“<BAM!!..BAM!!..BAMM!!>…Unbelievable!!..how did they managed to get this?….where?..where did they get any of these?!!….Look!..all of these were high quality products…while we only sell fake Tier’s products..they sell a real Tier’s items!!….AT A LOWER PRICES EVEN!!!…at this point..they might as well tell us to close our stores!!..”. (Baron Govane Selspring)
Baron Govane Selspring doesn’t hide his contempt and anger any longer. Sitting inside the room, again, were the same figures as yesterday, both Antoine Loland and Louis Franklin The 4th. Both of their faces were grim as they saw and tasted the 2 items inside the metal case. As someone who dabble in this industry they knew what is real and what is not.
All this time many of the Oceanic Products dealers, has reached a consensus that, all their products can be sell at a certain prices and that must be hig
“Hahaha congratulations Madam Jongi!..you should let this Sea Bream become his diet from now on…after all I guarantee that it is working as intended!…Who would’ve thought that..after many years I once again be able to taste these magical meat of the Oceanic foods…Also, thank you to the Government for letting us taste all of this…if not for them..we might still have to buy those outrageous price produce from those foreign merchant…”. (Mento)Everyone in the vicinity were nodding at the Old Mento words, acknowledging it was all thanks to the concern and kind government to even further granted the people of Aeternum the sweet taste of life.“I Know right~…I thought for so long that, Oceanic Food is just that expensive!!..it was costing gold coins to buy those…back before I am Aeternums…only nobles and kings can dine on these…but now thanks to the Government&h
What seems to be just a distant rumour and previous happening has changed to a reality, The scary and brawny looking Mercenaries that the housewives were just talking about has now appeared before them and currently making a scene in front of Old Mento fish stall. Just like what the housewives as depicted before, the situation were both serious and also frightening, for all by standers. Though Most of Aeternum were not foreign with conflicts nor violence, still any normal people who has never fought before will naturally wanted to avoid being involved ins such confrontations.That was what all of the Housewives were thinking, they started to back away from the scene and distancing themselves from incoming violence. The mercenaries even made it very clear that for some reason what they seek for is very probably not the compensations but something else. The head of the mercenaries the one that speaks were very outspoken about everything, as soon as he smashed the
Instead of riling up the crowds behind him to follow his leads, what he Guard Captain Liang has done, is infuriating the entire crowds of Aeternum New City Wet Market. Still many of the people inside the Aeternum New City Wet Market were normal civilian, very few were experienced in any kind of confrontations nor even battles, but, but that doesn’t mean that they weren’t any that aren’t capable of lifting their hands to defend themselves, One of those individual, were Old Mento, he was once a very experienced adventurer and a fighter, there’s a reason why he was able to raised his son before becoming and Aeternums. Also at the same time the Housewives has already started calling not only the Police, but also their husband.And the Housewives, their husband and family members mostly law enforcement workers, and some were even military personnel, there a reason why these Housewives can just shopping all they want lavishly. Still Guard Capta
“YOU USELESS BUNCH OF IDIOTS!!!…KILL THESE LOWLIFES NOW!!!…<TANG!!!!>…ARGH!!..GET OFF ME YOU FISH MAN!!!…”. (Guard Captain Liang)What Guard Captain Liang thought would be an easy fights just like yesterday has turned to the worst, Because as of a t the moment, nothing went as he has planned. The vendors of New City Wet Market is not a push over at all, instead every single Vendors were like a cockroach, no matter how hard they were hit, they got back up once more.“Captain!!..this Aeternum is crazy!!!…We just keep swinging our swords and slicing their flesh…but none of them were retreating…5 of our men are already down!!!….SIR…<ZASS!!>…AARRRGGHHH!!!…MY FINGERS!!!!!..”. (Mercenary)As one of the Mercenary were explaining to their employee, Guard Captain Liang, one of the Vendor, a Bear Demi-Human, grab him fro
As the battle getting further intense, on the other part of the Wet Market, not far from everyone were. Old Mento were being pushed back by Guard Captain Liang, and before everyone eyes. They saw the kind old man, were stab at his waist, and many cut wound appeared all over his body. At the same time, Guard Captain Liang were about to made a final blows to the Old Man, by actually intended to decapitate the Old Merman head as the old man were already lying in his own pool of blood. Both Les Palmer and Brother Bear as well as many of the Vendors were witnessing this sight, and a numbers of them wanted to stop what is going on.“DIE!!!…FISH BASTARD!!!…..”. (Guard Captain Liang)Shouting with all his hatred pouring onto Old Mento, Guard Captain Liang Swung his Iron Sword at Old Mento neck.“<BANG!!!…>…<TINGG!!!..>….”.Suddenly a loud
