In just a few dozens minutes, the tightly shut city gates of Frozen Peak City were opened wide, and under the cover of the dark night, Aeternum soldiers pours in, and somehow took over the city in a rather quiet and peaceful manners. No fighting or even skirmished happened the City garrisons, guards and even the Duke Windstorm private army were all obediently following the order made by the Aeternum soldiers. It was as if the entire city organization were seemingly agreed before hand that the transfer of power just happened as it should be. As a matter of fact, 90% of the Officers that were incharge of the Duke army and city security all of them already long pledged their loyalty to Lady Mirabella Windstorm, and they all have been agreed to follow her lead, and wanted to changed their service from the tyrant duke to the magnanimous authority that is Aeternum. And once the Duke issues were settled, naturally everything else fall into it’s designated place easily.“My Lady…all the gates
“Well…you might be able to do as you want, agent Mirabella…there is an Observer coming in here…he come with us all…he would be the one that taking the lead in managing and taking control the city for awhile…so you can just go wherever you want…Wow…looks like you both had done a great job!….good~”.(General Eliza)“..Madam!..”.(Colonel Guseppe De Gianna & Lady Mirabella Windstorm)As the two were talking casually, the carefree voice spoke from behind the two, and it was the ever so carefree, General Eliza entering the room with a beaming smile.“At ease, you two…looks like we all can sleep in a proper bed tonight…right Holgun?..”.“yes, Madam..”.(Major Holgun Iron Horn)“Both of you…good work~..we don’t even have to fight at all….with this…our work here had simply done…who would’ve thought that we are able to conquer the entire Northern Region in just a week time…Simply amazing…”.(General Eliza)Casually strolling inside the wide hall, General Eliza were visibly in a happy mood
"I am fine, Madam General... in fact, I feel *refreshed*."Lady Mirabella's voice was steady as she spoke, her gaze unwavering."The Windstorm family has been the object of my hatred since I was a teen. That man killed my entire family because he coveted my beauty and body. Now that he’s dead and the entire family is destroyed... I am beyond happy. I am... *satisfied*."Lady Mirabella's smile widened as General Eliza's concern failed to penetrate her mood. She spoke nothing but the truth of her feelings. Her happiness gleamed like the first light of dawn after a long, sleepless night. The revenge she had long nurtured had finally reached its conclusion, and the success was nothing short of remarkable. Her story was so tragic, so filled with despair, that not a soul could muster sympathy for the dead Duke who had caused it all."Well,"General Eliza replied, eyeing her carefully,"if you say so... but it leaves me with a sour taste to simply hand you the satisfaction of revenge."She p
"Great,". (General Eliza)General Eliza continued, pleased with the transaction."After all, for the Alemia Region, we have a special arrangement. The East and South belong to Countess Jelina, and the West and Central to Duke Oliver. Why shouldn't the North have its own representative noble?".(General Eliza)"Yes, Madam General, I agree,".(Lady Mirabella) Mirabella responded, her voice resolute."The Windstorm family will stand as loyal supporters of the Aeternum government, no matter the circumstances. I will personally ensure it.".(General Eliza)"Good. Now, from today, Mr. Throltyhs here will serve as the Temporary Observer for Frozen Peak City and the entire Northwestern region. Lady Mirabella, prepare to announce the Windstorm family’s surrender at dawn. The Duke is dead, and the transition of power to Aeternum will be official. Good news shouldn’t be hidden for long, should it?"(General Eliza)"Understood, Madam General,".(Lady Mirabella) Mirabella replied, bowing slightly."
