Inside the once glorious Hallerus Palace Royal Audience Chamber, where usually the place where the people went to get and audience with the Royalty. It was also known to be the place where the Government senate were held the place were spacious and luxuriously decorated. Right at the Northern Wall of the room, laid the Throne of the Nations, also the seats for the Royalty that oversees the entire Chamber. Laid Straight on the floor, right in the middle were the red carpet,Then the glorious Hallerusia Pillars of Leaders 12 large pillars in the middle of the Audience Chamber, a symbolic Piece, for the Ministers of the nations and also to honour the 12 Largest Nobles Family in the Kingdom.
“Help…plea..please…help me…”. (Prime Minister Mopius Kraltor)
“I..I..am..on the wrong……please….pardon..my sins….sire…COUGH!!…blleerrghh!!..”. (Finance Minister Duke Montrea
Everyone keep their words to only themselves, thought the war is already end, but there is yet a celebrations. All of this was because of a single figure that is standing right in front of the Hallerus Throne seat, with his back facing the entire chamber. Standing tall and with pride, his back looks so wide to many, on his right hand, he was holding His sword, painted with blood, at the tip of his blade the blood slowly dripping on the red carpet. On the Throne, was the biggest Enemy of Hallerus, Prime Minister Mopius Kraltor, with both of his hands and legs severed, and his stomach were stab with a Lance, pinning him to the seat.“.…Oh…you guys were here already?…”.President Mies turned to the crowd, showing no sign of other emotions but indifference to everyone. His silver hair were smeared and dripping with blood, so does his clothes and the half of his face, the way that he looks like right now were like
“President Mies…can I speak with you for a moment?..”. (Duke Merrica Murr)It was clear to see that a distance started to appeared between Princess Helen Hallerus and President Mies, but no one could think and guess what is going on inside of his mind. Still for the Hallerus side, they knew that this wouldn’t be something good for them. Hence, Duke Merrica who is someone who can be said close to him, tried to step in and try to mend things with President Mies.“...Please Step Back, Lord Duke Merrica….Sire President is both tired and injured at the moment….we have to tend to his wound..for now..”. (Duchess Kolarova Qoon)Duchess Kolarova, knows this one thing about President Mies. It was that, he is someone who dislike to explain things to many times, and She also know when he is upsets, Because of many things that she sees him in, she had never seen him this annoyed. Als
We left the Audience Chamber, ignoring the calling of everyone wanting to speaks to me. By this point I don’t even have the mood to even see their faces anymore, Still Kolarova were fast to accommodate me, she even noticed that I actually got a cut on my forehead.“...Are you really that upset?..”. (Duchess Kolarova)She said with a concerned voice, as we walk side by side.“a little bit..and annoyed more….but in the end what they said is true…this is their matter in the first place…something that I should never bothered with from the first place…I will just took whatever is mine...and ignore everything..”.“...that will always be the way…that is why…Eloesa never went along with the things that does not benefits us and went along with us….Still, I understand why you be like this…after all…covering for a
My invitation to have some chill time with Captain Norgathi were rejected by him. Mostly because he said that he had to get back to his positions back at the Southern Wall, which is true, after all aside from everybody else, I am the only one that can make myself free of any works at all. My annoyance due to my own over thinking already passed, but I am in no mood to do any job. So in the end, I decided to enjoy myself by scouring the entire Hallerusia City alone.“I have to admit….Hallerusia City is well planned…they put the right thing at the right place..”.“[ Though this world were Medieval Era….there were still many intelligent people that can think of something like this….The lack of technological advance were made up by the Advance Magic..so everything balance out…]”. (T.A.S)I am not looking down on this world, not even in a slightest, because compare to
To Hallerusia City dweller, although the war is harsh and now has already ended. Many aspect of the city still haven’t changed, and sometimes it’s gotten even worse, especially the human natures. Due to Aeternum Radio Broadcast, many knows that the war of Hallerus, is mostly the fault of the King and also the Nobles. Now that the war has won, many Hallerus citizen feel embolden by the fact that Princess Helen and the First World Alliance were siding with the citizen of Hallerus.Hallerusia City population were made up of 70% Commoners and 30% nobles, so there were a large amount of nobles in the city. But not all nobles have the same stature, some were doing betters than everybody else, some were barely living that the commoner were doing better than themselves. Such is the case, for Maria Scheiber, the Eldest Daughter of the Viscount Scheiber, originally hailing from the Eastern Hallerus territory, Scheiber Family is a Noble without fief, once a Ore
“Noble Bitch!!!…<Ptui!>…because of you fuckers that this nation is in turmoils!!….What kind of noble as poor as you!…acted so high and mighty all the time..despite you being poor!..<PAK!!>…HEH!…I told you before right?…to marry me..and be my bitch..that’s is what you should do!..<PAK!!>…but, you refuse me again and again!!…<PAK!>…yes before the noble were protected…now!…you guys were nothing but an enemy!!….<PAK!!>…Now!!…I will do as I please with you..and no one will stop me…ahahahaha!!!..”.(Gunj)“What are you doing?!!…Let go of Lady Maria!!..<PAK!!..>..Ugh!!..”. (Helga)Gunj the creditor son of where the old Viscount Scheiber owe gold to, were the assailant. He has many times harassed Maria, once he even attempted to rape her yet unsuccessful most of the ti
After dealing with those guys that were trying to rape the lady, I was invited into her house. Apparently she was a noble, ans she were in a little bit of a situation of herself, The house itself, were old, the sign of aged were apparent here and there, cracked walls, old furniture, lack of silvery and golds, shows that this noble house were poor, and they have been for a long time. But still the house were neat and organized, despite the run down, they clean their house and keep them organized.“Madam Helga…you have a good house..”.I sat down in their dining room, as Helga were serving me a hot cup of tea. After taking a sip of it, it was a tea that sells in Aeternum Super store, I know the taste of it because it was a cheap tea that I brought from earth and which that I tasted for as long as I can remember before I struck rich.“...Hahaha….it’s nothing of sort, Sir Lord….al
“...I am deeply embarrassed that, this was the only thing I can served to my savior…but please do enjoy them…”. (Maria Scheiber)Standing to the my right, on her crutches, she slowly served me a portions of her cooked dinner. Looking at her, she does have those noble aura. Wearing a clearly aged dress that show sign of old, she still took care of her appearance. Maria were a beautiful lady, Her long blonde hair were neatly tied into a bun, with a few strands fell beautifully on her face, she have blue eyes and long eye lashes adding to her more mature vibes.Although she has lost her left leg, that does not take away her perfect looks, She doesn’t wear any make up but her natural looks were able to compare to Elijah even. A European beauty vibes oozing from her, With a kind and calmness aura that I can feel from her, not only that she was kinds and understanding, yet worried if everything were not to my liking
A trusted royal scribe—a man who had served the palace for over a decade—was found dead before sunrise. A dagger coated in poison was discovered strapped to his leg. The second attempt followed soon after.A servant carrying tea for the Queen was intercepted before she could enter the throne room. Hidden beneath the silver tray was a vial of deadroot extract, a lethal poison. The servant, after interrogation, confessed that her family had been taken hostage by nobles who ordered the hit.Then came the third, fourth, and fifth attempts. Archers on rooftops. Explosives set along the Queen’s carriage route. Blades hidden in the folds of a courtier’s robes.Each time, the assassins failed. Each time, they disappeared without a trace. Helen knew who was behind it. But rather than show fear, she faced the storm head-on.Seated in her war room, Helen traced her fingers along a map of Hallerus, where red ink circled enemy strongholds. Duke Merrica stood beside her, arms folded, his sharp eyes
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