“[ 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
When we got to the Georgina City Lord Castle or rather the Georgina Castle, I am quite taken aback by the sheer size of it. It is much bigger than the Sunders Castle, or even my own Presidential Mansion back in New City. The entire castle take over 1 square kilometer wide, located at the North side of Georgina City just shy away from the city wall itself. It even had it’s own 10 meter tall, stone wall with 4 keep to kept the entire estate safe and well guarded. This Georgina Castle is actually well guarded and also more equip than the city itself. It was the English style castle, and it is quite lavish, the gardens on each side and the back were well maintained, there is even a small lake behind the castle.“it is quite beautiful, right?…”.(Agent Marisko)Marisko asked as she opened her arms to the side and inviting everyone in the car to enjoy the scenery.“It is, but at the same time it is quite annoying as well…their castle were this beautiful…but the entire city itself were just l
“Welcome to Georgina Castle, Your Highness and Madam General Eliza…we on behalf of the Castle staff are honored to serve you, Your Highness…This humble one, is named Gerard, Sir…”.(Head Butler Gerard)“Pleased to be here, Butler Gerard…you all may resumed your duty…”.“Understood, Sire….please allow me to guide you…”.(Head Butler Gerard)Like a qualified and wise butler that he is, Gerard only nodded his head and the rest of the group dismissed themselves. Certainly all of them were professional maids and butler, I presume that they must be the Original staff of the castle.“They were the original staff of the castle…and also surprisingly the first member of the People Rebellion Army…all thanks to, Mister Gerard over here…we are able to pin point all the target accurately and also take over the entire castle in just a single night~….he’s done a lot….and beside he is a great servant as well….good at his job..”.(Agent Marisko)“Did I asked anything?..”.I yet to say anything but, Marisk
“Marisko…so how did that task that I have you do…did you managed to get it done?..”.“in this very region…it was done…I made sure of it myself…furthermore, as soon as I done with Georgina City, I also influenced the Northern and Northwestern region population as well…all the eligible one has been secured and those that failed…already on their way to the purge…”.(Agent Marisko)Marisko confidently said her piece, she doesn’t really uncomfortable doing shady work like this, in fact she reveled in it, she excelled in this line of dirty work. And if she said she succeeded, then I would not even entertained that she had possibly failed.“Good…this region is so messy…that the people here is so corrupted in their mindset…whenever they gain a little foothold or hopes…they just become another leech in the society…”.“I agree…eliminating them are the correct answer to this kind problem..as blatant as we want to deal with them in battle…unsurprisingly a lot of them were just a bunch of cowards…w
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
“But that’s not all,” he said. “We’re not just building stores. We’re buying land.”Elijah’s eyes narrowed. “Land?”Andrea arched a brow. “Personal Aeternum-controlled territory?”“Exactly,” Mies said. “We’ll negotiate the purchase and designation of sovereign Aeternum land within Hallerus. Locations where we will build permanent structures—embassies, farms, factories. Property they can’t touch. Not legally. Not politically.”Andrea crossed her arms. “You want to turn this alliance into territorial leverage.”“I want security,” Mies said. “We trusted them once. And they betrayed us. This time, we own the pieces on the board. If they want access to food and prosperity, they give us something real in return. Soil.”Elijah nodded. “No oversight from their monarchy. No interference. Full extraterritorial jurisdiction.”Mies smiled. “Exactly. We build an Aeternum that lives inside their walls. One they can’t tear down without declaring war.”Andrea added, “And when we build those farms and
“We’re proud Aeternians now,” said one local organizer. “But we remember where we came from. If we can help fix the old home while serving the new one, why not?”In university lecture halls, students debated passionately.“Strategically, re-integrating Hallerus into Aeternum’s economic sphere is a no-brainer,” one economics major argued. “We’ll be able to shape their policies from within.”“But trust is a currency too,” another replied. “If we spend it on the wrong partner again, we might pay more than we think.”In a small park in the east district, a group of Aeternum veterans sat on a bench, medals on their coats, eyes on the screens showing news footage of Andrea’s visit.“You remember that street?” one said, pointing.“I remember clearing it house by house,” another replied. “They cheered us one day. Chased us out the next.”The youngest of them, silent until now, finally spoke.“We gave them peace once. Maybe it’s time to give them a future.”Silence followed. No one disagreed.