[Sir…The president of South Korea has made her reply…and, it was certainly colourful…I never see that someone can move that fast…and quite decisive…]. (T.A.S)
“Honey-Ssi..do you have some TV here?…in the lounge maybe?..”.
“Huh?…owh yeah!..we just bought a 40 inch curve TV last week..and it is great!!…let’s go!!..”. (Lee Honey)
If anyone, they might felt afraid and reluctant to tell their boss that they actually spend lavishly on comfort using a company funds. But Lee Honey doesn’t even felt an pinch of fears from me, because I actually didn’t really care, I already put 20 million dollar as fund for this c
“Sir…should I bring a truck?…our cars has already filled with stuff…”. (Monica)“..Hmm…I supposed…I haven’t finished buying things yet….just send the truck..Oh yeah..Sir, I want all the books from this shelves to that…”.“...Um…all 11 shelves of it?..”. (Book Store Clerk)“...Yeah…also, if you have any stocks of the same books on that shelves..bring it all out and box them along..I wanted them too…Oh..don’t worry, I can pay…look, I even move around with dozen of bodyguards with me…so…don’t worry…”.“...Uh…okay…gladly sir..please wait for a few minutes whilst I packed everything for you..”. (Book Store Clerk)This is the 10thbook store that I have made my stop at, after I left
“Sir…everything has been packed…um how do you want to pay this?..cash of card?..”.(Book Store Clerk)“Here…”.This time his worried expression has already being replaced with a wide smiles, I took back my card and get out of the store, I waited for a few minute waiting for Bang Dae Jung and his team member finished loading the boxes of stationary and books into the trucks that has just arrived.“Sir….I think, if we should even goes out ever again…we should just brought a bus or a lorry…I think that would be much more easier..”. (Monica)“.…I supposed so…but what can I say..my mood to buy things comes and go…not that I would always splurged like this…but sometime I just want it…anyway…has Catherine called yet?..”.Just so that I wont be interrupted wh
When I arrived at the Virtue Convention Centre, as always Virtue Luxuries has always opened for business, but the door were not, it was literally being closed and guarded tightly, far more secure than a bank or a vault. But still the windows display and the outside design and the interior design of the Store, were always enough to make the passer by turns their heads to looks at it, and also, compelled to take dozens of pictures outside of the shop.Meanwhile inside the shop, it was just me, Monica, Jack, Monroe and Bang Dae Jung, while the rest were the store staff. This is the second time I have visited the store, the first time is when the store were first opened, usually I just monitored them through the internet, but since this store were handling my personal brand, I do take care of them closely.“President Mies, Here’s your coffee…Oh and also, Sir…There a filming crew..that were wanting to film a new movies&h
“Sir…apparently there’s a dozen of men in suit out there…35 people to be exact 3 were still inside the car..5 were on top of the adjacent roof top…10 were casually becomes the citizen who is roaming around..the rest were just out there…It seems that, there’s actually a president sitting in that car…But she wanted to see you…”. (Katarina Schevenkova)Katarina nonchalantly revealed everything to me, she even clearly sees through their formations. Not something that a normal store manager could do, but not her who is a detectives and also a tactical squad members. Still her actions, that she treated the Presidential secret service like they were nothing has already awed, Bang Dae Jung and his teams.“...Looks like they can’t no longer wait huh….But still..even if she wanted to meet me..that doesn’t mean that I wanted to right?…”. 
“So, you were willing to offer me a 10% tax rate a year, on top of that, a designated land plot in Seoul with the size of 300 meter squares..then another empty plot of land of my choosing wherever I wanted all over South Korea…Also a tax exemption for me for 10 years, then for virtue Financial..also 10% tax rate a year….and as Virtue Medical were established..there will be no charges of tax for 2 years….do I got all this correct?..”.What she has offered me is quite lucrative in my opinion, there has yet any country that has offer to me what she had offered, and the aspect of she willing to even take notice of my income tax, meaning that she really do have thought this through.“Yes…and on top of that…I will also granted you a citizenship of South Korea…if you wanted to…Also, as long as I were in power..I will make sure that nothing will ever posed a problem to you and Virtue
“.…I understand…then, we will selected the institutions that should be ‘prioritize’ of the VH -serum and Virtue Medical will have the final say and decide….BUT, Virtue Medical must make sure that at the very least, there will be some, will be selected to have VH-Serum, By this year…and the power to monitored those company will fall under the South Korea Government and with the collaborations with expert from VH-Serum…agreed?..”. (President Park Gun Yang)If I let the government to decides who will be chosen to get the supplies and support from Virtue Medical I know that at some point it would be missed used by those who is corrupted and hunger for power, but at the very least with the decision in my hand I can prevented that, but at the same time the South Korea government can also avoided the shame of Virtue Medical had the power, they at the very least can decided the candidates.&
“For the next few days…I want every single person in this room..to carefully planned their future aimed…I do not care how superfluous it is nor how ridiculous you wanted it to be…What is important, is how you wanted to achieve that goals…Every CEO, I want a detailed step by step plans…your estimated funding that you would need, there’s only one thing that I want…make sure it was feasible and also..don’t make me lose any of my money..”.Yesterday was the day when me and President Park Gun Yang has reached an agreements on settling down, Virtue Medical. Today was the last day of this year Virtue Financial annual meetings, and also the largest briefing that I have ever done, All the CEO’s and the company directors that were under Virtue Financial were all in this large Conference hall. I don’t’ see the need to once again made them nervous and meet them one by one.
“Let her enjoy this moment…after all this is probably the turning point of her career..”.While I sat down and let Mariah Mills and Choi Jin Su made their speech about their positions and also about Virtue Financial to the whole convention. Me at the back are now currently conversing with Catherine.“I thought, the France and US offers is much more lucrative…so what do President Park Gun Yang offered?..”. (Catherine)“10% tax per year and 2 year tax exemptions…plots of lands, New possible permanent contract options to the Government agency, with only 20% discount…also, they not even mentioned about wanting our technology…so in the end..we get profits and also protected our own interest…while also at the same time got the South Korea government support and protections…”.Truth to be told, the offers were indeed very p
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.