“It was him….”. (Special Agent Lily O’Malley)
She uttered under her breath, to her this is a big matter and after all this years she has finally find her saviour, Lily O’Malley is a strong willed woman, this find of her does meant any ill intent on her side, in fact she wanted to settle her life debt to the man. For years she inquiry about the man, everyone kept their silence about him, now she has finally find him, all with her own effort.
“Get everyone ready…we leave as soon as they ready on their side…Chief Deputy Tommy, could tell your men to also get ready..it’s seems that they were ready to move at any moment now..”. (Special Agent Lily O’Malley)
“As you said so, Special Agent O’Malley…but, is everything okay with them?…I mean did they mentions anything?…you know…anything about me?…”. (Chi
Only Tanya Kate were the one who shocked that I was just suddenly wake up. On the other hand Mariah Mills were quite calm, though she was a little bit surprised, still she was able to suppressed the feeling, but her minor change in expression wasn’t something that can passed my eyes.“Isabella…the blinds..close it..”.“Sure…there…is there anything you need?…it’s been a long day for me…I want to get to bed now..”. (Isabella Marcos)“Hmm?..sure, go ahead..get some rest…on your way out tell Catherine and the others to do the same thing as well…Thank you for your hard work..”.I understand this has been a long day for everyone involved. Naturally I would give everyone the time to rest themselves, because at this point, I can do everything myself, also they were not the only people that worked for me.&
“...You know…I have never seen, a person as attractive as you..Sir~…and your looks were to enchanting..even to a woman of my age…but are you also as manly as your charm..”. (Tanya Kate)Tanya were still contemplating deep down, but she herself can’t stop and can’t help but continuously fallen into Mies charm. His looks, his body were just her ideal perfect man to tame her, as a matter of fact she wanted to be tamed by him, regardless of her insecurities because of Mies status and looks and her status and age. She basically right now testing her limits with her boss, yet she feels that she can’t stop now, the tension is brewing to much and she doesn’t want to stop no matter what, she wanted to become his, she wanted him to tame her. And truthfully by the looks of it and from Mies reactions, she had the chances for this relationship to perhaps even developed further.“...Am I?&hell
Getting praised and were vastly approved despite me doesn’t even worked hard enough to pushed it, was certainly unexpected, but still it felt very good. I have a thought before to mainstream The Virtue out to the markets but seeing that everything going in the path of becoming a unique style of brand that serve exclusivity and grandeur elegance, I felt that there’s nothing wrong with this kind of style. Maybe this will even made many got crazy about it and further served as a common sense and a feature of The Virtue that differentiate it to any other brand in the world.The entire afternoon all the way to the evening, I spent undisturbed and alone. Perhaps everyone were tired and even took an initiative to make sure that I have a good and enough rest.Even Mariah and Tanya only comes to deliver some files to me and also my strawberry pies and then left accordingly. I didn’t revised the files yet, and left them aside, as It was rare for me to hav
“Anthony Di Gusto…35 years old..married with 3 child, 2 girls and 1 boy…have an affairs with multiple woman, to be precise 3..a secret well hidden..the eldest son of Antoine Gusto…Due to Antoine Gusto afraid that his son will usurp his position…he put him as his second in command, Vice President of the Gusto Energy Corporations…in terms of his capability and power…to lead the company….and his threat….none…the guy is nothing of use, incompetent and nothing but a problem to everyone around him…”. (Ran Hyun Ok)After sending Catherine to save Melissa Hernandez in Arizona, The rest that in the car with her, Marcuez Vega, Sharon Jackson, Ran Hyun Ok and Helena Mendoza, headed straight to my hospital room. Since then all of us were busy discussing our plan to crack open Gusto Energy Corporation, then of course we do have our new member of the circle, which is Mariah Mills. Tanya Kate and
“Get in contact with her…secretly….anyone wants to do this?…”.“Let me do it…I want to see how this Stephanie really looks like…”. (Marcuez Vega)“Then…I’m counting on you…make this happen…Mariah, delayed Antoine Gusto treatment…under no circumstances that you or anyone..give him any doses of VH-Serum without my confirmations…”.“...But…is it going to be okay?…he had already paid for his treatment in full…and already jump on the first line of a waiting list…”. (Mariah Mills)On this point of things, I knew that such things has happened. There’s a long list of waiting for any kind of treatments that involving the usage of VH-Serum, such order were implemented so that everyone can have their diseases treated equally. But by now, such list doesn&rs
“.…Okay then…Oh yeah…do you have something to do later today?..or are your schedule free fro the whole day?..”.“...Today?….hmm…let me check first……no nothing, I’m free..I got project meeting in 2 day at Paris..but that is 2 days later….why?..”. (Sharon Jackson)“Great…stay here..I have to get out now…I’m meeting someone later this in 2 hours…so..you stay here..I come back as soon as I can…”.“Wait What?…Mies where are you going?..”.(Sharon Jackson)“Somewhere…Just stay here…I’ll be fine…”.I have to leave, not because I were getting uncomfortable in my hospital ward or anything. It’s just that T.A.S told me that, he had managed to get in contact with, Lee Han Na and Derek Krawoski, and
It took us a nearly 2 hours to get to Palm Spring all the way from Los Angeles, although the atmosphere and at the Los Angeles is more less the same, but there is a difference. Because unlike at the Los Angeles, the atmosphere here were a little bit relaxing and not so congested as the large metropolitan city that is Los Angeles. But then again, Palm Spring were a place that mainly focused on leisures, Known for it’s many stylish hotels, golf course and the over abundance of spa’s, also a birth place of some weird out healthy lifestyles.“This place got some real chill vibes…also, there’s a heck load of fancy cars here…How envious to see so many rich kids just driving super cars…”. (Jack)“...That’s just how it is…rich kids just..that is what they are..faluting their parents wealth…don’t bother with them too much…if you do..then surely you would get stu
“..So..the news is nothing but a fabricated lies huh… looks like the rumours that Virtue Financial president were involved in the..!!!!…..HHUKKKK!!!…what..did..you…’GURGLE’!!!!!…<THUD>..”. (Neatly dress man)The man were arrogant, but in the next seconds, before he even got to finished his sentences, he were already gasping for air in pain and clutching his neck that were suddenly bleeding profusely. The man just watched and groan in agony as his neck were spurting blood all over the place, his neck were cut opened by a piece of glass that were deeply buried under his skin, everyone kept their silence as they watched the man slowly gurgling in his own blood, choking and slowly dies from blood loss an unimaginable pain.“Didn’t I say that..if you don’t let go of your gun I the next second..I will kill you….do you guys think..I am playing around?…Y
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.