The sight of the Royal Knight kneeling before the Queen in the banquet were not that too much attracting attentions of the ongoing merriment of the Ball. But to the person that were listening to the Knight it was another different story, because the news that he brought were making them unable to composed their minds.
“What?…you were Saying the the Aeternum President were also in the Parade heading to the palace?..”. (Queen Helen Hallerus)
The arrival of the President were something that they all not anticipated, because all the meetings that were held before, he has not even appeared in it. Also the fact that they know that the President were already offended by them were something that they were feared that it would happened again. The meeting is going to happened in a few more minutes, yet they were still in the ball, laughing and enjoying the moment.
“...I have offended him once, and I will n
The Banquet hall went silent that even a dropped of a single pin can be heard everywhere. All of it was because of President Mies Killing Intent that flooded the entire hall and strangling every single soul in it, This was a clear shows of power from the President who only said a few sentences the entire time.“Then again, who am I to nitpick of all the petty things that you wanted to do with your life….but, I dislike it when the things that you does, hinders my work….”.It was enough death intent from me for today, Looking from the after effect, I were quite satisfied. All of them were clearly shaken to their cores, but Duke Merrica is surely on his own standard, a man of his words, he actually brunt my Killing Intent that I directed at the Queen though in the end it was a useless attempt.“...Please, forgive us for our oversight…Your Excellency…we..”. (Duke Merr
The way I acted at the banquet were already clear enough to show my stance in all this matter regarding Hallerus Kingdom for now and the near future. This has clearly made Duke Merrica sitting is a sore spot, he knows that he had his decision already made for him, and now he knows what I had decide for myself, and both of us who were friends are now sitting a complete opposite.“you were coming quite strong there, Mies,..”. (Duke Merrica)“...Sometimes…that’s was just the way it is my Friend…at first I only wanted to help…because you and the once eager child that you brought to me, asked for it….”.“..I see….then, what made the change?..”. (Duke Merrica)“...you already know what made it change…there’s a limit to greed and disrespect…and also, I have also my limit…if it weren’t for our
Instead of waiting for the hall to be ready by the Hallerus Servant, the Entourage that we bought with us were the one that moving around to prepare the hall for the meetings, lighting lights, the papers laid out, the tables even opening the windows curtains. When all of this were done, Duke Merrica were also active in moving around and helping with everything, after all the display such as this were embarrassing for the Duke too. Finally after a long fit of rage and shouts that Duke Merrica does outside the hall, and him shouting for the Palace Butlers and maids.It was only then that the servant of the Palace frantically moved to the Meeting Hall, rushing to get everything ready. Duke Merrica were beyond furious at this point, he even got his swords out and lashing out at every single person that just started to appeared. As for me and the other leaders, we were just hanging out at the Hall balcony, gazing at the flickering of light down at the city below.
Just like we were in our own circle, so does Queen Helen and her troops of noble, that were just entering the room together with her. The already lost a finger Count Kabronel were also coming into the room, behind the Queen, which is now all of them were visibly shaken and at the same time also furious, Not that it impacted me even a little bit. Instead of going straight to sit down at the table with them, I rather ignored them. Princess Angela, Count William, Grand Magus Soo and Duchess Kolarova were beside me, seeing that I didn’t even have a thought of going inside, they too just lingers around me, chatting.“Sire President, the Queen of Hallerus has arrived..”, (Bina)“Ehm….let her wait..”.“Understood Sire..”. (Bina)Bina who is standing inside the Meeting Hall, nearby the door to the balcony, gently reminded me. Though she knew that I know that t
Inside the meeting hall the ruckus has already started, it was mostly the Nobles behind Queen Hallerus were the one that were barking amongst themselves, one side wanted to keep waiting in silence and another were bickering and complaining that they should be respected. Even so, despite their loud mouth running the whole time, not a single person were dared enough to approach the balcony where I were standing.“Even though they were quite impatient….I guess none of them have the guts to really speak out to you, President Mies..”. (Grand Magus Soo Kwan Hon)Unlike the many, Grand Magus Soo, were quite relaxed in these situations, whilst the others were showing a little bit worried at the current situation.“..that were all there to them, Grand Magus…people like tend to make others do things for them…never dirtied their hands on the first place….it was clear what they wan
