"What an intricate artifact..I never seen such like it..it's even shine when I press the button..ohh..Miss Yvone said it can make a painting..Panderson look..". (Richard Benson)
"Ehem…Sir, this is a precious artifact..probably made by a the Great High Human…also it's Pictures not painting…Also, it's very expensive…so please stop playing with it too much..".(Mr.Panderson)
"I'm just appreciating it….I'm glad the deal went through nicely, as a matter of fact the terms wasn't all that absurd..It was as if they knew our limit and capability…".(Richard Ben Benson)
Richard Benson actually expects the terms to be very outrageous considering their reputations, but instead it was fair.
"Aeternum Super Store was exactly as their image..they do everything with care, normally organizations as their reputations will demand almost anything…but instead they conduct fairly, no wonde
The weather was quite nice today, I love fall season it's not too hot and a little bit chilly. Since I got a little bit of money to spare I've decided to move out from my current house, in fact, I just immigrated from the US to Korea. The gold that I gave Lee Family hasn't fully liquidated yet, there's about 30% left from the full amount. Lee Han Na works with Katherine to manage the money, with Kathy own decisions (With T.A.S approval on my side) has invested the majority of Virtue Financial funds to buy stocks shares in the various company all over the world. Thanks to that one of the shipping companies in Korea who's been saved by Virtue Financial fund injections, own a small island and they decided to give Virtue financial (Me) the island as a gift."Are you sure you're gonna live on the island?..". (Catherine)"Well…yes, It's a private island with a private homestead mansion on it…did you see my house?..it's a hundred times better than it, of
3 days after Chairwoman Catherine announce the very first special project for Virtue Financial, the whole company was in the state of alert, especially for the 3 Medical research institute that got listed for the project. Normally everyone who was affiliated with Virtue Financial took the order from Chairwoman Catherine which they all knew off, but Everyone knew that she was also like them, working for someone. Everybody knew there's someone above her that holds the total control Virtue Financial and up until now the figure never appeared anywhere. That fact alone made every company directors under Virtue Financial pay special attention to these events.It was 11 am in the morning at Haneul University Hospital, Seoul Korea, everyone in the conference building next to the main hospital building was in high alert, it's a total lockdown, hundreds of black suits security roaming around patrolling, making sure the building was clear from any unauthorized personnel. A black Lim
"I know..you're kind…High and mighty, always feel inferior to others…the problem is…I..hate..people..like you….<Squeeze!!>..".I grab his shoulder and intentionally pushed my thumb inside the bullet wounds, causing the blood oozing out even more. As his scream turns to heavy heaves, everyone nails to their place, Security tries to break through the door, but Bang Dae Jung was there to calm the situations and prevent anyone to come in and goes out."One thing you all seems to forget, I own Virtue Financial, the Very company that saves you all from your demise…YOU..work for me..not the other way around..and you Edward Crown, everyone know that because of your stupid mistake and lustful nature towards the underage girls..made your company falls..and who repaired all that?…me, I can just kick you out but, I don't why?…because that Woman over there says 'no'….".I pointed at Catherine who's back turned at
Aeternum, Black Keep, Central Meeting Room.Ever since The President leaving for his another 'Business Trip', Elijah and the other 5 Minister has been diving deep into piles if works. Today marks the 1 first week of the launching of Aeternum big project 'The Radio Broadcasting'. Thankfully the R&D department and The Resource department are already being ordered to manufactured the newly improved radios beforehand by the President Himself. A week ago Elijah decided has decided to add another 500 additional Core Radio to be produced, and all of them already finished and ready to be distributed."Everything is ready, the Core radio already being loaded along with the supplies for Aeternum Super Store in Merrina Town..". (Andrea)"Good, Bina..we need to distribute the Core Radio fast and safe...I need 1 squad to be with the Core Radio lorry, and they will be accompanying the Pegasus Wheel Company caravan…This is the list where the radio will h
"All Unit Full Speed!... I want 10 towns delivered before Sundown!..". (Major Colleen)From inside the APC Punisher, Colleen relays her order via walkies talkies. It's been day 2 since they started the deliveries, right now they already halfway across the entire Hallerus Kingdom, the last stop within The Hallerus Kingdom is it's Capital Hallerusia in just 2 days the fleets already traveled to all 6 of regions Hallerus with no complications at all, and 200 Core Radios has been successfully delivered and installed."I can't believe we just traveled all over Hallerus in 2 days…the beast not only sturdy but also insanely fast..". (Lobo)Lobo was one of Mr.Panderson assistants. Originally each carriage has 3 people on it, and that people along with their carriage will be left at their destinations. But since they had no carriage with them, and they only have brought themselves as all their supposed items have been stored inside The Maidens Dimensional Boxes, a
