For the people of Georgina City, the recent days has been nothing short of a turbulence seas and storm. A few weeks ago, the people were shocked with the news of the rising People Rebellion Army movement has started and began to fight against the local lords. Since then the city security has plummeted down from bad to worse, the city lord and the city garrison army were not any better naturally. Ever since the end of the first civil war and Aeternum retreated from Alemia Nation, and the new lord then take over, dismissing and unjustly punishing all the righteous Aeternum Apprentices, lives has been hard for everyone.Ever since the change of power, the masses concerned or their day to day lives, is just to survive each day and kept on living. Not enough with the constant danger outside the city, the inside of the city were even worse, as the city garrison army and the city lord himself being a tyrant, corruption running rampant, and the one that were in power were just doing whatever
“..…Reginald!…opened up!…its me, your brother, Bob!….its okay now….you can come out!….”.(Bob)Out of nowhere, Mr. Reginald front door were banged, and Mr. Reginald instantly recognized the voice behind the banging, it was his younger brother, Bob. In a hurry, Mr. Reginald put her daughter in her crib, and opened the locked door, he was glad to see his bald headed brother, standing outside his door looking vibrant, giving him a hug, thankful that he was fine, the 2 stayed like that for a few seconds.“I’m opening the door now!….….Bob!…thank god you are fine…”.(Reginald)“Of course, I am fine Big Brother…..Brother….it is fine now….the war….it is over!….look….look around you…..Aeternum soldiers has come….”.(Bob)Proudly, Bob stepped back and widen his arms to the side, prompting Mr. Reginald to looked around him, and like what his brother had said. Aeternum Soldiers has arrived in the Georgina City, that green military uniforms were so recognizable that anyone th
“Brother….we should go the City Centre right now…”.(Bob)“Why?..is something going on there?..”.(Reginald)“Yes!…his Highness President Mies is there….and he is about to give a speech for us!….he is the one that liberated Georgina City just now!….Look!…everyone is heading to the city center right now!…”.(Bob)“wait, let me get, Little Tommy and Angel for a minute…then we're head to the City Centre…I wanted to see our President!…I wanted to be a part of this historic moment…”.(Reginald)“Sure!…let’s go together..”.(Bob)Bob pointed out to the masses on the street, who are currently slowly walking out of their house and flooding the street, all of them were visibly walking towards the city center. Still, hearing that the President of Aeternum was here, and knowing from his brother, that the president was the one responsible for delivering their recently found freedom, Reginald's attention was piqued, and just like everyone else, he too wanted to join the crowd, and see the hero who libe
“[ Just now…a few minutes ago….I, together with my Army…had finally reach and also defeated the Georgina City Garrison Army….we have fell the walls and gates…punished and killed all those corrupted soldiers on our way here!…..not only that…we have already secured this entire city, fully!….and finally we have fully liberated this city entirely!….]”.(President Mies)“YEESSS!!!…WOOO…”.(Crowds)“LONG LIVE AETERNUM!!!…LONG LIVE HIS HIGHNESS!!!…WOO…”.(Crowds)Cheers erupted from the crowds as everyone celebrated the good news, everyone went and hugged their loved ones with tears in their eyes, as finally they were free and can finally get their unjust and revenged slightly satiated as they learned that their oppressor and those evil people had died.“[ People of Georgina City….I have heard your cry…..your cry for justice…your cry for freedom and your cry for retributions…..although your cries fell deaf to the ears of your very own leaders…your own government….but rest assured…for I…have hea
“LONG LIVE AETERNUM!!!…LONG LIVE HIS HIGHNESS!!!…WOO…”.(Crowds)“WE THANK YOU, SIR!!….LONG LIVE AETERNUM!!..LONG LIVE HIS HIGHNESS PRESIDENT!!..”.(Knight Joseph & People Rebellion Army)With the crowds, the excited rebels army were also touched beyond words for the resident thoughtful gesture towards their sacrifice. They knew now that the promise were being said, that it will come true for all the rebels and soon they will finally become a full pledged soldiers of Aeternum who can be proud of their achievements, beside from then on they will be getting a heard start, rising straight to private Second class, that would be rewarding enough for them all.“[ Those these heroes, that have fallen…worried not, Aeternum government will also acknowledge the member of People Rebellion Army who had deceased… Aeternum government will be granting the family and heir of the deceased member with stipend every months and to the child of these fallen heroes…they will be able to received free educatio
