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
Our dinner talk, continues even after the dinner. I found out about the House of Scheiber situations and how she had come to her current situations and fate. Simply said she had a personality of a selfless giving tree, she sacrifices herself for her family and at the end were left by herself, were used by everyone and cast aside. Still she was unbelievably patient and very resigned to her own fate. Someone who going through everyday with her best and still able to live with content despite the hardship that thrown at her.“...So…your late father owe 1000 gold coins…and you pay 10 silver each months which is a standard payments for already 25 years…”.“..Yes…I have only paid..3 gold coins since then…but..”.(Maria Scheiber)“they already took things from this house that worth more that 1000 coins..yet they still come after you…and only you…not y
An unfortunate event that happened just a few hours ago, to Maria and Helga were something that happened most of the time for someone poor like them. It did not faze them too much but It does scared them both, especially Maria, but she consider her trauma were much lesser than Helga that were hurt in the process. Sitting in the living room, gazing on the windows and illuminated by the moon light, Maria fell deep in thought.“Miss Maria…what are you thinking about?…Is it about him?”. (Helga)Helga rarely sees her missus, sitting alone in the dark and have a silent deep thought like this. But still rather than being worried about her, she sees that Maria were not actually in a depression but rather, all alone blushing to herself, while repeatedly folding the Aeternum Military Uniform on her lap.“.…Yes…He stepped in a crucial moment…Strong yet well mannered…
When I were in the military, I had rarely involved in the after affects of a war, mostly all I do is become the medic, or just went into the battlefield and kill enemies and head back. But here, I had to take on that roles, some might think of it as difficult but me, It was just a bunch of paper works and details planning. Since I have already went around the entire city, I got the broad pictures of all the issues that I had to take care of, before Aeternum Army and the First World Alliance pull out from the Hallerusia City.“Major Gregg..how about the current state of the city…if the safety on par?..”.“It is sir…we have made a total of 5245 arrest of the Soldiers that were trying to interrupt the public safety..All of the cases were, breaking and entering, attempted robbery, rape, blackmailing and murder…there’s quite a number of it..but all the crimes that were coming from the Alliance Side wer
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