As for me and Aeternum, just like I have wanted, the lowered tax for 10 years as simple as that, every single tax that will be imposed on Aeternum will be fixed at 20% only. That was the only thing I asked and nothing more, but to many that were around the table, they could already see that, this is not a very good thing to Hallerus Kingdom, especially when I haven’t asked for any changes and even being greedy that I wanted more. But none of them could even think what I have in my mind.
“With everything that were promised has been fulfilled…then we shall discussed about the matter of the Troop dispatch that were already agreed on….As per stated before…Which is, Every Single Country in the Alliance will be sending 100 Soldiers in order to help maintain the safety of Hallerus Borders for only 1 years…”.
It was the decision that I regretted the most in the clause of the treaty, if I could I wish tha
“Farewell?..is that’s it?..”. (Queen Helen Hallerus)The words from President Mies to ended the meeting just like that, caught everyone in the room other than the Aeternums in surprise. Bewildered of what just happened, Even Princess Angela Seraphim were surprised that he ended the meeting just like that and already wanted to leave the Hall, as soon as he get’s up from his seat.“Apparently that was about it….I am very satisfied with the result of this meetings, Queen Helen…then, I would take my leave…”. (Count William Redwall)As the sensible man, who knows his priorities, Count William didn’t wait for anyone and hurried to follow, the Aeternum delegations who is already left the hall.“Hohoho~..then, this old man will also take his leave too~…Farewell Queen Helen~..”. (Grand Magus Soo Kwan Hon)&l
Just as straight forward that I entered the Hallerusia Palace for the meeting, without any detour, that to the same way I got out of the Palace. I did not stop for anything despite so many nobles that were trying to speaks to me. I could careless about them, most of them were just lower nobles and all of them were the same as the others before them, approaching me for their own benefits. Which is to me an utterly useless moves, especially I have now rather loathes the Hallerus Nobles.“They said, it was the largest ball party that they ever held….Sire President..”. (Bina)“is that so?..looking at their scales, I don’t really feel that impressed..”.We were on our way out of the Palace as we passed through the Banquet Hall, where the Party were still ongoing, and it was still quite rowdy inside. Bina who looked at it were rather feeling fleeting temptations, I guess at the end of the d
I don’t know it if was a good thing or not, by Apparently Aeternum Noble Families was rather a unique one among all the nobles in the Central Continent. All thanks to the mold that I have imposed on them from the early on, there were a lot of rules and restrictions on becoming a Noble in Aeternum, far more stricter than any rules that were uphold in any other country. One of the Major rules is that they will no more hold a private army that is larger than 100 soldiers, no land bigger than 3 kilometer square, no more autonomous power and immunity from crimes.Due to many restrictions, although they were tied by the laws, it was seem they were able to adapt and except changes rather well. They even proudly cast aside the name ‘Noble’ and instead now called themself a Conglomerate. Which is I am sure were inspired by the Radio Drama, also rather than functions as a self government in the past, they all have rather taken the Business ground, and qu
Inside the Hallerusia City and even the outskirts of the City, many of Hallerusia City citizen were gathering, thousand of people were in shocked and also in wondered to see, Aeternums and also the Alliance soldiers already packed up and currently slowly getting on the ginormous Airship. Many couldn’t believe it that their saviour were leaving the Hallerusia already. To them it was as if it was a dream to them, they were released from the clutch of a tyrant and on top of that survived the whole ordeal, then even got the taste of the Aeternum kindness that were so lovely and comforting to them.“...Wait…is Aeternum Soldiers and the Alliance Soldier is already leaving?…there is not a celebrations for them yet…what is happening?..”. (Hallerusia Commoners)Many have the same thought, their stay were far to short. They come and saved the day, and help everyone and then out of nowhere, just as if they were sh
It took about 20 hours of flight from, Hallerusia Capital City back to Aeternum, New City. Roughly a day to say the least, Since I have no mood to stop by at anywhere else, my Airship went straight to the New City, as for a few, they would be making a stop at another 3 Country capital city, Setting Sun Kingdom, Institute of Artemesia and the Dukedom of Angela. After all they tagged along with me as I said that I would be leaving the Hallerus today.My decision were quick as I don’t want to waste my time more at Hallerusia City anymore now that nothing has went as I planned and seeing how fruitless it is to change someone who already made up their minds with greed. I rather better to just do my work for my nation instead of helping them with theirs. Then Again thanks to Queen Helen now I learned a valuable lesson, is that in this Medieval Fantasy world, even if you were kind to others, that doesn’t mean that the others will be the same to you.
Often it was always like this, I am no were close to kind and graceful. It was just my mindset were of those modern society, welfare was something that were essentials for the modern society, but actually were often overlooked in the medieval society. That is why when I do something like insurance or Welfare for my soldier or my people. They thought I were kind and benevolence, not that I am complaining but the image that the Aeternum had for me, is a little bit worrying for me to think about. At this point, it wouldn’t be odd if they started to worship me or anything like that, after all they have all seen me like I was some kind of a magician that never stop puling out odd creations.“<Knock!>..<Knock!>….Sire President, Madam High General…we have arrived…Butler Alfred is waiting for you outside..”. (Airship Captain)“Thank you…looks like Alfred were waiting for me for qu
For the whole day, I have mandated that my schedule to be completely emptied. I don’t want to handle or work for today, It has been a while since I come back home. It was time for me to have my rest. Since the war just ended and everyone just got back, the Mansion was lively again, though I was only afternoon now, I am sure that Elijah and the others will be back before dinner. So at the moment, it was just me and Alfred taking our stroll at my Garden.“Nothing out of the ordinary, while I am out?..”.“Hmm…yes…nothing happened really, Madam Elijah were busy with the Territory management…some projects has been completed..and some were still undergoing…ahh, and also, Princess Yggdrasil recently started to undertake a new hobby…”. (Alfred)“New Hobby?..”.“Yes!..she recently started to plant Magic herbs…also it see
At the back of the Presidential Manor, one might say an interesting event were going on. It was rather a lovely sight to behold from afar, an alone time of the Ruler of Aeternum and the only Princess of the controversial nation, Princess Yggdrasil. Princess Yggdrasil, were actually a famous icon in Aeternum, but not many of her information can be obtained about her. People says that she was the child of the President and Vice President Elijah. That both of them had long before the foundations of Aeternum comes to light.There were also news that Princess Yggdrasil was a sickly child with a weak constitutions. That is why she were always been at home, at the Presidential Manor, But despite she was sick and weak, she was to be said a very bright child, highly intelligent and also very beautiful and adorable. To all the servant of the Manor, Princess Yggdrasil were like the daisy of the Presidential Manor and also the President Household. She were the only one that
I knew what was at stake. We had to uphold this example. We had to show, beyond doubt, that the age of “Human First” was over.That the only supremacy left was the supremacy of character. Wisdom. Unity. Vision. And if we could carve that truth into the very soul of the UNA—if we could bury the old hatreds under libraries, not graves—then maybe, just maybe, this world could finally, finally leave its chains behind.I stood up from my chair, moving to the window. Out there, the city pulsed—an endless, living testament to what was possible when walls were torn down, not built higher. I closed my eyes for a moment. I didn’t want to be remembered as the conqueror of nations. I wanted to be remembered as the architect of a new era.One where no child was born inferior. One where no citizen was condemned by the shape of their ears or the color of their skin or the tail on their back. One where power didn’t mean oppression—but opportunity.Aeternum would be the beacon. And the UNA? The vessel
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