“[ People of Georgina City…I am pleased to announce to you all….that in my battle to liberate this city…I have personally, punished and executed…all the City Lord men, he corrupted officials, soldiers, officers and nobles…that had plagued this city like am unending disease!…I beheaded them all and culled them down like the vermin that they are!….be rejoice!!…]”.(President Mies)“LONG LIVE AETERNUM!!!…LONG LIVE HIS HIGHNESS!!!…WOO…”.(Crowds)“YOUR HIGHNESS!!…THANK YOU!!!…”.(Crowds)At this point the crowds were akin to a cult member in the midst of their mad prayer, all thanks to the revelation after revelation that the Aeternum President has presented to them, They have not only being liberated and ushered into a new era of peace, but even their old hatred were settled in one go. Certainly Aeternum were just too kind to them, at this point, it is not hard to believe that the populace favor to Aeternum governance has already broke through the roof.“[ In a few days, My military and my
“[ After this city and region…my army will move forward to liberate the entire northern until Northwestern region…on every city, towns and village…I will make sure that the people will be well taken care of…the corrupt, tyrant and evil leader, lords and nobles will be punished accordingly!….no longer will you all live in fear and unjust!….everything will change under my rule…and it is one for the better that the current ones….to everyone that are listening to this broadcast all over Alemia nation…..please wait patiently and with hope…..for Aeternum will come to you and save you all….Thank you…and May Glory Be Eternal!…]”.(President Mies)With that, the President ended his speech and waved to the crowds as he walked off the stage.“YEAH!!!…”.(Crowds)“LONG LIVE AETERNUM!!!…LONG LIVE HIS HIGHNESS!!!…WOO…”.(Crowds)“WE LOVE YOU, YOUR HIGHNESS!!!….”.(Crowds)“THE TIME IS COMING!!…JUSTICE IS COMING!!!…LONG LIVE AETERNUM!!!!…”.(Crowds)Even after minutes, after the President is gone from th
“Really?…that is just what you had in mind?…”.(General Eliza)“Hmmm…y..yeah, I guess?…”.“Sure, if you said it is just that..then I will leave it at that….and also, Duchess Kolarova and Grand General Bina had just fully secured the entire Southeastern Region just now…”.(General Eliza)“Wow…that was, fast…”.That was surprising of them to move that fast, so right now the entire old Eastern Region has finally become apart of Aeternum fully secured and open to be manipulated as I pleased.“They heard you feat…and decided that they wanted to join the competition as well…as a result, Grand General Bina conquered and entire town on her own…and Duchess Kolarova literally bombarded an entire city wall and defense using a single warship….”.(General Eliza)“.…..that is unexpected…”.That 2 were definitely competitive, still as long as they conquered and secured the region, it doesn’t mattered much to me. Naturally on their side, casualty is not a problem at all, their mission is rather quite in
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
The project would take time—perhaps years—but its impact would begin in weeks.“Once the roads are in place,” Merrica said, entering her chamber with a report in hand, “we’ll be able to move goods faster, respond to crises quicker, and prepare for the second phase: economic zone development.”Helen took the report with a tired, but satisfied smile. “This… this they will see. This they will believe.”“And when they do,” Merrica said, “they’ll follow.”Late that night, as the wind howled against the palace windows, Helen stood in her private study, gazing out at the flickering torches lining the city streets. In her hand was a smooth, curved stone from the first road pile—just a plain stone, but to her, it was the beginning of a foundation.Her fingers closed around it as she whispered to herself, “Let this road lead us to a better kingdom.” And with that, the first steps into a new Hallerus had begun.The throne room had seen war plans, council betrayals, and royal declarations. But on
The ministers eagerly pointed out their favorite places from their student years.“Over there—that café served synthetic ice cream you have to try.”“That’s the district where I first saw a holographic opera.”“This is where I spent hours in the central library—eight floors of pure knowledge.”Helen listened with quiet amusement and growing wonder. These weren’t just stories. This was the future.They stopped first at a shopping promenade, where modern boutiques lined the plaza. Aeternum fashion—streamlined, elegant, tailored for form and comfort—was on full display.Helen tried on a pale blue dress lined with iridescent threads that shifted color slightly under different lighting. She admired herself in the mirror. Regal, yet free. She hadn’t felt this light in years.Merrica chuckled as she twirled slightly. “Careful. You’ll make the palace tailors obsolete.”Next came the Aeternum cuisine district. The aroma of spices, imported meats, baked delicacies and exotic fruit blends filled
