The whole time, the Monster Attacked happened, no once has Captain Daryl has shown his face. The top of the wall by now has already become bloody by both of the monster blood and also the dead bodies of Hallerus Kingdom soldiers. What at first was the time for stealing glory for Mage Wilson, now seeing that the battle has tilted towards the Hallerus Soldier to get the bitter end. He knows that he should not hogged the attentions anymore, should they survived this ordeal then for certain considering the lost that they have gotten right now and accumulate, this battle will be nothing but a blame from the kingdom.
He needed the useless captain to take the reign now, so that he can save himself from being punished nor even blame by the higher ups now. His over confidence has back fired when he has many times overestimated his drunken soldier and often time he had made a wrong moves. Just a few minute ago, he ordered the soldier at the ground to open the gate and let
“There’s Monster Horde at the City Wall!!!…everyone rushed there!!!…I want every single citizen stays in their Houses!!….Clear the Road!!!!..”. (Hallerus Lieutenant)The Chaos from the City Wall has long been dragged into the inside of the Hallerusia city. The citizen were escaping for their lives from the escaped Monster Horde that had gotten passed the barricade of the City Wall, running amok in the city, devouring anyone that is so much come across their path. The drunkards and the night dweller of the city, also were shook awake from their drunk stupor.The homeless were among the easiest dining menu for the horde, as they were bunch of them all over the city street. The usual business, that open late, the bars, the brothel rushed to close their doors and gate, fearing the monster would get in and not only ruined their business and place but also ending their lives. There also some adventurers, merc
“Back side secure..”. (Agent no. 19)“Right and Left Side Secure..”. (Agent no. 18 & 17)“Front Side Secure…Sir, We are ready to move…”. (Agent No. 2 & 3)Aeternum Infiltration Team has taken a Serpentine Formation, where all agent were placed in an almost straight line and with the shape of the terrain and the place that they were in right now, it was the best formations to use. Naturally this tactics can only be used for Aeternums as in Fantasma they were the only one that can utilizes this formations thanks to the firearms and the efficiency and the training that they have on their belt.“Paradise 1…the path has been marked….Stay in formation…we will take the straight route to the target..estimated time of arrival is…5 minutes..Everyone, ready…and Move out!…”. (Agent No.1 @ Glint Goldriv
“Clear!..Going in…Hallway Clear..”. (Agent No. 2)With what it seems like a seamless action without any sort of obstacles whatsoever, nothing has ever stopped the advance of the Aeternum Infiltration team. Since the start of their entrance inside the Hallerusia Palace Dungeon. No matter what come to stop their track, it was all stop before they even noticed that someone has ever comes into their turf.When the Iron gate into the Dungeon were broken into, Aeternum Infiltration team has encounter over 20 Hallerus Palace guards, that were guarding inside of the Dungeon. Also, by the looks of these inside of the dungeon, the entire dungeon weren’t devoid of prisoners like any other jails nor even dungeon that should exist all over Fantasma. Instead the Entire Dungeon was actually filled with prisoners, ever since Aeternum Infiltration team, entered the Dungeon, every cell that they passed through were filled with it&rsqu
Hidden inside the midst of Chaos inside of the Hallerusia City. Without anyone knowing, the Palace and also the Dungeon of the palace were both being attacked. Not by a monster but instead, another existence that were extremely effective as killing machine.It has been 10 minutes since Paradine leads her team inside of the dungeon and 5 minutes ago, they have separated from Alfred, as he still have some more important mission to accomplish. Ever since then, Paradine and her entire team has scoured almost the entire Dungeon, starting from the first floor and right nos they were at underground floor number 3. Each floor they cleared one by one, making sure that it was clean from any resistance.Although they appearance and also them killing all the guards as soon st they were spotted were noticed by all the prisoners. None of the prisoners were even dared to asked them anything, shouted for help nor even wanted to look at them. Bec
After nearly 2 weeks in captivity, Finally Duchess Marriane Murr, sees the ray of hope appeared before her, and it was Paradine and her team. She who is at first very weak to even opened her eyes to looked at the foreigners that come inside of her cell, managed to muster her courage and energy to see who is it. As soon as she saw the weird dressed that her visitor were wearing ans as well as the Firearms in their arms, she knew immediately that the one that comes to her rescue. Is none other that the Aeternum, Because the were no other country nor people that would dressed up like them and carry the same weapon as them.“Madam Duchess, don’t force yourself…rest easy….Vital are stable…light injuries visible….ankle fracture and shoulder fracture…Malnourished….Madam Paradise…we have no problem in moving her…her conditions might be worsened…I will apply the first aid..”. (Sergeant Lilli
“Yes Madam!…everyone to your position move!..”. (Agent No.1 @ Glint Goldriver)Although what Paradine said might be simple to others but, to Aeternums soldier and the like of Agents that were around her at this time, it was a words of assurance and calm to the already depressed bunch. Hearing that the failure were not because of them and also, they have done a great decision to save the body. Morale rise up again, Agent Glint then ordered his men to get back into formations as right ow they were in the second part of the mission which is extractions.“Hmm….I am fine now thank you….You were….Miss Paradine?..why are you here?…are you her to save me?..”. (Duchess Marriane Murr)After regaining her strength and enable her to think straight once more. Finally she saw the face that she remember very vividly, a person that she had the most contact with in Merrica City,
With Duchess Marriane regaining her strength and the ability to move her body freely again. Although she were still not fully back to her peak condition as a Tier 2 Wizard, but at least right now she can move around just fine. Paradine and her team a ready to move and escorted her away from the stuffy and dark dungeon.“Are you ready to move, Marriane?..”. (Paradine)Standing close to Paradine, after changing her already damaged dress, Right now The duchess were wearing Sergeant Lillie Moore reserved shirts and pant’s. her new appearance made her looked as if she were apart of the team, the only way to discerned that she weren’t apart of the team is that instead of a gun she was holding a sword that she took from the dead guard and also her long hair that were just simply tied into a ponytail. Her image was like an extremely rich TV personality that were only trying to become a soldier just for the sake of recording a
In a real life mission situations, there were a lot that can go side ways and not everything will go towards what exactly we want. NO matter how hard we were going to control a situations there will be always small thing that will delayed or even impacted the entire mission. Some might made the mission ended spectacularly with a success, and some might even doomed the entire mission in a single swoop.And currently that is what is happening at the moment, Paradine suddenly called me, and said that Duchess Marriane Murr has a proposition for me. All she wanted is to save another captives, which in these situations is quite a hard decision to make, as this would made Paradine task would be much harder. Since Paradine were already in the dungeon and already have the Duchess in her hand. Then for sure that Alfred is currently busy with his own tasked of dealing with the Hallerus Inner Palace.“...so you were saying that…there a a fe
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