crowd in the Plaza.“You worried about some useless stuff, Oliver…This war were led by His Highness President himself….and also all the top brass were at the fore front of this battle….they will not be massacring the entire population….we are not some barbaric army…rest assured…only those that deserved it will die…and it will also be punished accordingly….”.(Major General Lucas)“Hahaha….I just can’t help myself to be worried…I have been through a lot of battle and war myself….but every time I do…death were everywhere…When I sa
“As soon as we started to march…we planned to immediately conquer all these settlements whilst we move forward…they were in our paths…I suggest subdued them and thoroughly made sure that we left no gap behind our back…”.(Major Fontana De Ark)“Conquering these 30 settlements as we move forward, huh…..it can be done as you planned…but this will slow our movement even more…., especially if we wanted to follow the initial war plans and get to Georgina City in 3 days from now…I wanted to mention that…Georgina City is the border between the Central and Northern Region….and we need to control that branching point as fast as we can…remember we need to conquer the Northern Region as well…and this…all this settlement..is still within the Eastern Region…”.(Sergeant Leku)Leku pointed at the map with his finger circling all the settlements that Major Fontana asked to conquer as the army moved forward. “Sergeant Leku is correct if we decide to conquer this settlement as we move forward…we will b
“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