My plans of strengthening the Aeternum domestic affairs, got 100 percent support by everyone. All of them saw the importance of this plan itself, without me really spelling it out, for everyone to understand. Or perhaps this is what is everyone were waiting for all this time, Ever since I have been leading, I always made the policy of Aeternum going out of it’s way to assist anyone and even going off to meddle in other people business. Though objectively in spreading Aeternum names it was considered to be effective, but with this, we have slowed down the domestic development quite a bit.
“Instead of going out of our border…I agreed that we should strengthen our domestic affairs more…But, Sire President…Our Military, still needs to have it’s live training…Live actions…I believe that this is the only way..our military strength does not wither..”. (Minister of Defense Bina)
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“I agree with Sire President…Bear mind mind fellow members…We have spend over 6 million credits, in our efforts of participating foreign wars and skirmishes…Calculating from the many expenses, foods logistics, fuel..and compensations for our fallen soldiers..This cannot be prolonged..even with all the remunerations, rewards and loots that we obtained from those wars…we only able to profits only 2 million credits after covering the cost…Hence our domestic operation in these upcoming 3 years..is rather important for us…”. (Minister of Resource Andrea)This time from the Domestic Factions, Andrea who is speaking solidifying my plans. As for Domestic Factions, there were 3 Minister in it, Andrea, Mina and Rafaela, in Aeternum Cabinets and universally Aeternum Government there is 3 large factions, The Military, Central Government and finally the Domestic Factions. I don’t know how these 3 factions were forme
For the rest of the meeting, I explained in details about all of my plans on all of the zones that will be developed. Initially From the start of Aeternum were formed, I have already had the blueprint inside of my head and already being saved by T.A.S inside of Aeternum development plans. Hence, I have been following that blueprints all along. Not diverge a single bit, but instead each time it was slowly being build over the period of times. As of right out of the 4 zones, The Residential Zones has already taken shape and started to be developed in a large scales, and so does that Agriculture Zone.These 2 zones has already being up and running, especially the Agriculture Zone. As of right now the Entire Aeternum food supplies and products were developed here, and right now, Aeternums has been enjoying the harvest of Agriculture Zones for over 6 months already. With the area covering 10 000 square Kilometers, then were filled with Modern equipment and modern far
Right now the next on the schedule to be Develop, is 2 of the most important zones in Aeternum, one is the essentials zone, the industrial Zones, and the Second was the Military Zone. Compared to the other zones, Military Zone is something that I wanted to developed as secretive as possible. I want to borrow the Certain concept of the US secret military area, which is that everyone knows about it but still no one would be able to even enter them easily. On the Industrial Zones side, Andrea and the others were rather concerned about the relocation process.Since this zones will naturally be the homes of all industrial related stuff, it was given that factories will be built here. I have planned it to be in such way, Industrial Zones will be having over 30 000 Square Kilometers area and will be placed in the Southern Shark Region. Since this Area were rather mostly plains and open, it was suitable for it to be developed for the industry purpose. Also, the Southern
Planing the Industrial zones, to me is not that easy, after all this area will be used for a long time. I have to consider a lot of factor, and most of it were the pollution side effects, the reach of the areas and also how to make the entire place presentable and actually different than the Industrial places in Earth. I know that with Magics I can make a difference, that is why I need more in depth planning about this subjects. I wanted the Aeternum Industrial Zones not only a place where all the Products were made. But also a places that also will not harm the workers that will be working here.Industrial Zones will surely be places of work for many Aeternum, therefore I don’t want this place to be a reason of many health problems. I wanted this place looks beautiful and hazard free as much as it can be. For that, not only that I have to Discussed with the Elves and Druids on the fauna that can be helpful to neutralizes the pollution. I also have t
For the Military Zone, I have already got everything planned out, it will be just the same as any Military Zone back on earth, Secluded, secretive, and definitely off-limits. Also as of right now compared to the Industrial Zone, it has already had its necessary setup up and running. The roads and other utility systems were already in place, all thanks to the already set up Northern Military Base. Since the Northern Shark Region is a rather High-Risk Zone, thanks to the Underworld Portal were there. I naturally already had a small military base set up there to handle all the matters relating to the place.Now that It has been decided that the entire Northern Shark Region will be turned into Aeternum largest Military Zone, there will be no issues at all. All that we have to do is added more things to the place, also, I have also set all the military-related matters to be placed in the same zone. So the new Magic Firearms factory will be built there, the same goes for the Fire P
Perhaps thanks to the Concrete we were able to construct everything fast, this was even before the discovery of Magic Constructions. I supposed that now that there were a way to even hasten the constructions speed, I am sure that we can even hasten the construction even more. Perhaps it might just take a week or woe to completely finished the other 2 docks.“..Now that we were speaking about Constructions…Andrea..I think we can start recruiting our very own Constructions mages…”.“I agreed…Also, Sire…my Department has found out..that we can utilize even low-rank Mages to be our Magic Specialized Constructions worker…Compared to the Monti Construction company that hired only Tier 2 and Higher to be their staff…we have found out, that as long as a Mage can utilize a single element and even if they were a tier 1 mage…We can utilize them just as the same as the Monti Construction company does…”
For this particular 3 years plan. I spent almost a week, since the large cabinet meetings with all of Aeternum's upper echelon, one day to hold the largest meeting, then a few days after to discuss all the fine details, with every single department and ministers. I was quite satisfied with the result of the meetings as they were all on the same page as me, and also as eager as me. Wanted to see the result as fast as they can, At the same time, I can also say that along with me, T.A.S and all of my ministers were all active as a busy as a bee, every single day.For this plan, I and T.A.S will be taking the main role of an observer the whole time. For Elijah she will naturally take my spot whenever I was unavailable, still, she was pleased when I actively planned on developing our domestic strength. Several plans have been started by her before these plans were brought up by me, she has even started the Domestic Intelligence initiative that has been covering the entire Aeternum
As always as soon as I got back, the first thing that I did was to let T.A.S, reconnect to the internet and also Virtue Financial Database. Enabling him to configure everything that is both related to me and the company, to a real-time report. Making it easy for me to read everything in leisure, it was a hassle for me to read every single news myself. As always, per my order, the Entire perimeter around the warehouse was devoid of people. It was just for security measures, also to avoid people asking questions about what I actually was doing for a long time here. Then again, I have a personal lab set near the warehouse, so most of the excuses that the mansion staff gives to the people that asked for me is that I am still stuck inside my lab.“Sir!!..you’re back!!…”. (Butler Bang Hye)Mister Bang Hye, my mansion butler was shocked when he saw me coming out of the Warehouse area. He was sweeping the leaves off the pavement just now, this old man
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