I was quite happy when I saw the news today, the scene where Jonathan Reyes being escorted out of the hospital with a handcuff and wheelchair. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing your enemy on their lowest low. The arrest of Jonathan Reyes served just a time buffered for my other plans to bring down Jonathan Group down. As of right now, on Catherine side, Melissa Hernandez has successfully won her case against Antoine De Gusto and Gusto Energy Corporation.
“[If nothing comes our way…we should be able to reach Houston in no time, safely…also, Melissa Hernandez said she wanted to work for us…]”. (Catherine)
The court trial that Melissa Hernandez just have won are jut ended, Catherine and her were now in the period of resting before they headed for the press conference.
“...For now…we can just hired her…it would served a publicity for us…just assigned h
It took me a whole week, to fully transported everything on the Pennsylvania side. Since I already told Terry to let his man left the area, I were operating alone, by myself. I let go the whole situations concerning Jonathan Group to Catherine and everyone in the Virtue Financial, I trust them enough to know that they got everything in control.“Master…Is this everything?..”. (Andrea)“...not really, there’s more to come…but this were the only time continuous shipment will be send…after this we have to wait a little bit longer…”.I were sitting in the Teleport Area, and standing beside me was Andrea. She has been here with me since 3 days ago, as soon as she heard that I were coming in and out the Teleport Area she heads over, She told me that the Shark Region has already stabilize. Right now, the major concerned about the entire new region was establishing a safe
It has been a long time that I was so occupied that, I literally didn’t have any time to rest. In additions of me leaving Pennsylvania and headed straight to Los Angeles, I didn’t stop for a minutes to rest, nor even do anything else.Every single day I were alone doing everything, As soon as my Teleport abilities cool down, I would immediately teleport. I was constantly moving, I even slept in the warehouse for the passed few days. “All the cars has been sent…now we only left with these last warehouse of Firearms…after that, finally I can get some rest…”. [Maybe…but still, there’s a lot to do at Aeternum side..and everything of it need attentions…But I got that you will still need a rest..and also, i too need more time to figure out the World economics….apparently, the fall of Jonathan Group has changed quite a lot of things…]. (T.A.S) “Changed?…oh…I figures that would happened…but if you need to see everything muc
“Hello..Oppa, where are you?..”. (Hwang Hwa Young)“Me?..Right now?…I’m on the plane…heading back to my home…I got a little bit backed up from all the work, recently…finally after settling all of them…this time I got a little bit of day off…I planned to spend them to rest…and maybe, goes out with you..”.As I were on the plane, heading back to South Korea, Hwa Young suddenly called me. I were a little bit shocked that she got time to call me, after all she too are busy with her job. But for certain that her popularity has gone up since before, and I might say that she is getting better and better everyday.“Really?…I’m in Seoul Right now…are heading straight to the Island?…or..will you stop by Seoul for a bit?..”. (Hwang Hwa Young)“...If you want to, I can stop by..I doesn&rsqu
Lively and crowded, that is my impression of Myeondong as soon as I started to walked on it’s streets. Normally, when I walked outside, there would be a lot of people that will flocked towards me and causes a lot of havoc. But surprisingly in the crowded streets full of people, I were barely attracted any attentions, I felt that I was back in the time where I were nobody and not famous. I have heard the terms that the media has given me, they said that I were a Semi-Celebrities and an Influencers, how did that happened was thanks to my active participant in the media socials they said.“The store’s here looks very good…”.[Of course they were…in much more correct terms..they looked artistic and pleasing…one of the correct way of doing an indirect promotions…all the stores here, worth at least millions dollars…it’s a prime locations after all…]. (T.A.S)
“It’s him…but why is he..trending?..”. (Hwang Hwa Young)Hwa Young were shocked to see that Mies is trending all over the internet, she also felt proud to see her boyfriend ethereal looks finally being captured. She would definitely will download the picture to her personal collections album. But then at the same time, Hwa Young can’t help but wondered where is this pictures were taken, and why is there so many of the same pictures just suddenly popped out one by one all over the Gram which is the most used picture sharing app. And each pictures of Mies Tying his hair and drinking his coffee were clearly taken by different people, but all of it were posted at the same time.“Wait..this…this is right now right?…Look, all the post was at 12:10..which is right now…is he getting surrounded by all this people?….”. (Ah Ra)Ah Ra and so does everyone who hud
“Look..ladies..I’m sorry, but..can you all just went along with your own things?…I mean…if you bothers me this much, My drinks will get cold…”.“Oppang~..Please~..just one more time Please~…”.(Fan Ladies)Now I regretting my own decision to sit here and drank my coffee. Though I felt good at first, but now it has gotten quite annoying to be honest, I can’t even take a sip of my coffee. Even with the stores staff helping me, to keep all the ladies at bay, they could barely holding on. Most of the people that went inside the stores just to looked at me were all ladies, School girls, ladies, they all just can’t stop looking at me, and the request of them asking for my pictures has stared to escalate.At first, the pose were still normal, there’s a distance in between me and the ladies when taking pictures, But then when the College student started p
“Oppa..Are you even listening to what I am saying?..”. (Hwa Young)“..I heard you, so to make it simple…I shouldn’t take any pictures that looked to intimate anymore right?…Haha, I never know that you would have this side of you…Next time don’t worry…this kind of thing wouldn’t happen…Okay?..”.Hwa Young berated me for 30 minutes, she explained everything to be about the appropriate manners being a celebrities and also handling a crowd of a Hunger and lustful woman. Surprisingly she didn’t really blamed me for agreeing to the request, she said that she knew that I didn’t have much choices because sometimes that is just how the situations usually panned out to be.“I know this might be absurd…right?..but this is just how it is..I Know Oppa, doesn’t really used to this…so, people will naturally took advantage
“[I heard that you went out alone?..]”. (Catherine)“Hmm…Everything is okay now…a few minutes ago..it was a little bit unsettled for me…but now, I am fine…oh and also..I got Hwa Young and her friend with me…Could use a little bit of help from your agency security thou…for them..”.As we were walking on the Myeondong street’s like any couple around us. I received a call from Catherine, From her tone right from the start, I can feel she was a little bit down, probably because of me making her worried. But in the end nothing she could do if I wanted to take a lone time for myself.There were still crowd’s and Paparazzi around us, but with the ladies around me and Hwa Young, they shows a little respect and gave us the space. Though there were some fans that still come forward asking for a pictures, none of them were bothering me, but still
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.