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
Alfred who were standing close behind both of them, were both fascinated and also feeling a goose bump around his body as he watched the 2 fluent father and daughter discussing such matter like they were speaking about any regular stuff. Watching the 2 Handmaids who were shivering at the corner, in tears watching their favourite lovely little princess speaking of death so easily, break their previous image of the lovely princess.“..Ahem!!..My lord, Princess~…you both should stop talking about this matter now…”. (Alfred)Awkwardly stepping in to make sure that both of the President and the Princess Image won’t be harmed.“huh?..why Alfred?..Daddy and I were just talking about a realistic matter…shouldn’t they be punished if they makes things hard for Daddy?..”.(Yggdrasil)Innocently she speaks as if there were nothing wrong about it. Which grea
With her Mother holding her and lulls her, Yggdrasil were fast to fall asleep. Elijah sure is her mother, because no one could handled her like she did, while cradling her, we both enjoyed our rare silence late afternoon of having tea whilst leaning on each others.“Do you think it was normal to speak about things like that?…”. (Elijah)“..For a child on her age….I guess it was not…but in my life I have seen some that like that….I don’t know, Elijah…it’ just that I feel connected to her like so…”.“I guess so…she is your daughter after all….but don’t forget that Yggdrasil..is still a Mother Tree…and her power is no joke…if she really decides that to happened…it will happen….us and you bonding with her is good…but restrained about the bloody things…”. (Elijah) 
Actually, regarding the 5thPrince of the Battle Star Empire, once he actually asked me to sponsor and also trained him to become the Emperor, joining the current race of the throne along side his other siblings. But I told him the bitter truth, that even with my sponsorship and help, it was not going to change anything at all. He will not be able to become the next emperor, all because of one big flaws that he had, which is lateness. He wanted to joined the race that has already been going on since before he was born. Whilst the other candidates has already long consolidates their positions, it was simply a foolish attempts.So I simply said no to him, but of course I did not left him hanging just like that. I know that Prince Saladin has contempt against the Empire and also his own father the Emperor. And he wishes nothing more than to see the destruction of that homeland of his, with that in mind, I gave him a goal. Which is to solidifies his
Prince Saladin, being the wise and intelligent individual as he is, knows the significant of his now new found advantages and made everything his and planned everything to his will. Thanks to that, despite not being in the race, instead he was slowly recognized as the King of the North Empire by the nations neighbouring to his territory. And in secret he was steadily increasing his prowess, without being discovered by anyone. But of Course of many people that were left in the dark, Aeternum knows everything.All because of the Aeternum Super Store, both functions as the Mercantile centers and also in secrets, information collections Center for Aeternum Intelligence. It was shocking to know that people of this Era have a very loose lips, when it comes to secrets. People speaks almost at every corner of Aeternum Super store, be it at the inside of the stores, the Bar, the hotels, people just talked. Aeternum Super Store Hotels, lounge and the Restaurant has appare
“Welcome home, Mina…<Chup~>…How are you doing?..”.“Same as always..nothing really an issues to me…but it was lonely that you were not here Darling~…even Rafaela were missing you….owh~..Sister Andrea, is the tea already emptied?….don’t worry, let me make them again…also…it was already late now…everyone…let’s get inside the manor now…it won’t be good, if we all catch a cold~..”. (Mina)As always, the gentlest and the maternal of all sister was Mina. Seeing that the sun were already out, with her suggestions, we all changed our venue, and this time it was in my study. By now, everyone were already home, and already have their showers and changes of clothes, including me. Right now, we all gathered again to continues our talks, Rafaela and Bina were here too, and both of them didn’t bother to hold back to shower me
If there’s any intelligence organizations in Fantasma that can topple C.I.A.A, I can bravely say that I will quite become a president of this country. The information that C.I.A.A collected were so detailed that, in the binder in my hand, it was even shows the smallest details about Qekin Rivgog, even the Information regarding his children and what their favourite foods were all displayed in the files. I doubt that even the top information Guild in Central Continent can know about this information.“Second Person of interest..Amalinde Stammler, Female…age, 33 years old, unmarried and a secret widower, Race Red fox Demi-Human..Eldest Daughter and the current Regent Matriarch of the Stammler Family…No child but currently taking care of her deceased Elder Brother Daughter and the future Matriarch, Zelinde Stammler…The lord of Stammler City, one of the many autonomous city state inside the Forbidden Land….the reasons for
Regardless, the informal discussion I had with everyone does helped me, in determined what paths that I should take from here on forth. The War in Hallerus does made an impact on my mental health, the anger and frustrations from the failure does eating me slowly without me knowing. I am a perfectionist by nature and when thing doesn’t goes my way I tend to overly dwells in them a little bit too long. Thanks to Elijah and the others, I managed to get that negativity out of my head and now focusing on the other things that is matter.Also, with an intense 6 ways intercourse that I had last night which continues all the way until dawn. It helped me quite a bit, I don’t know if I am just a ravenous person or that Curse just resonates well with me and amplify my hidden desires by a notch. Then again as a man, I could be saying that I am living the dream, I am a place and positions that I can have sex whenever I wanted. Perhaps in the end, I was unleashing
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
Aeternum had always been known for its technological marvels and superior products, but with easy transportation, its goods became more accessible than ever before.From freshly preserved gourmet food to luxurious household items, Aeternum’s influence began to seep into every aspect of daily life across the continent. And the people? They loved it. Why eat old, stale bread when you could have Aeternum’s fresh-baked soft rolls that lasted for weeks without losing their taste?Why wear itchy, poorly-made foreign garments when you could buy Aeternum’s finely woven, stain-resistant fabrics? Even Aeternum’s entertainment industry was making waves. With their crystal-powered moving pictures, stories from Aeternum began flooding into neighboring lands, captivating audiences with rich tales of adventure, romance, and heroism.It wasn’t just about selling goods anymore. Aeternum was selling a way of life. And everyone wanted in.But not everyone was pleased. The non-allied nations watched in d