“That is Duke Merrica..what is that old guy doing here?…Just Looking at his face already made me fumed with anger..<TSK!>”. (Count Kabronel)
Although Count Kabronel were visibly annoyed by the fact that his old rival were sitting not far in front of him. Still he doesn’t dared to show it out in the open as, he and also the Princess were in the presence of outsider, and more over they have to behave themselves before the on that they were about to seek help and alliance from.
“Hold it in, Uncle…we aren’t here to make any sort of issues…who knows that perhaps..My brother in Law might also changed his perspective..and support me..”. (Princess Helen Hallerus)
Unlike the Count, Princes Helen on the other hand were silently observing everything that is going on before her, the sight of his uncle seemingly unaware, the sight of all the neatly dressed guards all over
Duke Merrica greeted his ‘friend’ in a nonchalant and overly friendly way, which visibly annoyed the gentlemen even more. But as he get latter to his sentence, the tone get deeper and heavy, as he is really serious about wanting Count Kabronel to watch himself before the President, if he decide not to heed the warning it was very clear that although Duke Merrica considered them as friend, he would cut him down and made him pay for the consequences of disrespecting the President. Which is an odd attitude coming from the Duke, as this man were extremely famous for not even looking at the King when speaks.“I know who this person was…Count Kabronel Carou…One of the 4 Lord of the Southern Hallerus Territory..the Owner of Big Lake Fortress, and also one of Hallerus Kingdom General of the Army….”.I stopped Duke Merrica in the middle of him introducing the Count to me and personally tell the man who he
I know that the way I speak, often times lack of certain decorum and Not like any monarch that they perhaps can ever see, But at the very least I am a very straight forward person, Everyone were shocked to hear that I am annoyed and, instead of asking the Princess to politely shows herself, what I use were nothing short of a threat and a dissing word that were directed, unfiltered towards her.“I have heard, that President of Aeternum, is not a man to be trifled with…I thought the rumour might not be entirely true…but it seems that this time….the rumour is lesser then what it actually was…”. (Princess Helen Hallerus)Canceling her Invisibility Spell, Finally she appeared before everyone in the present. Fully clad in thick brown robe, Her presence does carries an aura of a monarch. The same feeling that I have when I meet with Duchess Kolarova Qoon, In Fantasma, every monarch carries that same Passive S
“I can’t believe that your days there were nothing short but a hell….I am sorry that I were unable to do anything back then…<BAM!!>…that Crazy King!!.”. (Duke Merrica)“Brother in Law…it was fine..there is no way you could stop the arrangement at that time…but it was enough for me to know that you and Sister were the only one that tries to stop the arrangement at that time…”. (Princess Helen Hallerus)She had now ditched the robe, and shows herself, naturally despite the hardship that she had went through the delicateness of a princess were still apparent, just like her sister Duchess Marriane Murr, she was a beauty too, they look almost the same, but unlike her blonde haired elder sister, Princess Helen was brown haired, and also, in additions, she have this long Scar on her face, starting from her forehead, down to her cheek. Also on the same side of her left sid
The awkwardness has become wide spread inside of the peaceful garden, my simple ‘No’ as the answer to her hopeful request were just simply outrageous and just difficult for them to process. After all, i know that they thought that I would just say yes to their request, after all the one that asked the question were Princess and also a Count, surely they will get the answer that the should have thought in their mind. Naturally they were the kind of people that usually get what ever they want, and when the other things happened, it was just hard for them to process everything at the moment.“...Wait…aren’t you kidding about this Mies?…Why are you saying no?…didn’t you say that you need another candidates to look this Civil War another look..well, this is Princess Helen here…and she is a legitimate candidate for the throne…Look, even I would now start supporting her for the throne from now on…&
“...One thing that I know…My Lord never fails to deliver on his promise…from the moment he founded Aeternum until this very moment…he had made countless things that were impossible to achieve by a mere human…When other fails he doesn’t..that is always it has been and this time too…it will never be…..after all, Unlike you..My Lord can made it happen…so, that statement of your, were a little bit insulting to Aeternum…and it ticks me off….you obnoxious little human noble…My lord..can I just killed this man?…if not, can I just ravage his entire domain?..”. (Alfred)Alfred were the one that backed me up, and easily he over powers everything that were before him. And I can visibly see that this old lich is really is annoyed, His casual and normal appearance started to changes as his normal black pupil has changed and his entire eyes has become black and there were even a vis
