“{I am unable to do anything, despite the help that you and Aeternum has given to me up to this point…My dear Friend Mies, My wife and child has been hold hostage inside of the Hallerusia Palace..along with the Crown Prince Robert The 2nd Fiance, Princess Bernadette Wolfgang….It was seems to be that our Siege on the Capital had to be postponed…even worst scrapped…Dear Friend, I know this is ungrateful of me to ask once more of your help though you have given so many….but, I will lower myself..and beg you for once more….please spare some help..or thoughts plans for us to get out of these obstacle….Sincerely, Your Friend, Duke Merrica Murr…}…Well, this is quite a predicament…concerning even..”. (Alfred)
The issues regarding the letter somehow got dragged all the way to the breakfast the next morning. Since these issue were closely related to me, I have yet ta
Aeternum, Presidential Mansion, Butler Study Room.After the president has finished his breakfast and headed to prepare himself for the day ahead, Alfred headed to his room, which is the largest room in the Maids and Mansion Staff quarter, he made a call to office of the Madame of the Mansion.“Hello Lady Elijah…Regarding the Letter from the Duke, Sire Mies has read of it and made a decision that he had to give a respond to the Duke…after he finished the tour at the Research and Development Centre…he would leave for the Merrica City, perhaps in the evening…”. (Alfred)Alfred as always called for Elijah to informed the Lady of the House about Mies decisions, after all, last evening when the letter arrived, he had told Elijah first as soon as he got the letter, and after he found out the content of the letter.
Aeternum, Government District, Research and Development Centre.“BOSSS!!…look at this!!…Beautiful isn’t it?…a modern Vehicles powered by our very own natural power..the Mana Core!!..Just like you said the usage of petroleum really were bad..not only for the environment..but also for the people around it!..”. (Professor Bar)As one of the first generations of Aeternum, that were here at the beginning of Aeternum founding, Bar and Bob who is the Leading figure in the Research and Development Centre, they naturally friendly with me and called me the same terms as any, that belonged to the first generation of Aeternum, Calling me ‘Boss’.When me and Alfred arrived at the Centre, Bar and Bob were already there, at the front gate, together with all his subordinates, all of them were wearing slick White Robe with a downed hood, with the back side embroidered wi
“Is that the president?..”. (Elf Military Police)“...Yeah….and a bunch of Researcher….I can’t help but feeling sorry for those softies….a few of them already showered our Runway with their pukes….well that’s what you get when you wanted to tag along in the car that were drive by Aeternum greatest driver…”. (Lizard men Military Police)It was truly a spectacular sight to see Bulky Fort X50 that were filled with researchers, racing through the runway, doing drift left and right, then going full speed like a F1 car, with no limitation whatsoever. Every single person that were on the Runway and at the Air Force Base were all spectating the reckless drive, some were even cheering when the truck drifts, some of the soldier were even started to made a bet on their chosen researcher, seeing who would vomit next.“[SCRRRRREEECCCHHHH!!!]….Owh, Eli
Hallerus Kingdom/Aeternum Border.Unlike any other Border in Central Continent, Fantasma. The border of Aeternum were extremely clear, Usually for any medieval country in Fantasma, A nation border were usually consist of the same features, a large sized Town or Fortress, were built at the main roads that connecting countries, which then serves as the entry point to the country, and then, in addition to said Fortress or Town, there will be a stretch of high and seemingly impenetrable and imposing Walls. Though this kind of wall were just span at least a few kilometers long, rarely stretch passed a dozen kilometer and even impossible to see one that encompassed the entire nation border.But that not seems to be the case for Aeternum, The border line of Aeternum was built, in about 1 kilometer away from the Hallerus Kingdom, Murr Territory Border wall, or The Fortress Merrica of The Tri-Nation Valley. And Unlik
If it was a civil war then they were not actually my concern, nor I even want to get involved, Elven nation no matter which country it is, they were more isolated and rather wanted to keep everything to themselves, that’s just how they were, Proud, arrogant and self centered, especially those Elf that were on power. As for elf generally they were all just the same as any other people, not very much different, but one factor that differentiates them from any other races, is that their capacity for magic, Elf no matter whom, young or old, they were born special in Fantasma, to be the master of Magic.“Hmm…those refugees, is of Child of Light tribe…that’s is a rare one…”. (Alfred)Alfred chimed in as he had made his closer observations.“Child Of Light Tribe?….are they related to the Principality?..”.“...No…as a matter of fact
