“...General Eliza has finished conquered the Entire Northern region…and In a few day or two…the Northern Army will reconvene…and then….all of Aeternum Military..will march towards this very place…”.(Agent Flora)“Oh my…..it was the 4 sided attack?….”.(Viscount Johnathan)“Yes, it is….”.(Agent Flora)It finally dawn on him, that the time for the final attack as come, Aeternum military has already ‘liberated’ all 4 region on Alemia Nation. And soon they would come to the central region and finished the war once and for all, Viscount Johnathan being an agent of A.C.I.A, a newly recruited ones, naturally didn’t know that the Northern region has fall, in fact in the Queen Romella camp, no one knows that Aeternum had already taken control of the northern region. All the information that they have is that, the Aeternum are still fighting on the Southern and Eastern region. Naturally everybody knows that the Western Region that belonged to Duke Oliver Gust, already become a part of the Aetern
“Be ready to back away from the castle…make sure you relocated your family as well…make sure they stayed inside your estate….and when that day come…wear, your military uniform and tell all of our undercover agents to do the same as well..because the president himself is coming…”.(Agent Flora)“.…I understand…”.(Viscount Johnathan)The President himself is coming, then surely it would be the moment, of glory for all of Aeternum undercover operative in Alemia Capital City. When that time comes, not a single one of the would be hiding and scheming any longer, instead they will be the proud soldiers that would be fighting in that war, to finally liberate this capital city and nation, from the claw of the dysfunctional family of tyrant. As the order were sent out by Viscount Johnathan or soon to be, Senior Special Agent Viscount Johnathan, all of Aeternum undercover agents went away to completed all of their remaining task, and one of those task, is reconnecting the Alemia Central region r
At the same time, although the capital city were currently under siege and the entire capital were under a strict curfew, many of the common folks that were already exhausted with the constant war that seemingly never ended, all of them were fed up, often finds a way to comfort themselves, the soldiers naturally knows this but none of them wanted to detained their own family and friends unless they were scolded by their bosses. So in secret many of the local tavern were filled with patrons, both the commoners and soldiers. Drinking away their sadness and anger, but today, little that they know that their visit to the tavern will be met with a new element.“Hey Tony…I heard, that tomorrow you’ll be fighting again..”.(Johnny)“Same old, Same old Johnny….considering where these war is going…I am sure that we will be fighting that hellish and foolish war…until we all die…”.(Sergeant Tony)Sergeant Tony chugged the beer in his large mug in one big gulp, in frustration of his bad lu
Johnny is also a soldier a few days ago, until he lost his right hand, and he decided to quit, and hides in the city. Despite his deserted status, no one bothered to captured him, in fact nearly all the eligible man in the city, most of them were disabled all thanks to war, and all of them were deserters, the fellow soldier just left them be, the populace pity and just ignored them. Thanks to that, the many men in this city were all just a bunch of disabled, that were stranded in this city with nothing on their side.“You tell me, Bud….I am sure that I would be used by those noble…until I am dead of become just like you and the others…this is bullshit I tell you…”.(Sergeant Tony)“Yeah….by the way…I heard a lot of folks wanted to escape the city and heard to Shark City in Aeternum…”.(Johnny)“Really?…wow…that’s nice…I heard that in Aeternum…they can even cured a lost limbs….do you want to go there too?..”.(Sergeant Tony)“I can’t….in fact…I think it is hard to enter Aeternum these day
Everyone were upset and mad about how the things has been going on for everybody, things never get good, instead each passing day, everything slowly turned from bad to worst, and no one can do anything about it at all.“[ …We…Continue…]….hold on…[Aeternum Cabinet has approved the new initiative]….EVERYONE BE QUIET!!!!..”.(Big John)At the bar, Big John, the owner of the tavern were minding his own business after serving his patron, being an avid listeners to Aeternum radio, everyday he would sit behind the bar and fiddled with the radio, hoping that one day it would come to live again. And just now as he was playing with the radio volume knob, statics that usually comes on, now had the very familiar voice comes off. And on that instant the entire tavern went silent with his shouts.“[...Alemia Southern River are now considered safe, for any fleets to travel into and be used…all thanks to our Aeternum Navy Effort…to eliminate all of the threats that
“[That is why, we are interfering with this war, Miss Olivia…we aimed to end it and bring peace to the entire land…we are sick and tired about all sort the abomination that were going on at the Southern Region of Alemia…the rivers were infested with pirates and bandits…and then the official was exhorting our fleet again and again. This had to change…]”. (Radio/Quara Raedrim)“[I agree with you, Miss Quara…it had to end…that is all we the Alemia people wanted…but we wanted the Aeternum to also bring the change to the entire Alemia Nation as well…Living in that nation…was a hell…a hell I tell you…anyone can die at any moment in Alemia for now apparent reason, even walking to your house is deadly…the Nobles and lord just abuse all of us. And exploited all of our earning, like …everyday…and I am sure that I am speaking for everyone in Alemia…. we are ready…we are willing…and we are welcoming, His highness President Mies and the Cabinet of Aeternum…to come and rule Alemia forever! just tak
Everyone in Big John tavern were smirking and smiling, after all, everyone secretly agreed what Miss Olivia were talking about, in fact, if Aeternum were coming to take over everything, they will be more than willing to accommodate that, and even just offering everything just so Aeternum would rule over the entire Alemia Nation. In fact, everyone believed very strongly that if Aeternum were to take over the entire Alemia Nation, peace and progress will come, and they would no longer had to live in fear.“[We at Aeternum, understood your suffering, Miss Olivia…we have seen what the destruction and terror, the leaders of Alemia Nation had done to all of Alemia People…that is why, the Cabinet and President Mies…decided to take an action…although we are saddened and regrets that our hope that Queen Romella and Crown Prince Amaris aren’t able to rectify the mess of the first civil war…but instead drove it worse…this time…Aeternum had decided to do the right things….we just hope…the Alemia
“What the hell is this?! …how this …. this ‘Olivia’ scrutinized a royal, like that!!! …. I wan her found and captured!! …. I will hang this wench, myself!!!”. (Crown Prince Amaris)Inside the Crown Prince Amaris camp, as expected the crown prince enraged at the newly broadcasted news segments, and in an instant throwing his massive tantrum around, eager to hanged the lady called Olivia for slandering the royal.“FIND THAT WENCH!!!!...I want her dead!!...I want her family DEAD!!!!...Find her!!!”. (Queen Romella)Inside the Alemia Palace, Queen Romella also showed the same unsightly reaction as her son. Rage and anger consume her after she were criticized, on the radio news segments, as soon as the radio broadcast come back on.On both side of the warring camps instead of worrying about the other parties might launch an attack on one and another, instead the soldiers, by the whim of their leaders, were let loose to find a lady name Olivia, a useless attempt that is wasting everyone time
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.