“[This has just come in…Breaking news, yesterday afternoon there a reported deadly fights were happening at the New City Wet Market, Right here in Aeternum New City… There were reported that this incident were all started from a minor disagreement between a group of customer and Aeternum Local fish seller…Which suddenly turned into a big fights between the Customer and also a group of Vendors that were on scene…The true cause of the disagreement is still under investigations by Aeternum Police and Also Aeternum Resource department…As of now, there were 25 people has been admitted to the Aeternum General Hospital, 20 people were reported to sustained a serious injury and has been stabilize, 5 more were admitted into the ICU and has yet regained consciousness…For now we will be hearing from our on site reporter, Mister Oaklim…Mr. Oaklim how is the situation there at New City Wet Market?..]”. (Quara Raedrim)&nbs
“I agree with Bina, though we have always want to be on a peaceful side of things..that doesn’t mean that we have to sacrifice our freedom, rights and advantage jus to be nice…We obtained every single things that we sold..with our own hands…And I am sure that with that, it also grant us the right to do anything with it…if we want to sell them not only to our people but also outside..then it shall be like that…Bina…from now on, put our Army Intelligence to move…I want any movement at our border known to us in a blink…Elijah, Rafaela..you two go back to New City today…we need you at home….Also, confirmed any information that you can get from that suspect….get every details…I am fairly certain that, there were people behind him…”.Though it was annoying to do this kind of things, but it has to be done, after all, I know this were probably done by an another K
“He was once a member of that community?…what does that means?..”.I know that there exist an existence and community like Underworld which I once dwell within, in Earth. But certainly the Fantasma kind of Underworld wont be the same, perhaps their Underworld might really be an Underworld another world or perhaps even a different reality than the Current Fantasma.“Actually Quintes Family..were not exactly Jelina Family rival…they were more like our friendly merchant…In fact back when we were still in Alemia Nation, Quintes Family were the only Noble family inside the noble circle that everyone doesn’t acknowledged….All because of their heritage..they bought their nobility…but even so, everyone tolerates them..because of their Merchant Group that supplies nearly anything that the nobles wants…..A few Hundreds years ago….they suddenly comes out of nowhere…and beco
“Then Mies will destroy Hallerus.”Helen turned sharply toward him. “You think he would go that far?”Merrica didn’t even hesitate. “Yes.”Helen stared at him, searching for a lie. A hint of hesitation. But there was none.“He will not give you mercy a second time, Helen,” Merrica said. “If those nobles push for war, if they even dare to challenge Aeternum—you will lose.”He took another step forward, his voice heavy. “And I will not be able to protect you.”For the first time in their conversation, Helen looked away. Merrica saw it. The fear. The realization.She already knew everything he was saying was true. She had just been too proud—too trapped—to admit it.Silence hung between them. Then, at last, Helen spoke.“…What do you want me to do?”Merrica finally allowed himself a small sigh of relief.“You already know what must be done, Helen,” he said gently. “You must take back your court.”Helen slowly nodded, though her expression remained grim. “Those nobles will not leave peace
“Merrica understands that if Hallerus moves against Aeternum, we won’t hold back.”Kasuma gave a knowing smirk. “And you won’t hesitate to destroy them.”I met her gaze, unblinking.“No.”A heavy silence fell between us.Kasuma leaned forward, her voice softer but firm. “You don’t want war with Hallerus.”“No, I don’t,” I admitted. “The people of Hallerus don’t deserve to suffer for their queen’s mistakes. Merrica doesn’t deserve to be put in that position.”Kasuma studied me for a moment before sighing. “Then let’s hope Duke Merrica succeeds.”I ran a hand through my hair, my thoughts swirling. Visma was controlled. Chaos was their prison, and we held the keys. Hallerus, however, was different.It was once an ally, a friend, a brother. But betrayal had shattered that bond. Still… I didn’t want to be the one to crush it completely. I drummed my fingers on my desk. If Helen could be saved, then perhaps—A knock interrupted my thoughts.“Enter,” I called.An ACIA officer stepped in, bowi
The Merchant Guild Leader, Darvio Vinn, who had profited the most from blocking Aeternum trade. His warehouses stored inferior goods at premium prices, keeping the economy strangled in his grip.The General of the Royal Army, Lionel Ferin, who had bled the treasury dry with excessive military spending, preaching about “independence” while weakening their forces with outdated tactics.They had to be removed. One by one, quietly, without causing suspicion. But how? Merrica could not simply accuse them—Helen trusted them. If he moved too boldly, she would see him as the enemy.No, he had to be careful. He had to play the game. Merrica stood, pouring himself another glass of wine. He would begin by exposing the corruption—turning the people against the parasites that fed on Hallerus.The merchants would learn how Darvio Vinn had been overpricing basic goods. The military officers would see how General Lionel Ferin had been wasting funds on obsolete strategies. The court would hear whisper