What's happening out there?".(Jackie) Jackie, the owner of Jackie’s Bar, asked nervously as the commotion outside grew louder. He calmly wiped a glass, trying to maintain his composure."Yeah,".(Remy)another patron, Remy, chimed in,"why all this noise in the middle of the night? Is there a war?".(Remy)"War? Nah!" .(Labou)Labou, another regular, scoffed."Even if the world burns in war, nothing ever happens here, not with that cowardly Duke in his castle. We’re stuck under his rule forever, doomed to rot in this place.".(Labou)The other patrons grumbled in agreement, resigned to their bleak fate. None of them realized that, in just a few moments, they would be proven wrong. Change was already upon them. Still at time like this when the noise outside were clearly ominous, they should just mind their own business, nothing good will come out if they became nosy for others business, in this Frozen Peak City, it was always like that, the Duke and his men were always known as a tyrant,
“Umm….um…welcome sir…to this humble tavern…Jackie’s Tavern…..I am Jackie the owner of this humble establishment…umm…is there anything I can help you with sir?..”.(Jackie)Nervously Jackie who just barely to gather his wits, carefully and respectfully greets the 2 soldier before him.“Well…there is something that you can help us with….and we would be very grateful if you and your patron here can help us as well….we need you to help us spread the news to the rest of the city….”.(Aeternum Soldier)Despite the 2 soldier seemingly so imposing and so fear inducing to the crowds and to Mister Jackie as well, the way they talked and approach everyone seemed so calm and collected as well as friendly, enable everyone to calm down a little bit and also sobered up from their drunkenness. Even so their Uniform, gait and their holstered weapons do induced the other to be polite and obeyed these soldiers, it was their undeniable aura that made them abide to these 2, Naturally for the 2 Aeternum sold
What?..”.(Jackie)In a casual manner, Sergeant Johnathan cheerfully speaks and mention that now the city has changed it’s owner, there is no wind or even typhoon that land on the city today, and yet changed already come and a shocking one at that.“…What?..”.(Remy & Other Patron)The shocking gasp and reaction does not stop at just Jackie alone, in fact the entire tavern heard what Sergeant Johnathan were talking and they to react with the same degree of shock as Jackie, some patron were even so shock that they glasses of beers and wine slipped from their hand and crash on the floor, signify just how bewildered and shocked everyone was.“Sir…sir…did you say…that Aeternum has occupied the city…THIS city?..”.(Jackie)In an exaggerated manner, Jackie pointed his finger down to the ground questioning the reality.“...Yes, that’s right…as of a few hours ago…we…the Aeternum military had liberated the Frozen Peak City and it’s entire territory….we have defeated Duke Windstorm the 5t
“...Sir…..is this real?…please slap me…I want to know if this is real and not an illusion….”.(Jackie)“Wait, What?…Slap you?..”.(Sergeant Johnathan)Presented with an odd request, Sergeant Johnathan were bewildered, as this is the first time that he was requested of such bizzare request from another grown man.“Don’t worry, Here you go, Mr. Jackie……”.(Sergeant Mosely)“AH!!..it hurts!..”.(Jackie)Not waiting a beat, Sergeant Mosely entrained the man request and delivered a crisp slap across Jackie’s cheek, which clearly snapped the tavern owner in an instant. It was a comical situation for everyone but with the man himself reeled in pain, it was safe to assume that he would now accept the reality of the current situation.“Why the heck that you slap the man?..”.(Sergeant Johnathan)“He asked for it….I give him just what he want…the sooner that he realized that we aren’t messing around…the better…”..(Sergeant Mosely)“Yeah, I know…but you don’t have to backhand the poor man jus
At precisely 10 AM, just as the dust from the explosions had barely begun to settle, a deep echoing voice rang across the battlefield.“To the soldiers and citizens of Alemia!”It was him.The President of Aeternum.His voice carried through the winds, reverberating through the ruined streets, projected through Aeternum’s massive military speakers for all to hear.“Your war is over. Lay down your arms. Submit to the governance of Aeternum, and you will be spared.”His words hung in the air like a final judgment.And then, like a descending storm, the Aeternum Army finally began to move.It was a terrifyingly unified march.Thousands upon thousands of troops moved in perfect synchronicity, their steel boots pounding against the earth like a drum of war. Tanks rolled forward, massive military vehicles flanking the advancing battalions, gunships and airships circling the skies like mechanical reapers.At that moment, the people of Alemia saw it—the unstoppable tide of Aeternum’s might de
“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