On the other side of the city, Count William Redwall and Grand Magus Soo Kwan Hon, were already away from the Aeternum Temporary Base, and instead they were having a Morning tea at the Cafe inside of Hallerusia City, near the City Plaza. Naturally their main topic of discussion were the sudden unnatural reactions of Aeternum and the President. For them that were veteran in politics, it was mostly a guessing game for them, but for the first time they both were rather reluctant to guess what would happened and what is the decision of the President, and whether it bad for them or not.
“Hmmm…Seeing that the President reacted that way….I guess, he was already fed up with all the politics…”. (Count William Redwall)
“I thought so, it was clear as day…..I mean who doesn’t…when he was already cleared about everything….agreements, plannings, cooperation…that mad did it all perfec
For Grand Magus Soo Kwan Hon and Count William Redwall, seeing that President Mies has secluded himself and they have their own deductions of what was about to happen. They know that it was not the time to be carefree, so instead, they invited another person that will also share the same idea as them, Which is Princess Angela Seraphim. Just like so, the Count William ordered his knight to invite Princess Angela Seraphim to join their Morning tea table. Which were easily answered by her who comes together with Baroness Rebecca with her.“..Looks like President Mies changes, bothers even the famously neutral Institute of Artemesia…”. (Princess Angela Seraphim)“...Well, young Princess, I guess so…After all, Aeternum Resources that we have been using…is what essentials to us…and we would bravely fought for it….Looking at you..I guess Queen Duchess had made her decisions really clear..”.
The 3 people enjoying their tea in the open 2ndfloor Veranda of the most famous Restaurant in the Hallerusia City, does attract a lot of attentions for the bystanders and all the citizen of Hallerusia City. After all 4 of them including Baroness Rebecca who is standing guard behind Princess Angela Seraphim were all famous people that leads the war on Hallerusia City. And they did not shy away from showing that they were having a good times, despite that many rumour has already flying all around the city that the discussion after the war has gone sour.The fact that the 3 leaders of Alliance and also the sudden movement of Aeternum High Ranking Officers leaving the city and were converging at their Out of the City base. Has attracted a lot of eyes, especially Princess Helen Hallerus and also the Hallerus Noble Factions. Because last evening the First World Alliance and the Hallerus Factions were clearly at each others throats. And the 3 leaders w
Thought the one that arrived were just a Major, Princess Angela, Grand Magus Soo Kwan Hon, Count William and Duke Merrica can’t help but glued their eyes at the lady that were walking on them. Because they way that she find them were just utterly weird, because, from the start that they were having the tea here, there has not a single Aeternum can be seen here or even passing the street nor even anyone that were monitoring them. Which made them wonders, just how Aeternums were to easily able to find them. Another factors that were made them worried is that her expression, it was indifference.“...that expressions…that is something else….”. (Princess Angela Seraphim)It goes without saying that everyone can see that, and surely it made them nervous enough. Because, thought it wasn’t known to many, For Aeternum Army, anyone that holds the ranks Major, all of them were Peak Tier 3 Specialist. Also many know
Major Amanda replies to Count William statement, were laced with anger and unwillingness. But what she said were enough to make everyone around the table to stop and ponders what does it meant, and what would be happening to them. Because, only until now, that they realizes that Major Amanda weren’t the only one that were here, Instead they can sense so many thick Killing Intent being directed at each and every single one of them. It was all belonged to Aeternum Soldiers.Princess Angela Seraphim, Grand Magus Soo Kwan Hon, Count William Redwall and Duke Merrica, were the sole target here. Giving they were also high leveled Fighters and wizards, they know who this Killing Intent belonged to and, when the secretly looked around, it was Aeternum Special Forces, fully in gears, scattered all around the Restaurant in the nearby building and on top of the roofs. Not even bothered to hide themselves and just show themselves out in the open, gripping their weapons
“What just happened?…why is it only you guys who got that letter?..”. (Duke Merrica)Still in his bewilderment, Duke Merrica weren’t able to say anything to retort Major Amanda actions. Before he knows it, the Major has already left them and the Cafe. As for the others they don’t even pay attentions to him and instead immediately opened the letter of invitations and read them silently.“...Looks like the next path is pretty Clear….Then, Gentlemen…I shall see you latter…..Rebecca..Let’s go..”. (Princess Angela Seraphim)“At once your Highness..”. (Baroness Rebecca)Not even waiting for the others to react, Princess Angela were the first to stand up and leave the table, with Baroness Rebecca in her tow. Whilst she leave she only leave a lingering smirked at the Duke, who is still wondering and curious about the content of