“Meaning Everything that has happened…from the start of the plans all the way to the Kidnapping…were already known to the King himself…because this traditions called ‘Declaring Intent of War’?..”.As of the moment we were heading towards Merrica City. Naturally our convoy were roaring through the roads, much faster than any of those carriage that were also traversing the road, We even got passed several noble carriage that looks as if they wanted to race us, but ultimately getting left in the dust.I am currently sitting inside one of the SUV, as I still have to listen to Agent Curufor Soaringsun report and detailed explanation to how everything were going on on the Duke side. As I heard the detailed of the plan and everything that had transpired through the process of their attempted Coup, I was bewildered due to how stupid everything was. Apparently there were a tradition, which were hold in a v
After sitting in the car for over 2 and a half hour, we finally arrived at the Merrica City. If anyone else in Fantasma, it would take them at least 10 hours or more from Aeternum Border to reach this city, but as we were in a modern Vehicles that has already using the Mana Core, we don’t need to stop at all, not even for refuel. The efficiency of the newly modified cars were extremely great, a single Mana core or Beast Core of Grade D, can last a drive time for 168 continuous hours. That’s a full one week of constant moving around just one core, that cost about 10 credits or 10 silver coins in the Central Money. The cost of using these car that were recently modified were just 10% of the cost of using a Horse powered carriage. That is how saving this is.Also a D Grade Mana Core is literally abundance in this world, it can simply be obtained by Killing a Tier 1 and higher monster, or perhaps can even be mined at the mine and the D grade were just a
Last evening me and the entire convoy have arrived at the Aeternum Consulate, here in the Merrica City. After a full night of resting in our designated Mansion, I left to do my work, Which is more inspections on the Consulate, where Paradine works, I were quite surprised with the degree of efficiency that she and her team had done. She has actually picked up where Colleen had left before and further strengthen Aeternum foothold and influence, in not only Merrica City but also the Entire Murr Territory and she has already started to further her plans to firmly hold the Entire Hallerus Kingdom.“Your Highness President…if everything went as we have planned…in the next three months, Aeternum Super Store and also our Logistics route…will be able to encompassed the entire Hallerus Kingdom…”. (Paradine)Sitting right beside me, she explained to me her presentations of her future plans. In the room right now,
I took another sip of tea, letting the warmth spread through me.Because here’s the delicious irony: by copying our education system, they didn’t just adopt our books and schedules.They were adopting our mindset.Every child who learned using our curriculum. Every teacher trained by our methods. Every official who quoted Aeternum textbooks. They were all little seeds planted deep within foreign soil.In ten years?Those nations would think like us.In twenty?They would be like us. All without a single sword being drawn. I leaned back in my chair, utterly content.Without armies, without bloodshed, we were gaining soft political power over thirty-one nations.Real power.The kind that shaped futures. Mina clinked her cup lightly against mine in a silent toast, her green eyes sparkling.“To the future?” she teased.I smiled, lifting my cup.“To the future we’re writing,” I said.And out there, beneath the quiet, darkening sky, the seeds of a new world had already begun to bloom.The n
In New City, the public watched it all unfold on massive news screens and digital displays.A young woman in a coffee shop blinked back tears.“My mother couldn’t even sign her name,” she said. “Now, she’s going to school at sixty. Can you imagine?”A factory worker on break raised his can of iced tea. “They used to mock us for thinking machines would replace us. Now? My kid’s learning to design them.”Later that evening, President Mies stood at his office window in the Black House, overlooking a city glowing with lights and ambition.Minister Myers entered, holding the finalized signed charter.“It’s done,” he said quietly. “They all agreed. The future begins today.”Mies nodded. “We’ve unified their borders, their defense, and their markets,” he said. “Now, we unify their minds.”A long silence followed. Then, just a single line: “History will remember this moment.” And across the continent, it already had.The evening air was soft, almost languid, as I sat back in my chair, savorin
As the documents were sealed, cameras flashed and live broadcasts streamed the images of rulers shaking hands with President Mies—smiles genuine, eyes alight with purpose.The message to the world was unmistakable:Aeternum does not just lead with power—it leads with knowledge.Later, in a private conversation, Jonathan Myers turned to Mies.“This is more than we hoped.”Mies looked out the window of his office, where the UNA flags fluttered in a perfect row.“No,” he said. “This is exactly what I planned.”Jonathan raised a brow. “And what next?”Mies smiled faintly. “We teach the world… to think like us.”The central assembly hall of New Concordia UNA Headquarters—a gleaming white dome adorned with banners of thirty-one nations—had never been so full.Delegates filled every seat. National flags stood in perfect rows. The giant LED display behind the stage glowed with the symbol of the United Nation Alliance, now framed by a new banner in golden letters:"Education for All – A Future
