“First of all, Thank to all that attended this celebratory moment with me…Today, I would like to announced that, Together with Virtue Financial, We the South Korea Government has reached an unified decisions…That, from here on forth…Virtue Medical will be established here, in Seoul..<Clap! Clap!>…”. (President Park Gun Yang)
Joyous claps and cheers filled the entire presidential address. At first I thought that the press conference concerning the announcement of Virtue Medical will be held at a normal venue, but instead it was being held inside of the parliament hall. Also at the same time, the entire hall were filled with people, the politicians that seated on their seat and also media’s that would be place all the way back in the hall.
Luckily, before everything started, President Park Gun Yang told me that, there will be no question and answer session from the press will be held. This ad
Not only in South Korea, but the announcement of the cooperation between Virtue Financial, Virtue Medical and also South Korea government were streamed and also being showed live on countless television network. Every person that were witnessing and observing the situations regarding the VH-Serum has been watching this with anticipations. After the president Park Gun Yang speech a lot of people has now knows the struggles that the Virtue Financial has been facing. The very company that has brought forth the very medicine that has become a beacon of hope for billions of people all over the world.Everyone were touched by the fact that Virtue Financial has faced quite a lot of backlash from those money hunger pharmaceutical companies and those greedy nation that coveted their invention. But just to provide the patients of all illness their hopes for survival, these company has waves all their challenges and discriminations just so that they can provide equal chanc
After the press conference ended, Although the President Park Gun Yang and her team invited me to have dinner with them, I rejected the offers and left the venue. By this point Virtue Financial and My standing with the government were much more higher and noble than the most, so such rejections would not cause any problems at all, after all, the star of the party and also the crucial figures that was supposed to be there, Which is Virtue Medical CEO and CFO, Mariah Mills and also Choi Ji So were left behind, As well as Catherine who decided that she wanted to attend the party/Dinner.It was understandable that they wanted to mingle more with the President, That because to them she was just another one of the powerful woman on their calibre. But to me, I know very well how and what she is, So being around her isn’t comfortable for me, She’s a viper and I don’t like to play her games too much, or I will easily get annoyed by it. I know quite a lo
“Risky because she was a spy…or risky because she attempted to leaked our secret?..”.“Both…her loyalty is questionable…at least that was it was to me…but now you wanted her to handle any work that you personally assigned…that seems too much to me…I mean…me and my team is already enough to do whatever you asked…”.(Bang Dae Jung)“..That is know..but you are…Virtue Financial Security Executives…and your team mates is also in the same scope as yours…you guys have much bigger jobs to handle…Guarding me and also doing your job as an executives is just too much…And now With Virtue Medical up and running…we need to put more on our security, protections to prevent us from losing anything crucial…VH-Serum is coveted by every single person on earth..and with the administrations is now releases from me, people would da
“Mr.Bang…the breakfast is very good today…As always…it’s suits my taste just perfectly..”.This morning as always I enjoyed the comfortable breakfast at my own home. It was just a simple Korean breakfast, just Kimchi fried rice and egg rolls, On contrary to my wealth, I enjoy this kind of simple breakfast, which kinda made my in house cook felt extremely lax. But still I enjoyed them anyway.“Thank you for your compliment sir…it’s always been my pleasure..Oh yes, By the way sir…the Town seems to be needing some more power…the populace asked me whether we should connect the power grid to the mainland..should we?..”. (Mr.Bang)“...I prefer not to connect them…after all, I wanted this town to be build on our own hands…about the power issues…I will find a way to fixed them…according to my calculation the current wi
“Then I supposed…we should follow Miss Park alternative…Miss park would prepared the plans and all the necessary things…then Mr,Bang you would follow up with her at later date….”.“i understand Sir…Then, I will take my leave first…just left the dishes there when you were finished Miss Park..the staff will handled them later…Sir…I will ready your coffee in a moment..”. (Mr.Bang)As a professional and seasoned Butler Mr.Bang knows when to give me a space and time of my own, Since Park Zuo Yung is here naturally I would want to talk to her privately. So he step out of the dining room and closed the door behind him. Seeing the changes, Park Zuo Yung wanted to stop eating her meal, but I just let her eat in peace, a few minutes later, she finished her meal, and Mr.Bang comes in with My coffee and serve them to both of us.“You handle you bus
The possibility of marriage at this current time, might sounded a little bit to stretch out to me, it was forcing to much. I Know Kingdom of Eloesa is in a tight spot at the moment, but for myself I don’t want to take advantage of that, Rather the expactations that me getting married to the Princess of Eloesa Kingdom, just for them to asked for more help and aid from Aeternum is just to convenient for them.In exchanged for a woman, I have to help a country with my won wallet. Perhaps the old monarch in Fantasma might think that this is feasible and perhaps even to their liking, but for me who built Aeternum under the modern thinking and institutions, Such action does not only will affected the country current reputations but also adding an unnecessary burden to ourself.“Marriage…is out of questions for me…just like I have said before…before we all got official…
New City is doing quite well, and also our Internal Audit Department also has been active to monitored the corruption issues, public safety were well taken care of, Also by now Aeternum Royal Military has already reached the mark of 40 000 seasoned and fully trained soldiers, the constant Dungeon diving session and also dungeon subduing mission has made, Aeternum soldier extremely experienced at combat. Aeternum full military might is already 150 000 men and woman strong, but only 50 000 were considered seasoned and elitist, the remaining 100 000 people were mostly new recruits and were still under training. But even so, the standard of Aeternum Army is far higher than any nation in Central Continent, even the recruits level can already be considered as full fledge soldier in any other country.“<Knock!..Knock!..>…Mr.President…Madam Governor Jelina is here..should I let her come in?..”. (Major Sareen)
As of now, Kingdom of Eloesa has no more funds or even resource that to them, they considered valuable. Right now they know, even at their ruined states, if they don’t want to be wiped from history they had to compromise and search for a way of survival. To them they have found they most probable and also the decisive way to ensure their Kingdom longevity, which is Aeternum, The only country that has been helping them in their time of crisis.But let’s be honest Queen Aqeesha and the entire Eloesa Royalty knew that they have no other viable offer to give, so in the end they resulted to the most usual and normal way of asking for help, which royal marriage. Aeternum by now is already considered an independent country, but in terms of Legitimacy, Aeternum does a little bit lacking. But that doesn’t mean that Aeternum will be needing a stuff like Legitimacy on their ruling, After all without it, they were able to become this
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.