"Did you say that the Duke Himself come to lead you into the capital?..". (Richard Benson)Mr.Panderson is in the Pegasus Wheel Company main office in front of his Master, reporting about everything that happens along his travel, every single of his story were shocking enough for Richard Benson to have headaches."Also the most important thing was Aeternum Super Store was only interested in doing business..but I suspect that Aeternum Super Store wasn't your normal store with a normal background..in my opinion, they might be a state-own operation, and it's not among the nations we known…". (Mr.Panderson)"State-owned?…Anyway Panderson, it's enough for us to just know that they won't implicate us in any bad way…we worked hard to obtain their partnership….don't let your curiosity ruin this golden chance….".(Richard Benson)Unlike Mr.Panderson, Richard Benson's views were different. He was no longer a Noble but a busines
Hwang Hwa Young was a multi-talented celebrity in Korea entertainment, she appears in drama, commercial advertisement, Movies, tv shows, she even appeared in the latest trend tv reality shows that produce an Idol group. Although her debut was low key, her beauty and gentle personality have been always highlighted in televisions. She who always portrayed as innocent beauty and has always been targeted by media and paparazzi to be included in scandals. With her Fame, fabricated scandals keep coming in, and in just a few years her popularity started to plunged, for a media personality such situations was akin to a death sentence.Despite the situations stack against her, the innocent beauty never strays from her path. She always strives to be truthful, wanted to be recognized by her talent, not by ridiculous scandals. Little that she knows, all the scandals were actually made by her own agencies, producing a scandal in return of payments was kind of one of the well-covered b
"Honestly T.A.S just how are you able to buy so many stocks?..right now, Virtue already owned 500 company..we even worth Trillions dollar in just 4 months…now people starts to dig into us..".[You told me to handle it…So I 'Handle' it…I am a super A.I. I can tap into every single devices in this world if I wanted to…playing with information and investment is just a game for me..besides with Virtue name plastered everywhere..it won't be suspicious when we receive trillions of dollar at once…so, when you wanted to do something It won't be too much hassle.. ]. (T.A.S)"I'm not complaining but..could you just slow down a bit..I don't want to be marked down by every single person in this world..".[I already took all of that in consideration…<Sigh~>then from now on I'm gonna slow down a bit…then should I concentrate on the existing company?..]. (T.A.S)
Meanwhile, inside the Alemia Royal Palace, which had now been converted into a central command hub, President Mies Sai listened intently to a military briefing.Across from him sat Department Vice-Director Nathaniel Grant of the Department of Resource & Infrastructure, his face alight with enthusiasm.“Sir, the employment program is exceeding expectations. We posted 5,000 positions for public kitchen chefs, and they were filled within a single day.”Mies Sai smirked. “I’m not surprised. The people have been desperate for stability.”Vice-Director Grant nodded. “Indeed. And now, with the cleaning and rebuilding project launching, we’re expecting a flood of applications. 100,000 slots may not even be enough.”General Lucas, seated nearby, chuckled.“We’ll need to start thinking ahead, then.” He tapped a report on the table. “Alemia isn’t just a city of civilians. We still have thousands of unemployed former soldiers from both the Queen’s and the Prince’s factions. Many of them aren’t cr
“I agree with implementing the employment program,” I said, voice firm. “But we’ll need to make several adjustments before we proceed.”Ramon nodded attentively. “What kind of adjustments, sir?”I leaned back slightly in my chair.“First, work hours need to be reduced. Given how many of the surviving population are either elderly or women, we can’t expect them to handle the same level of physical labor as a normal workforce.”Ramon took notes, his expression serious. “Understood.”“Second, child labor is absolutely forbidden. If anyone attempts to exploit children for work, they will face immediate punishment.”“Of course, sir. Aeternum law is clear on that.”I nodded. “Third, we’ll have to create alternative jobs that suit the city’s current demographic. Many of the women and elderly might not be able to do construction work, but they can handle administrative work, small-scale industry, and trade. We need to get creative.”Ramon grinned, impressed. “You’ve already thought several st
“Did the Queen know about this?” I asked, though deep down, I already knew the answer.Selie didn’t respond immediately. Instead, she reached into her bag, pulling out a single sheet of parchment. She laid it on my desk with a deliberate movement.It was an official decree, signed and stamped with Queen Romella’s royal seal. A decree authorizing the so-called “punishment” of nobles appointed by Aeternum.I closed my eyes briefly, suppressing the urge to slam my fist onto the table. The Queen knew, she had known all along. And she did nothing, or she were too consumed with all the power and luxuries that she just signed everything that come to her table, and now I had to clean everything back.Across the chamber, Duke Oliver Gust—or rather, Governor Oliver Gust, as he was now officially titled—stood near one of the balconies, observing the organized chaos with a look of deep contemplation. After taking a moment to collect my thoughts, I rose from my seat and walked over to him.“Quite