“Yes…Your fallout with the King…your relationship with Marriane and Helen and also your attitude towards the church plays a big role in this….in another words…they simply wanted to keep you in control….In Hallerus, everyone might already know that you are not entirely adept in politics…but despite that…you and your family had a greater standing in the public eyes and quite honestly…in power…”.“well…I acknowledge that all of the Murr Family has never been great in Politics..but I don’t know about standing and power…”. (Duke Merrica)“You are actually Powerful more than you think…Murr family were the only 2 highest noble in Hallerus…carrying the title of Duke…also…in terms of land and manpower, Murr Territory were the largest owned land by noble of Hallerus…Murr Family owned the entire Northern Re
“I don’t know that me and my family were that formidable…”. (Duke Merrica)Feeling proud that he finally knows that his family and the territory that he had under his name were actually that influential.“Thankfully your wife…knows about it and didn’t exploit it for her own use…”.Duke Merrica heard me, and he knows that I am teasing him. After all, once it actually were about to happen where his wife were about to turn against him, thanks to the Church dirty works, but thankfully I were there to stop everything from happening. But good for him that after his wife recovers, she’s actually had a different personality from when she was affected by the charm curse by the church. But I admit that, Duchess Marriane were certainly a great politician.“Oh Mies Come on man…stop teasing me…Hahahaha….Ahem….so&helli
“This is my demand…fairly simple right?..”.“...Free trade area, free access for trading, Trade with Aeternum must follows the rules of Economic Trading set by Aeternum…also Tax Rate of only 10% lasted for 50 years…and also a plot of land inside every single Hallerus lord territory and also the Capital City, fully owned By Aeternum…..this is it?..”. (Princess Helen Hallerus)“...Yes…mostly, all the main thing were just that…let me tell you..this deal..will mostly benefits you and your nation at the long run than it’s benefits mine…”.The conditions that I give her were very simple to understand. Every single terms were only concerning the economic aspect, and it doesn’t touch anything else, I didn’t even demand a military assistance, nor military access of anything. Which is something that was considered a normal thing
With that thought, I turned my focus back to the map, ready to guide my army toward the final battle. On the third day of our march, we finally reached the designated halting point in the Eastern Region. Here, our army was to temporarily stop and wait for the other fronts to arrive at their own respective rendezvous points.Among the five regions, my Eastern troops were the second to reach their location. The Western Troops, led by General Lucas and Governor Duke Oliver Gust, had been the first to arrive, thanks to their unopposed journey. As my men began constructing the temporary forward operating base (FOB), a mix of activity unfolded. Engineers worked quickly to establish defensive perimeters, while soldiers erected tents and prepared their rations. Rest rotations were enforced so the troops could rejuvenate themselves for the final phase of the campaign."We’re nearing the end. Every effort now is one step closer to liberating the entire Alemia Nation. Let the troops rest; soon,
"When this war ends, Alemia will rise again, stronger and united under Aeternum. And this march—this slow, deliberate march—is the first step toward that brighter future."With that thought, I turned back toward the command post, ready to oversee the next phase of our campaign.Our troops pressed forward with relentless efficiency, their pace never faltering despite the numerous side missions I tasked to the detachment units. Each liberated settlement followed the same protocol: Capture of Lords: Every noble or lord who held sway over the settlement was immediately captured and sent to Georgina City for judgment. These lords, guilty of oppressing their people, represented the old regime—a relic that had no place in the new Alemia under Aeternum rule. Establishing Order: The local guards were disbanded, their weapons confiscated, and a new administration was set up. Four of my trusted soldiers were stationed in each settlement to oversee governance, ensuring law, order, and security we
"Commander Bravo reports success in the town of Greenwill. Hostile resistance neutralized. The population is secure and stabilized.""Detachment Echo has liberated the village of Windcliff. No casualties, local leaders have pledged loyalty to Aeternum governance."Each report filled me with pride. These were not just military victories but also symbolic steps toward a better future for Alemia. As I gazed out of the vehicle window, watching the endless column of soldiers, vehicles, and supplies move steadily forward, I reflected on the strategy.There was no need to rush. Our overwhelming superiority meant that time was on our side. The final battle would come soon enough. For now, every slow step forward was an opportunity to stabilize and rebuild, ensuring that no shadow of rebellion could remain."Let others see this not just as a march to war but as a march of progress. Each town secured, each village stabilized is another foundation stone for the future of Alemia under Aeternum’s