At a local tavern, I overheard a group of soldiers drunkenly complaining."Our weapons are old.""Our rations taste like pig slop.""Did you hear? Even Alemia is receiving Aeternum goods now.""We should have never broken ties."I smirked. They knew. Their queen had failed them, and their nation was falling behind while the rest of the world thrived under Aeternum’s soft power. The people of Hallerus were not fools. They saw the rising prosperity of the allied nations, the luxurious goods, the technological marvels, the entertainment, the food. They could only watch in envy.At sunset, I met with Duke Merrica Murrs at his estate. His once-proud posture had been replaced with exhaustion. His eyes, which once held confidence, now carried deep regret.We sat in his grand study, the silence stretching between us. Finally, he spoke."I should have stopped her."I said nothing."I vouched for her. I believed in her." He exhaled, shaking his head. "And now, my people suffer because of my mis
Meanwhile, in Yulga, Maria sat comfortably in her study, reading the latest reports.Lysander stood beside her, amused. "Another assassin failed. This is getting predictable."Maria smirked. "Vismal thinks he’s playing chess, but he’s only moving pawns."She set down her glass, her eyes gleaming with amusement. "Let him keep trying. Let him think he has control.""And when he finally realizes he doesn’t?" Lysander asked.Maria leaned back, exhaling softly. "By then, he won’t be king anymore."While King Vismal wasted his energy plotting assassinations, he failed to see the true danger.His nobles squabbled over the black market. His people secretly craved Aeternum goods. His own soldiers whispered of defecting.Visma was rotting from the inside out. And Maria? She simply watched it happen. She wasn’t just controlling the black market. She was controlling Visma’s fate. One failed assassination at a time.King Vismal III believed he could eliminate Maria Yulga. He believed he could take
"Oi, you got the stuff?""Yeah, yeah, keep it down!"A merchant nervously looked around before handing over a carefully wrapped package."This is the good stuff—straight from Aeternum. Papa Pizza’s special cheese blend. Got it from a merchant who knows a guy who knows a guy."The buyer, a Visma noble in disguise, snatched it eagerly."Finally! I’ve been dying to try this! You have no idea how boring Visma’s food is compared to Aeternum’s cuisine!""Yeah, yeah, pay up first.""Fine, fine—how much?""Two hundred gold pieces."The noble nearly choked. "T-Two hundred?! That’s robbery!"The merchant smirked. "And yet, you’re still going to pay it, aren’t you?"The noble gritted his teeth, but handed over the money anyway. Aeternum’s products were so desirable that people were willing to spend fortunes just to get a taste.And that was exactly what ACIA wanted. By controlling the underground economy, Aeternum achieved multiple goals:Economic Control – Even though Visma banned Aeternum’s pr
The people were asking too many questions. The smugglers were getting bolder. Even their own guards and soldiers were caught listening to Aeternum’s broadcasts in secret. A revolution wasn’t just coming—it was being broadcast live.In an attempt to regain control, the non-allied nations did the only thing they knew how to do—They cracked down. Massive raids were conducted in the dead of night. Entire villages were searched. Merchants were arrested. Radios were smashed in public squares.But no matter how many products they confiscated, no matter how many smugglers they punished, it didn’t stop. Aeternum’s influence was already too deep. The people had tasted the forbidden fruit—and they weren’t about to let go of it.What made matters worse was that not everyone in power was loyal to the cause. Behind closed doors, even high-ranking nobles were secretly buying Aeternum’s products for themselves. Some were sneaking off to allied territories under the guise of “diplomatic visits” just s
Aeternum had always been known for its technological marvels and superior products, but with easy transportation, its goods became more accessible than ever before.From freshly preserved gourmet food to luxurious household items, Aeternum’s influence began to seep into every aspect of daily life across the continent. And the people? They loved it. Why eat old, stale bread when you could have Aeternum’s fresh-baked soft rolls that lasted for weeks without losing their taste?Why wear itchy, poorly-made foreign garments when you could buy Aeternum’s finely woven, stain-resistant fabrics? Even Aeternum’s entertainment industry was making waves. With their crystal-powered moving pictures, stories from Aeternum began flooding into neighboring lands, captivating audiences with rich tales of adventure, romance, and heroism.It wasn’t just about selling goods anymore. Aeternum was selling a way of life. And everyone wanted in.But not everyone was pleased. The non-allied nations watched in d
world devoured slice after slice, their faces twisted in expressions of pure bliss."Mmmh!""What is this?! It’s… It’s so simple yet… SO PERFECT!""The flavors! The balance! The texture! This is divine!"Even the most arrogant food critic, who prided himself on hating everything, took a bite and nearly fell out of his chair. Jean-Pierre trembled. His masterpiece—the dish he had poured his entire soul into—was being ignored. Instead, these noble fools were eating fast food.Like commoners. He couldn’t accept it. But the judges had already decided. With a deep breath, the royal head judge stood up and declared:"By unanimous decision… The winner is—Papa Pizza!"The room erupted in thunderous applause. Jean-Pierre, the once undefeated culinary master, stood frozen in place. His hands trembled. His pride shattered. And then, with his head lowered, he fell to his knees.The duel’s outcome shook the world. Jean-Pierre Gaston, the Imperial Chef, had lost to a simple pizza. Nobles who once l