To the 3 representative Leader of the Alliance that were entering the tent, to the Secret meeting that were held by the President of Aeternum, there were a lot going on their minds, especially after witnessing the Aeternum reactions and the way they have been treating everyone since they were invited to the meeting. As they entered the Tent, the atmosphere in the tent were almost suffocating, and on the table there were only 2 people, sitting down. It was the President of Aeternum Mies Sai and the Aeternum Military Leader, High General Bina seated to her left.Not only those 2 but there were also another 3 person on the table, not really in a flesh but on a screen. It was a Video feeds, live from their respective Palace in their own country. On the Dukedom of Angela Seat, occupying the main seat, was the Queen Duchess Angela Weinstein, the Greatest Duchess of all Central Continent and the ever so grand Queen of the Matriarchy, it was undoubtedly her as no one co
No one would dare to speak past me, actually before this meeting, I have already explained the details to each of the Queen, King and the Principal about the matter of fact that had happened for the last few days. I also express my grief to them, and literally told them I am really unhappy about what just going on, and how their performance has disappoint me.I also showed them that how I am willing to take things far more than they can handle if such things stays.Elijah and the Aeternum Ministers Cabinet were also informed about this. Because thanks to all this fiasco that happened, I went as far as that I am willing to dissolved the Alliance and wanting to went off alone. The Entire Aeternum were on my back and unified to support my decision. When I voice my decision to them, it doesn’t even take long, all of them agreed to my conditions. Apparently now I know that they seems to fear not only Aeternum but also me, despite I’m rarely shows my fighti
“[ In perspective of Terms….I can see that there were a numbers of changes….then again, I supposed, it was given the things that had happened….and I am willing to admits…that my side had been rather showing a shameful display….by which as I signed this new terms…will never happened again…]”. (Great Archmage Lodwig Godgrafen)“<Ahem!>…We..will see to it happened, Your Excellency President Mies..”. (Grand Magus Soo Kwan Hon)For the Institute of Artemesia terms of alliance, there has been a numbers of changes. First, due to their lackluster performance and also the sending of their War force numbers that were on the lower side, I have made a terms that such display were under my expectations and rather proud of them to think that, whilst I have already stated in the meeting that all forces must send 500 or more troops. Yet they have failed to do so, and my pe
I took another sip of tea, letting the warmth spread through me.Because here’s the delicious irony: by copying our education system, they didn’t just adopt our books and schedules.They were adopting our mindset.Every child who learned using our curriculum. Every teacher trained by our methods. Every official who quoted Aeternum textbooks. They were all little seeds planted deep within foreign soil.In ten years?Those nations would think like us.In twenty?They would be like us. All without a single sword being drawn. I leaned back in my chair, utterly content.Without armies, without bloodshed, we were gaining soft political power over thirty-one nations.Real power.The kind that shaped futures. Mina clinked her cup lightly against mine in a silent toast, her green eyes sparkling.“To the future?” she teased.I smiled, lifting my cup.“To the future we’re writing,” I said.And out there, beneath the quiet, darkening sky, the seeds of a new world had already begun to bloom.The n
In New City, the public watched it all unfold on massive news screens and digital displays.A young woman in a coffee shop blinked back tears.“My mother couldn’t even sign her name,” she said. “Now, she’s going to school at sixty. Can you imagine?”A factory worker on break raised his can of iced tea. “They used to mock us for thinking machines would replace us. Now? My kid’s learning to design them.”Later that evening, President Mies stood at his office window in the Black House, overlooking a city glowing with lights and ambition.Minister Myers entered, holding the finalized signed charter.“It’s done,” he said quietly. “They all agreed. The future begins today.”Mies nodded. “We’ve unified their borders, their defense, and their markets,” he said. “Now, we unify their minds.”A long silence followed. Then, just a single line: “History will remember this moment.” And across the continent, it already had.The evening air was soft, almost languid, as I sat back in my chair, savorin
As the documents were sealed, cameras flashed and live broadcasts streamed the images of rulers shaking hands with President Mies—smiles genuine, eyes alight with purpose.The message to the world was unmistakable:Aeternum does not just lead with power—it leads with knowledge.Later, in a private conversation, Jonathan Myers turned to Mies.“This is more than we hoped.”Mies looked out the window of his office, where the UNA flags fluttered in a perfect row.“No,” he said. “This is exactly what I planned.”Jonathan raised a brow. “And what next?”Mies smiled faintly. “We teach the world… to think like us.”The central assembly hall of New Concordia UNA Headquarters—a gleaming white dome adorned with banners of thirty-one nations—had never been so full.Delegates filled every seat. National flags stood in perfect rows. The giant LED display behind the stage glowed with the symbol of the United Nation Alliance, now framed by a new banner in golden letters:"Education for All – A Future