“You want to speak with the president?”.Lieutenant Colonel Selie spoke with a quizzical tone in her voice, although the town had been liberated and his mission are basically completed, Captain Lionel felt the need to give the full extent of his reports on how he was able to liberate the town. After all the town surrendered to him before he was able to even fire a single shot from his firearms. This situation is rather odd, and he need the president to know everything about it, just so that he can take actions to deal with anything that might come up afterwards. So, the phone call turned into a brief awkward silence for a little bit, as the Lieutenant Colonel on the other side were thinking about his request.“Well… since you had performed well…. I will reward you with a direct line to the president himself…”.“I… Thank you, madam…”.Lionel was very appreciative about his Lieutenant Colonel giving him permission to speak with the president.“Don’t worry about it… in fact, you aren’t
From the safety of her balcony, an elderly woman raised her hands to the sky, tears streaming down her face.“Thank you, Aeternum. Thank you for saving us!”Parents clutched their children close, explaining with hopeful smiles what this change meant for their future. Young adults and teens cheered in the streets, their voices ringing with newfound hope.The celebratory mood reached a crescendo as the Aeternum Special Forces, alongside town guards, began systematically detaining the corrupt elites. The crowd’s energy shifted to awe as they watched the once-mighty nobles, lords, and wealthy merchants dragged out of their grand carriages. Dressed in their opulent attire, the elite now looked out of place, bewildered, and terrified.“These are the ones who’ve stolen from us!”cried a farmer, his voice echoing with righteous anger.“Justice at last!”another voice shouted, met by roaring cheers of agreement. Despite their emotions, the townsfolk knew better than to interfere. The authority
“Because we’ve seen what happens to those who oppose Aeternum. You bring order, prosperity, and justice—things this town has been starved of for decades. Our so-called lords have fled like rats, but the people... they welcome you with open arms.”Lionel nodded, his grip on his weapon easing.“Very well. Gather your men and have them lay down their weapons. My team will oversee the transition of control.”Luis complied immediately, issuing orders to the remaining guards to disarm and report to Aeternum’s soldiers. As the formalities were completed, Lionel turned to Marlow.“Get on the comms and update the President. Black Eagle Town is officially under our control.”Marlow smirked.“This might be the easiest mission we’ve ever had.”Lionel chuckled.“Don’t jinx it, Marlow. We’re not done yet.”Word of the surrender spread quickly among the townsfolk. The celebration that had started with the sight of Aeternum helicopters now reached a fever pitch. Children ran through the streets shout
Children ran through the streets, mimicking the sound of helicopters with their arms outstretched like blades. Mothers wept tears of joy, holding their children close. Fathers stood tall, their hearts swelling with hope for the first time in years.Within minutes, Black Eagle Town was under complete control of the Aeternum Army. The streets were silent, save for the disciplined movements of the soldiers securing their positions. The nobles and lords, now trapped within the town, huddled together in their carriages, their faces pale and their dreams of escape shattered.From his carriage, Baron Mikhail peeked out at the soldiers surrounding the gates. His voice quivered as he muttered,“It’s over... We can’t escape.”The arrival of Aeternum’s Iron Birds and their soldiers had turned the tide. What had once been a town divided between oppressors and oppressed was now united under a single banner—the banner of Aeternum. For the people of Black Eagle Town, this was more than just the arri
News of Aeternum’s Army had spread like wildfire, but even the swiftest whispers across the land had not prepared the people for this. Just hours after hearing that the army was mobilizing, Black Eagle Town found itself under the shadow of Aeternum’s infamous Iron Birds.“Impossible!”Johny Eagle exclaimed, his voice filled with awe as he gazed at the helicopters hovering above.“How can they already be here?”The patrons of his underground tavern murmured in agreement; their eyes wide as they watched the scene unfold from the streets.“It’s them,”Melinda said with certainty.“No one else has those flying machines. It’s the Aeternum Army.”All around them, the townsfolk shared similar sentiments. The speed at which Aeternum moved was nothing short of miraculous to the common people. To those who had lived under tyranny and chaos, it felt like divine intervention. While the nobles and lords continued their desperate attempts to flee the town, their carriages grinding to a halt as the
“This is it, Melinda,”he said softly.“This is the beginning of something new—for all of us.”“And it’s all thanks to Aeternum,”she replied, her voice filled with gratitude. As the people of Black Eagle Town came together to rebuild, their eyes turned to the horizon, waiting eagerly for the arrival of their liberators. The streets of Black Eagle Town were in utter chaos. Wealthy nobles, lords, and merchants, along with their families, had clogged the narrow cobblestone roads with carriages loaded with valuables. Gilded trunks and ornate chests teetered precariously atop the carriages, spilling jewels and fine silks as servants scrambled to secure their masters' possessions. Horses neighed and stomped, struggling to pull the overloaded carriages as the morning sun cast a harsh glare on the chaotic exodus.The townsfolk stood on the sidelines, watching with a mixture of amusement and contempt as the upper class fled.“Look at them,”Johny Eagle said, shaking his head as he leaned agai