T.A.S confirmations added to the shocked and marvel that I have at the moment. It was almost to the point of and absurdity for such things to happened, Up until now, even the development of New City when it was made took the estimations of completion that was a little bit longer then the Project that were held on Earth. It was shocking to me that this could happened.
“Selie…come to my office now…also bring my my coffee..”.
I called Selie via intercom, thought the phones that were used was the one that were exactly from Earth. Actually it was already being modified by the Research and Development Department, which now used both the power and the signal transmission using magic and also Mana Cores.
“<Knock!>..<Knock!>…here’s your Coffee Sir..What can I help you with sir?..”.(Lieutenant Colonel Selie)
A perfectly warm and blend of milk coffe
Surprisingly, there were numbers of interesting things that happened while I was away for 1 and a half month in the war campaign. The day I left, was also the day of the University and the High School first Graduations. And it seems like many stuff happened in that short span of time, and many of it were a good thing. Because thanks to this Aeternum were keep on growing day by days. I was rather excited to see how the Residential Project has been proceeding for myself.“Selie…prepare the car…we will head out to inspect the Residential Project in Central Shark Region…”.“..Yes sir…then I should I move the second schedule of the meeting with the Ministers to a little bit latter?..”.(Lieutenant Colonel Selie)“With whom do I meet for the second Schedule?…”.“Minister of Health, Minister Rafaela…regarding the new prototyp
To outsider, Shadow Beaver Clans might looks nothing like a danger, but In Aeternum their reputations is well known. Despite their cute appearance, they are more than capable to easily defeat anyone on the Aeternum Army, Also Shadow Beaver Clans were also well known as the Direct Vassal clan of mine. Still to me they were just my cute little friends, not to mentions, I was the only person that were allowed to pet them. Though to the Shadow Beaver Clans, me petting them were seen as an act of me blessing them. Apparently this was told to me by their matriarch, Kasuma.“Looks like you have been doing your best in your close training..Sasu..”.“indeed I am Sir…all thanks to your blessing I managed to reach to a new heights….oh and also, congratulations of winning the War Sir…”. (Sasu)As always when we were siting in the car, Sasu will always stick to my left side. And now with S
As the President of Aeternum were taking his leisure time Heading to the Central Shark Region, Right at the heart of the Shark City, there were current undergoing bustling activities like none other, which is now slowly becoming the second main City of the Aeternum. Right inside the newly build 5 storey building which is the headquarters of the Monti Constructions Company, who is fully owned by Count Monti family. The Company has received a shocking news from the Capital, which is President Mies is coming to the Shark City as they were speaking.“Honey!..do you think that it was time to panic right now?..Hurry up…we need to prepare for President Arrival!…”. (Countess Vinetta)Unlike her panic husband that were all over the place, not in his correct minds all because of the Sudden, visit of the President. Countess Vinetta, was also feeling the pressure about this sudden visit, but rather focused on the tasked at hand
“Mother..Father!….calm down….breath in..and out…now speak slowly…what with this havoc?….and the President is coming?…what is that all about…”. (Garret Monti)Just like his father, Garret Monti were just as handsome as his father. His striking blonde hair and handsome features added with the aura of scholar around him. It was able to oddly calm both his frantic father and rushed mother.“Huff~…it was like this, just now..we have received a tip from our relatives at the Capital..and also just now…Governor Countess Jelina just told us that the President is coming to Central Shark Region…specifically Shark City…and to meet us….that is why we were like this….”. (Countess Vinetta)“...I understand now….I don’t think it was something bad…still we should prepare everything in order…a
The flight from the Capital to Shark City, were not that long actually. In the mean time I was able to finished a few touched up paper, and also revising some new progress that Aeternum many departments has achieved. I was quite pleased and also impressed as I witnessed the new changed of Shark City. It was slowly staying true to it’s title, the Second Main City of Aeternum, it was bustling and lively, the views from the air, easily enable me to see the progress that were currently happening in the city. The once small city that were just surrounded with tall Stones walls, is getting modernized.There were numbers of high rise building already started to beautify the city. The Shark Region Government Complex in the middle of the city was iconic and easy to be identified even from afar, it resembles the Government Complex ground back in New City, the Governor office were designed to be similar to the Black House, but only smaller in scales. On top of that t
In the bustling Aero Port arrival terminal, the VVIP Arrival sections were rather calm and serene. But in here there were rather dozens of people that were welcoming me to the Shark City, Governess Jelina were the only Aeternum Official in Shark Region that were allowed to be here. Actually I don’t really mind if she weren’t here to welcome me, after all I don’t have any work to do with her, Still she was here, after Selie alarmed her that I would be coming here. And as always in Fantasma it was a customs for nobles to welcome a royalty as grand as possible.Which explained her bringing perhaps all the Servants of her family with her. Maids, Knights and even butlers were all line up perfectly behind her. Along with Jelina, there were also her First and Second Child, Adriana Von Jelina and Genevieve Von Jelina. Both of them were fairly famous celebrities in the New City and one of the precious talents that the Ministers Cabinets were looki
Aeternum selected the Official positions by simply following my secret criteria, that is also the reason as to why many of the positions in the government that were filled by the Aeternums that were of the first generations that felt the hardship alongside me. Then again since the time has changed it was also the time for the new face to enter the office. And of course ever single person had to fulfill the conditions, Adriana Von Jelina does fulfill that criteria.“I am honored to be able to be known by Sire President…”.“Well…you deserved it…that is why I was rather puzzled seeing you here, instead at the Capital…”. (Adriana Von Jelina)“Haha..the kids were just graduated..so I thought it was better for them to take some time off In the family lands..before letting them follow their dreams..”.(Governess Countess Jelina)“..that&rs
Since we both know what we want it was easy, I already consider Jelina as one of the person inside my circle of friends, if she said so, I would arranged Adriana as she wanted, after all Adriana is a suitable candidates for the job. There were no need for her to do this, but she still did because in the end habits of her old lifestyle were hard to let go. Also, Genevieve is actually a great writer, which is a person that I greatly need right now to diverse the Entertainment variety at my Radio program.“...Umm…if you said it like that….then I have no choice to follow your Highness Arrangements…”. (Governess Countess Jelina)She make it as if I were the one that forcing her hands. Which at the same time also displayed to the others that she and I had a very good relationship. Jelina were sneaky like that, but she does not offended me in any way, When I were in my good mood I would just let everything slides.
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