For years, Alemia’s people had been accustomed to fear—to being harassed, abused, and treated like pawns by the nobility and military alike.But today, as they walked through the clean streets, there was no shouting.No random arrests. No public executions. There was only order.And above them, in the vast blue sky, the Aeternum airships loomed—their massive steel frames gliding through the heavens, a symbol of dominance, protection, and change.For many, it was their first time seeing such technology up close.An elderly baker, standing at the entrance of his shop, shielded his eyes as he gazed upward."The Iron Birds…" he whispered, awestruck.Beside him, a young girl tugged at his sleeve."Grandpa, are they… protecting us?"A pause. Then, the old man smiled for the first time in years."Yes. I believe they are."Unlike the old regime, Aeternum’s governance was swift and efficient.Knowing that the city had suffered extreme shortages due to the war, Aeternum immediately opened publi
"I refuse to be treated like some common criminal! I am Count Malik! Minister of Finance! I have funded half of this war!"His voice echoed, but no one moved. No one spoke in his defense.Malik gritted his teeth and jerked violently, managing to break free from the grip of the young Aeternum private restraining him.With a twisted smirk, he raised his hand and struck the soldier across the face.A loud crack rang through the hall.For a moment, everything stood still.Then—BANG.A gunshot pierced the air, and Malik’s scream followed a split second later as he collapsed onto the floor, clutching his now bloodied knee.Standing over him, his pistol still smoking, was Sergeant Falkner.The seasoned Aeternum officer towered over the fallen noble, his expression one of absolute indifference."That was for touching my soldier," Falkner said, his voice as sharp as a blade.Malik writhed, his cries of agony mixing with gasps of horror from the other captives.Falkner bent down, his boot press
“I request a duel.”A murmur ran through both sides. Bina merely raised a single eyebrow.“A duel? Against me?” she said, tilting her head slightly, almost as if she hadn’t heard him correctly.Anton stood his ground.“If I win, you and your soldiers do not enter this palace.”Bina exhaled, her lips curving into something that wasn’t quite a smile.“And if you lose?”Anton’s jaw tightened.“Then my men will surrender peacefully.”A moment of silence passed between them.And then, Bina laughed.A deep, almost booming sound, filled with something akin to amusement… and disappointment.“You are either the bravest or the most foolish knight I have ever met, Captain Anton.” She rested her hand on the haft of her war axe, her fingers tightening around the weapon’s familiar grip.Anton did not flinch. Bina’s amusement faded. She gave him a firm nod. Both of them knew, this is actually a heartfelt plea from Anton, he wanted Grand General Bine to allow his men to live, this I his earnest beg.
At precisely 10 AM, just as the dust from the explosions had barely begun to settle, a deep echoing voice rang across the battlefield.“To the soldiers and citizens of Alemia!”It was him.The President of Aeternum.His voice carried through the winds, reverberating through the ruined streets, projected through Aeternum’s massive military speakers for all to hear.“Your war is over. Lay down your arms. Submit to the governance of Aeternum, and you will be spared.”His words hung in the air like a final judgment.And then, like a descending storm, the Aeternum Army finally began to move.It was a terrifyingly unified march.Thousands upon thousands of troops moved in perfect synchronicity, their steel boots pounding against the earth like a drum of war. Tanks rolled forward, massive military vehicles flanking the advancing battalions, gunships and airships circling the skies like mechanical reapers.At that moment, the people of Alemia saw it—the unstoppable tide of Aeternum’s might de
“Then let’s make history. Order the Navy Fleet 01 to launch three additional Type-1 Missiles. Targets: The East, North, and West gates of the capital.”The entire command bridge fell into stunned silence.Every officer, every technician, every strategist momentarily froze. Their eyes flickered with a mix of shock and anxiety as they processed my command. Even the seasoned veterans among them seemed momentarily taken aback.It was one thing to deploy a single missile.But three at once?That wasn’t just warfare—it was an annihilation order.Bina, Lucas, and Eliza, who had been following the situation via video conference, immediately reacted. Their holographic images flickered on the massive display before me, each one expressing their own unique emotions.Bina, ever the stoic and composed tactician, furrowed her brows, tapping her fingers against the table.“Mr. President… I assume you understand the full implications of this move?”I met her gaze without hesitation.“I do. This is th
At 6:45 AM, the order was given. Admiral Duchess Kolarova, commanding the Navy Fleet from the southern front, initiated the launch sequence. The missile streaked across the sky like a comet, its white trail a harbinger of devastation.From the Dragon One, I stood on the bridge, watching intently as the missile’s trajectory was displayed on the holographic screens. My officers around me held their breath, anticipation thick in the air.A few moments later, the missile hit its mark. The explosion that followed was nothing short of spectacular. The Alemia Capital City gates were obliterated, along with the surrounding walls and everything within a 100-meter radius. Dust and debris rose into the sky like a dark mushroom cloud, blotting out the early morning sun.The impact was beyond what any of us had anticipated. The "lowest-grade" missile had proven to be anything but low-grade.The news of the missile strike spread like wildfire through the Aeternum ranks. Soldiers, commanders, and of