“Things are slowly going out of control…”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)“You think so?….ahaha….well, that is the difference between us and the other governments….our people can think for themselves….and they wanted us to hear about it….unlike the other nations….our people were not merely just a sheeps….amazing isn’t it….”.(Colonel Alessia Di Gianna)“Sure…that’s great…but still….with that amount of people outside….things can easily spiral out of control…and that shouldn’t happen…especially now..when we had a very crucial decision to make…”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)To many of the old lords, this situation is certainly unsettling to be in, but for many Aeternum born leader, this situation is just something that is to be expected, as things like this is what made the Aeternum governance to be different and unique. At the same time, right outside the Cabinet Hall Building, the crowds that starts at most at a hundreds people has now grown into thousands, traffic, business and now even sch
“Commissioner Layla….” Minister Mina’s voice cut through the din of the crowd, carrying a weight of authority that had been honed through years of public service.“Yes, Madam Minister!” Layla responded, relief palpable in her tone. “Thank God you’re finally here. Look at the crowd, Ma’am. The numbers have kept increasing…” Aeternum Police Commissioner Layla’s voice trailed off as she gestured toward the masses.Minister Mina’s gaze swept across the scene, taking in the sea of faces. “I can see that… It’s even more overwhelming than what I saw from the inside. Is the situation under control?” Her words were calm, but there was an undercurrent of urgency.“Somehow… somehow, the people are still in a reasonable mood. So far, no one has attempted to cross the barrier we’ve set up,” Commissioner Layla replied, her voice tinged with cautious optimism. She gave a wry smile as she motioned toward the crowd, clearly indicating that the protest line had not yet breached the police barricades.“
“[ Folks, let it be known that today, right inside this building, we are in the midst of a respected Cabinet Meeting… A time and place where we discuss the matters that will shape the future of our nation. It is also a place where you—the people—are heard and your concerns are listened to by the leaders of our nation. Seeing you all gathered here today is truly a shocking sight for all of us inside. Let it be known that this is a trying time for all of us. With the war that we are still fighting, we need to be united as one. So, tell me, what has prompted you all to gather here today in this fashion?… ]” Minister Mina’s voice was soothing yet firm, her words carefully chosen to deescalate the situation while inviting the crowd to share their grievances.Her calming presence had an almost immediate effect on the protesters. The tension that had gripped the crowd began to ease, and a sense of order slowly returned. It was Old Corg who stepped forward, his voice now the only one that bro
Back outside, with the crowd of protester has calmed down and finally able to communicate calmly and in an orderly fashion, everything else has flowed smoothly as it can be, right now, in front of the crowds, Old Corg, who is now wholeheartedly being acknowledge as the crowds representative, are now beginning to have an earnest talks with Minister Mina. The police are no longer felt the tension in the air as the crowd, now knows that they have someone to talk on behalf of them, started to take a step back and calmly await what is going to unfold.“So, you…along with the others are here…to protest the memorandum from being approved, right?…”.(Minister Mina)“Yes, Madam Minister….I…or perhaps…we all…we don’t want to see…that the progress….the effort of our soldiers are being wasted here….”.(Old Corg)Old Corg are very passionate right now, he spread his arms to the side to signify that right now, he is not just talking for himself, but also for the rest of Aeternum people as well, and h
“Your Excellency, Madam Minister….we understand that….but, please we beg of you and the Cabinet….do not let this sort of harmful Memorandum passed…..for it would be a disaster…for all of us….and for the people in Alemia Nation….”.(Old Corg)“I get it….Let me….Hmmm?…”.(Minister Mina)“Madam Minister!…Madam Minister!!…..we have an order from the Cabinet Hall!!….”.(Captain Gorry)Just as the mood were about to be down, all of a sudden, a Police Captain, Captain Gorry come running towards Minister Mina that are still in the middle of a conversation with Old Corg at the moment. At the moment as the whole area were in silence, Captain Gorry hurried voice and his rushing action, immediately caught everyone attentions.“What is it, Captain Gorry?…”.(Minister Mina)“Huff…huff…huff…..Madam Minister, the Cabinet Hall had reached a concession on this situation…”.(Captain Gorry)“What is it?….what is their concession?…”.(Minister Mina)Minister Mina voice sounded shocked and curious right now, in
“Your Excellency, Madam Minister… the people have chosen me to represent them,”.(Old Corg) Old Corg began, his voice a mix of pride and trepidation. “So I will be the one addressing the Cabinet, Madam.”.(Old Corg)Minister Mina regarded him with a calm and measured gaze, her expression reflecting both understanding and the weight of the moment.“If the people have come to their decision, then I will respect it,”.(Minister Mina)she responded, her voice steady and respectful.“You will come with me to speak to the Cabinet Members. What is your name, sir?”.(Minister Mina)“I am Corg, Madam… just Corg. Folks call me Old Corg… I’m a fish hawker at the wet market… Sorry…”.(Old Corg) Old Corg’s voice faltered as he introduced himself, his modesty almost overwhelming him.As he spoke, his head dipped slightly, as if the weight of his humble origins was too much to bear in the presence of such an esteemed figure as Minister Mina. For a man like him, accustomed to the rough and simple life
“You go ahead and do that. I’m heading back inside.”Commissioner Layla)“Roger that, Ma’am,”.(Captain Mimal)Captain Mimal replied with a salute, before turning to follow the crowd, his watchful eyes scanning the throng for any signs of trouble.Even though the situation outside the Cabinet Hall had returned to a semblance of normalcy, the work of the police force was far from over. With thousands of people now converging on the Broadcast Centre, their sheer numbers demanded continued vigilance. Captain Mimal knew that the mood of the crowd could shift at any moment, and it was his duty to ensure that nothing jeopardized the fragile peace that had been restored.As Commissioner Layla made her way back into the Cabinet Hall, she couldn’t help but reflect on the events of the day. It had been a close call—one that could have easily spiraled out of control if not for the timely intervention of Minister Mina. But even as she considered the challenges they had faced, she knew that the real
Old Corg, who had been teetering on the brink of a nervous breakdown, found himself calming down. There was something about Minister Mina’s presence—her gentle, calming manner—that reassured him. She had a way of making even the most daunting situations seem manageable, of making him feel that he could speak his mind without fear of reprisal. With her standing by his side, ready to cover for any mistakes he might make, Old Corg felt a newfound confidence stirring within him.“Thank you, Madam Minister… I feel calmer now,”.(Old Corg)Old Corg said, a small smile creeping onto his face.“I think I can speak my mind and my opinions more clearly now. Hahaha… I’m sure that when I speak, there might be one or two Cabinet Members who’ll be offended…”.(Old Corg)Minister Mina chuckled softly, her eyes twinkling with understanding.“Well… they might be offended, but such is the nature of speaking honestly. At the end of the day, the truth is better than a lie, right?”.(Minister Mina)“That’s t