Outside the palace gates, the citizens of Hallerus City buzzed with excitement. News traveled fast: another king had come, and he, too, had seen the truth.And far beyond the city walls, whispers began in other UNA courts:“Perhaps we should ask Queen Helen for assistance.”“Maybe Aeternum’s model isn’t just for them.”“Could we build this future too?”In the Black House of New City, when President Mies received the report of King Leopold’s visit, he simply closed the folder and smiled slightly."One seed sows a thousand trees," he murmured.And in the fields of Fantasma, the seeds of knowledge had already begun to sprout.The towering skyline of New City shimmered beneath a clear morning sky. It was a perfect day for diplomacy—and a historic one.Within the great glass-paneled east wing of the Black House, Aeternum’s political nerve center, a long oval table had been prepared. Security was tight, the air dignified, yet the atmosphere was distinctly welcoming. For today, President Mie
That evening, Queen Helen hosted a quiet reception for the UNA visitors. Modest food, strong Hallerian tea, and conversation flowed freely.“We’re not pretending it’s perfect,” Helen told them. “But we’re not pretending it’s impossible, either.”One observer raised a hand, smiling. “Would you be open to helping other nations start similar programs?”Helen looked to Merrica, then back to them.“Of course,” she said. “We’ve taken help. It would be wrong not to offer it.”It was the kind of answer that made diplomats take notes. And so, Hallerus—once a fractured kingdom cast in shadow—began to shine in a new light. Not as a symbol of power. But as a model of transformation. And as the scholars walked the streets of Hallerus City, alongside teachers and curious children, they quietly realized: The future wasn’t just being forged in Aeternum anymore. It was spreading.The scent of blooming gardenias filled the royal courtyard of Hallerus Royal Palace. The sun hung high above the battlement
“It’s… beautiful,” she said.Jonathan smiled. “It’s sure is,.”The first major step was the immediate conversion of six major city libraries into public education centers. Then came the pilot schools—one for each major region of the kingdom. Each staffed with a blend of local teachers (newly trained) and educational experts from Aeternum who came to oversee implementation.Within a month, Hallerus Elementary Schools opened their doors for the first time. Children from farming villages and mining towns, who had never once held a book of their own, were now reading stories about space, science, and society. They learned arithmetic on digital chalkboards and watched recorded lectures from Aeternum instructors. Classrooms were modest, but organized. Desks were salvaged, but steady.The change was jarring. But it was real. Queen Helen visited one of these pilot schools in the outskirts of Archenport. There, she saw barefoot children reciting alphabet lines. She watched a young girl raise h
Outside in the streets of New City, a mural was already being painted on the wall of a youth center—depicting two children, one Aeternian and one Hallerian, sitting together at a shared desk beneath the words:"Wisdom Unites What War Divides."The mural was uncommission—but no one was taking it down. From within the homes, classrooms, and council chambers of Aeternum, the message was clear: the world was learning, and they were learning from Aeternum.And that made the people walk taller.Because every road rebuilt in Hallerus, every classroom opened, every young mind taught in their system—was a quiet victory for Aeternum’s vision. The age of empires was ending. The age of influence had begun.The great hall of Hallerus Royal Palace hadn’t hosted a summit like this in over a generation. Not for war. Not for taxation. But for education.Long tables stretched beneath arched stone windows, newly adorned with fresh flags representing each province of the Hallerus Kingdom. The air smelled
Contracts were awarded to the newly established Hallerus Road Commission, overseen by both local talent and advisory engineers from Aeternum. Bright orange marker flags began appearing all over the kingdom, outlining future road paths. Caravans brought in equipment, gravel, construction tools—and, notably, several transport trucks from Aeternum carrying the first batch of reinforced roadstone, a durable blend sourced from the Stone Ring mountains.Helen personally visited the first construction site just outside the capital—a winding, broken stretch leading to a key trade town in the east.She knelt beside the workers, running her fingers through the packed dirt and gravel. “This path,” she said to a nearby foreman, “will be the spine of our kingdom.”He blinked, surprised at her presence, then bowed. “Then we’ll make sure it’s strong, Your Majesty.”As roadwork began, the kingdom watched. Villages previously isolated by floods or rough terrain saw the first signs of inclusion. Mercha
The project would take time—perhaps years—but its impact would begin in weeks.“Once the roads are in place,” Merrica said, entering her chamber with a report in hand, “we’ll be able to move goods faster, respond to crises quicker, and prepare for the second phase: economic zone development.”Helen took the report with a tired, but satisfied smile. “This… this they will see. This they will believe.”“And when they do,” Merrica said, “they’ll follow.”Late that night, as the wind howled against the palace windows, Helen stood in her private study, gazing out at the flickering torches lining the city streets. In her hand was a smooth, curved stone from the first road pile—just a plain stone, but to her, it was the beginning of a foundation.Her fingers closed around it as she whispered to herself, “Let this road lead us to a better kingdom.” And with that, the first steps into a new Hallerus had begun.The throne room had seen war plans, council betrayals, and royal declarations. But on