Meerkat sipped from his flask; eyes gleaming. “Monster cores alone could offset our collective energy reliance on Aeternum’s hybrid reactors. If those dungeons are stabilized and regulated under UNA protocols, we’re looking at a resource boom.”Angela arched an eyebrow. “All that assumes stability. A kingdom can’t regulate dungeons if they can’t regulate their own court.”“Well,” Meerkat said with a shrug, “that’s what Merrica’s for, isn’t it?”They all laughed lightly—because it was true. The man’s reputation preceded him. Hallerus may have signed with a queen, but Merrica had built the bridge.Kaneda leaned forward. “It’s risky, but it’s a calculated risk. We’re not signing blind loyalty here. We’re watching. Evaluating. But make no mistake—if this works, Hallerus becomes the keystone of continental connectivity.”Redwall drummed his fingers on his knee. “I suppose that’s why we’re here. Not to clap at the signing. But to see if the queen is truly changed.”“She is,” Angela said qui
“And now, a major announcement: With the signing complete, Hallerus Kingdom is formally inducted into the United Nation Alliance as its thirty-first member. This marks a turning point—not only for Hallerus, but for the entire Central Continent.”“The UNA, now composed of thirty-one sovereign nations, officially becomes the largest unified alliance in the world’s history—its reach, economic power, and strategic cooperation unmatched by any prior coalition.”“Following this event, Aeternum has confirmed it will begin a nationwide rollout of its Super Stores, factories, and humanitarian infrastructure in Hallerus territory. In exchange, Hallerus will provide critical resources and cultural integration into the alliance structure.”“Public reaction is already beginning to surface—here in New City, spontaneous celebrations have begun in the multicultural districts where former Hallerians live. Meanwhile, markets across the UNA are surging in response to the stability this alliance signifie
“I don’t forget betrayal easily,” I said. “And Aeternum doesn’t forget pain lightly. What happened between us—it scarred people. People who trusted Hallerus. Soldiers who bled for your freedom. Civilians who saw us pulled out overnight.”“I know,” Helen said. “And I accept the cost.”“But,” I said, letting the word hang before softening my tone, “I do respect accountability.”Her eyes met mine. “Then we start again?”“We do,” I said, extending a hand.She took it. Her grip was firm.“We bury the hatchet,” I added. “But let’s be clear—this is not a return to old friendship. This is a new foundation. One built on lessons learned.”Helen nodded. “Agreed.”Merrica exhaled, satisfied. “It’s what both sides need.”I looked at Helen, voice calm. “You have a second chance now. Few leaders get that. Don’t waste it.”She nodded again, quietly this time. “I won’t.”“Good,” I said. “Because your people need you more than ever. Rule wisely. Rule well. Let this alliance be your legacy.”For the fir
“We’ll export more to Hallerus—especially food. You’ll need it. In return, we’ll import more raw ore and minerals. Your mining sector’s still decent, right?”“It is.”“Then let’s grow that. More volume, more jobs, more imports on both sides.”He beamed. “Thank you, my friend.”I smiled back. “You’ll find I don’t just use the whip.”“A carrot, then?”“Always. A balanced hand is how you keep control. Too much punishment, and you push people away. Too much reward, and they forget who they owe.”Merrica nodded slowly. “You’ve become a real ruler.”I stood, offering my hand again. “I became what this world needed.”He shook it. “And I’ll make sure Hallerus becomes what Aeternum can trust.”We stood in silence for a moment longer. The sound of cheering still floated in faintly from the streets below. Somewhere out there, Queen Helen was being paraded through New City—through a modern marvel built from vision and precision. Through a world she couldn’t have imagined a year ago.And now, she’
“They’re… happy to see us?” she asked, disbelief in her voice.Duke Merrica gave her a half-smile. “Some of them, yes. The others are watching. Judging. As they should.”One young woman in the crowd, her hair wrapped in Aeternum’s signature style, waved a small Hallerus flag and called out, “Welcome back! My family’s from Archenport—we’re with you!”Helen felt a warmth rise in her chest. Her lips curled, hesitant, but sincere. She lifted a gloved hand and waved back.Her ministers behind her smiled with relief. The people hadn’t forgotten them. Or maybe… maybe Aeternum’s citizens were willing to forgive, even if their leaders were not.Still, with each new marvel the city revealed, her pride took another small wound.Digital traffic signs shifted in real-time. Elevated walkways moved gently above the streets. Tall towers bore solar glass and climate control systems beyond her comprehension. Everything was clean. Efficient. Vibrant.Hallerus, by contrast, was still struggling to clear