Outside the palace gates, the citizens of Hallerus City buzzed with excitement. News traveled fast: another king had come, and he, too, had seen the truth.And far beyond the city walls, whispers began in other UNA courts:“Perhaps we should ask Queen Helen for assistance.”“Maybe Aeternum’s model isn’t just for them.”“Could we build this future too?”In the Black House of New City, when President Mies received the report of King Leopold’s visit, he simply closed the folder and smiled slightly."One seed sows a thousand trees," he murmured.And in the fields of Fantasma, the seeds of knowledge had already begun to sprout.The towering skyline of New City shimmered beneath a clear morning sky. It was a perfect day for diplomacy—and a historic one.Within the great glass-paneled east wing of the Black House, Aeternum’s political nerve center, a long oval table had been prepared. Security was tight, the air dignified, yet the atmosphere was distinctly welcoming. For today, President Mie
That evening, Queen Helen hosted a quiet reception for the UNA visitors. Modest food, strong Hallerian tea, and conversation flowed freely.“We’re not pretending it’s perfect,” Helen told them. “But we’re not pretending it’s impossible, either.”One observer raised a hand, smiling. “Would you be open to helping other nations start similar programs?”Helen looked to Merrica, then back to them.“Of course,” she said. “We’ve taken help. It would be wrong not to offer it.”It was the kind of answer that made diplomats take notes. And so, Hallerus—once a fractured kingdom cast in shadow—began to shine in a new light. Not as a symbol of power. But as a model of transformation. And as the scholars walked the streets of Hallerus City, alongside teachers and curious children, they quietly realized: The future wasn’t just being forged in Aeternum anymore. It was spreading.The scent of blooming gardenias filled the royal courtyard of Hallerus Royal Palace. The sun hung high above the battlement
“It’s… beautiful,” she said.Jonathan smiled. “It’s sure is,.”The first major step was the immediate conversion of six major city libraries into public education centers. Then came the pilot schools—one for each major region of the kingdom. Each staffed with a blend of local teachers (newly trained) and educational experts from Aeternum who came to oversee implementation.Within a month, Hallerus Elementary Schools opened their doors for the first time. Children from farming villages and mining towns, who had never once held a book of their own, were now reading stories about space, science, and society. They learned arithmetic on digital chalkboards and watched recorded lectures from Aeternum instructors. Classrooms were modest, but organized. Desks were salvaged, but steady.The change was jarring. But it was real. Queen Helen visited one of these pilot schools in the outskirts of Archenport. There, she saw barefoot children reciting alphabet lines. She watched a young girl raise h
Outside in the streets of New City, a mural was already being painted on the wall of a youth center—depicting two children, one Aeternian and one Hallerian, sitting together at a shared desk beneath the words:"Wisdom Unites What War Divides."The mural was uncommission—but no one was taking it down. From within the homes, classrooms, and council chambers of Aeternum, the message was clear: the world was learning, and they were learning from Aeternum.And that made the people walk taller.Because every road rebuilt in Hallerus, every classroom opened, every young mind taught in their system—was a quiet victory for Aeternum’s vision. The age of empires was ending. The age of influence had begun.The great hall of Hallerus Royal Palace hadn’t hosted a summit like this in over a generation. Not for war. Not for taxation. But for education.Long tables stretched beneath arched stone windows, newly adorned with fresh flags representing each province of the Hallerus Kingdom. The air smelled
Contracts were awarded to the newly established Hallerus Road Commission, overseen by both local talent and advisory engineers from Aeternum. Bright orange marker flags began appearing all over the kingdom, outlining future road paths. Caravans brought in equipment, gravel, construction tools—and, notably, several transport trucks from Aeternum carrying the first batch of reinforced roadstone, a durable blend sourced from the Stone Ring mountains.Helen personally visited the first construction site just outside the capital—a winding, broken stretch leading to a key trade town in the east.She knelt beside the workers, running her fingers through the packed dirt and gravel. “This path,” she said to a nearby foreman, “will be the spine of our kingdom.”He blinked, surprised at her presence, then bowed. “Then we’ll make sure it’s strong, Your Majesty.”As roadwork began, the kingdom watched. Villages previously isolated by floods or rough terrain saw the first signs of inclusion. Mercha
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