The High General reply were something that the Hallerussian has never thought that they would hear, it shocked them to the point that no one could utter a single words. The High General has put every single Hallerussian in the room who acted haughtily the whole time down a peg, back to their own place. Even the old nobles fogies that were lining up behind the Queen back were so angry that they were unable to process what just happened.“How dare you said that!!!…”. (Baron Jokovic)As always the first person that were spouting the remark were the annoying fat baron who keep sweating and jiggling his fat chin.“Stop this…silence!..”. (Queen Helen Hallerus)Seeing everything were about to spiral out of control, the Queen were being careful at the moment. Because unlike the others, there is something that she were trying to achieve in this meeting, though right now t
One can say that the moment I entered the Hall from the balcony was a perfect timing, it was if I were waiting for that to happened. But even so no one can disregard that the Hallerus Noble has insulted and offended an Aeternum High level Ministers. This in itself was an actions that can justify a cause of war, should I wanted to do so, in order to recover the Honour of Aeternum High nobility personage.“...War…..isn’t that to stretched?…it..it was just an wrongly put words…done by a moment of blunder in the spite of a justified intense situations…”. (Queen Helen Hallerus)Clearly she was trying to remedied the situations, it was her side were the one that were clearly on the wrong this whole time. At the same time, she was finally realizes that she has been following the flows of the nobles the whole time, letting them say anything they wanted.“Intense situation
To many, it was somehow a bloody starts to a meeting, thought I might be true. To me, it was a perfect kind of start to start a meeting that would be akin to a battle, instilling fear on all of them. Showing the barbaric side of Aeternum that no one has ever seen before. Naturally the dead body were not being leave as it is, as we were all taking our seat comfortably, I have my Major to just throw out the body off the balcony. They said it was rude behaviour to treat a noble bead body like that, I don’t really care at this point.“So let’s start the After war council of the Hallerus Kingdom, as per agreed by the unanimous Decision of the First World Alliance Council….After several days of continuous Meeting, and has yet reach a verdict…this meeting would be the last of it….I expect a wise judgement and fair decisions….”.Everyone were already on their strict mode ready to discuss the result
“You know, it’s said that the Maidens could topple an entire city if they wanted. I mean, we’re special forces, but compared to them…”He trailed off, shaking his head. Lionel smirked, glancing back at the young sergeant.“Compared to them? We’re kids playing soldier, Miles. But remember this: tonight, we’re part of something bigger. So, keep your head in the game.”After an hour of steady driving, the convoy finally came to a halt roughly one kilometer east of Alemia Capital City. The soldiers disembarked quietly, their boots crunching softly against the dirt. The chilly night air bit at their skin, but it wasn’t the cold that sent shivers down their spines—it was the sight before them.In the faint moonlight, Alemia Capital City loomed in the distance like a wounded giant. Its once-mighty walls were battered and crumbling, scars of relentless conflict etched into its stone.Surrounding the city, like a cancerous growth, were countless makeshift camps—hundreds of thousands of tents s
“The Maidens will lead the mission. Their unmatched skills, combined with the support of the Special Forces under Captain Lionel, will ensure success. This is a surgical operation—precision and stealth are paramount.”Lionel chuckled softly, leaning back in his chair.“Well, I can’t say I’m surprised. Watching the Maidens in action is a rare privilege, and I’d be lying if I said my team wasn’t looking forward to it.”Selie smirked.“Captain, try not to get too distracted. We still need you to keep up.”Lionel held up his hands in mock surrender.“Noted, Colonel. I’ll make sure my team stays focused.”I stood from my chair, signaling the seriousness of the mission.“Selie, you and the Maidens will infiltrate the capital. Your objectives are threefold: map the city’s fortifications, gather intelligence on troop deployments, and locate key targets for our final assault. Captain Lionel, your team will support from a distance—ensuring extraction points are secure and ready for the operatio
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