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
Aeternum, New City, Merchant District, Road 1.Ever since the Incident at the Wet Market has been known to the entire Central Continent, not only in Aeternum, the situations has spiraled beyond control for Baron Govane Selspring and his another 2 accomplice. What they thought were a fool proof plan that can’t be traced back to them, has started to show some crack. And that crack will maybe perhaps be leading back to themselves.“You said that you have a plan!!…a great plan!!..Now what?!!…Your Guard Captain has been arrested!!…what’s more he was arrested with a members of Mercenary that were a members of the Darkness Guild!!!….”. (Antoine Loland)The usual nonchalant and carefree attitude of Loland has gone completely, it ha been replaced with rage and anger before Baron Govane. He has been apart of these plan all along, thinking that he and his family can
“<BAMM!!>..<CRASSS!!>…those 2 money grubber and their family can go to hell!!…how dare they back out at this critical time!!…Just you 2 wait…Selspring family will remember this!…”. (Baron Govane Selspring)To soothes his anger, Baron Govane Selspring went on rampage streak in his office, throwing and smashing the vase and glasses to the wall and floor. Still he don’t even think of retreating nor giving up on his plan to continue asserting his dominance over the Oceanic Products in Aeternum. In the midst of his anger, suddenly his door were knocked.“<Knock!>..<Knock!>…Sir Baron..”. (Clerk)“What is it you ignorant buffoon!!…can you tell I am busy right now?!!..”.(Baron Govane Selspring)Baron Govane Selspring lashes at the poor woman, the Clerk were shocked to see the state of the room,
Aeternum, New City, Resource Department Headquarter, Basement 3.Just like any major Department In Aeternum, the building has always have a basement floor, for handling a sensitive matter, Resource Department Headquarter also has one, and right now, it was hosting a few dozen people of special interest and 2 of them that were under the main spotlight today was Baron Govane Selspring and His Company Guard Captain Liang. the two of them were being kept in a separate interrogation room on the same floor and both were under investigation by the Same person, Major Serena, and the 2 of these divisive people were getting the best treatment of their lives.“LET ME GO!!!…DON’T YOU HEAR WHAT I SAID??…LET ME GO!!!…I REMIND YOU..I AM A NOBLE OF THE GOLDEN STRAND KINGDOM!!!…THIS IS A CRIME, WHAT YOU WERE DOING!!!…IS THIS AETERNUM WAY OF TREATING A NOBLE??!!!…”.(Baron Govane Sels
In just 20 minutes, Major Serena walks out of the Interrogation room number one, with her white apron covered in blood and her hand were drench in blood, dripping to the floor with each steps she takes. As she walks out of the room, One of Resource Department Agent, Senior Agent Riley, Major Serena personal assistant were waiting for her, And also the Aeternum Police, New City Headquarter, Captain Layla were also present, waiting for the Major to leave the room.“Got everything Major?..”. (Captain Layla)Seeing the Major who walks out nonchalantly, as she took off her bloody apron and gloves, then simply handed them to Senior Agent Riley, who receiving everything then swiftly handed her a new clean gloves and then proceeded to then wiped any blood that smeared her uniformed and face.“Well..I am sure that you heard all of it…so..yes~…He was the one who devised the plans…with intenti
“Sister Serena….please sit down when drinking your tea….you are not barbaric to act like that…”. (Lieutenant Colonel Reven)To Captain Layla and Senior Agent Riley surprise, the voice that they heard does not comes from their back but instead it comes from Major Serena right. The Lieutenant Colonel, just appeared out of the thin air, then suddenly standing right beside Major Serena. Hearing she called Major Serena ‘Sister’, then that’s only means one thing, it was that Reven were the member of the Maiden Unit of the first generations. Which means to be able to said something to this scary major casually signifies that she is much higher positions than her in the Maiden Unit.“well Sister Reven~…I just finished off my work, so why not relaxed with a cup of tea~…also, Sister reven..you really do need to changed the way you make an appearance in the public…if yo
Aeternum had taught her a valuable lesson—control is not about force, but manipulation. So, she would make them turn on each other.Helen began summoning the nobles one by one, speaking to them in private meetings. She whispered honeyed words into their ears.“Viscount Talis, I need a reliable man. Duke Rehn is plotting against me, and I require your loyalty.”“Countess Ferros, your influence is invaluable. I fear Duke Rehn is siphoning funds, and I need someone I trust to investigate.”“Duke Rehn, the other nobles are moving against you. You must act swiftly before they remove you from power.”With every meeting, seeds of distrust were sown.The nobles—drunk on greed—were too blind to see that they were being played.And so, one by one, they began to conspire against each other.As the nobles scrambled to destroy each other, Helen’s true loyalists made their move.Under the cover of darkness, handpicked assassins carried out eliminations with precision.Duke Rehn?Found dead in his s
“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