As the Elevator reaches the 39th floor where's the meeting was taken place, the 1st person that I saw as the door opened was Catherine.
"Mies..". (Catherine)
Clearly short on breath, she's obviously running to greet me.
After the spectacle ended and the crowd already being dismissed, I head to CEO Ran office along with Catherine and Ran Hyun Ok. Her office was definitely the best place in this building 1/3 of the floor was her office, it was as luxurious as it can be. Right now, i'm the only one who sit on the sofa in her lounge, whilst Ran Hyun Ok and Catherine were standing up in front of me."There's a reason why I put you on top Catherine…it's because I believe you can handle the job...when you decided to put your apprentice this position..I agree because you guaranteed it…I won't make this long…this is your 1st strike…..2 more and you're out…Understood?."."Yes Sir..". (Catherine & Ran Hyun Ok)Friends or not work is work, I won't be lenient for anything. Nodding at my seriousness, both of them finally heaved a sigh of relief."Good, next time when something like thi
"Ken, I remember that you said before that you have some friend that are really good in designing a fantasy world technology..can you let me see them?..".At one time I remember that Ken actually said that he got some friend in his club that are very good at designing a fantasy world technologies, what's more interesting was their design is actually really good and practical, also they were actually a professional engineer and designer."Ohh..them?..well of course, but all of them are back at the states....why? You need someone to design stuff for you?..". (Ken)Still chewing on his food, ken look at me."Well yes…I need a lot of thing to be done…"."Why them?….". (Ken)"Because if they were just like what you describe, then everything is going to be simpler for me…because they actually knew what they will be dealing with…I want to develo
True to their worth, the design that I bought from Ken friends was really practical. The design was meticulously done, the details were even outstanding, honestly, if I just brought back all of them to Fantasma it could be built by just following the print.I bought everything in the thumb drive that consists of thousands of blueprint, I also offer to buy any blueprint or idea that they may come up in the future, as long as it were a fantasy fusion technology simil
As always in the entertainment industries, a fabricated love story was common, so Hwang Hwa Young openly saying she's in a relationship was quite normal, but the fact that she was a C list celebrity and a high profile entrepreneur like me, that fact alone made everyone suspicious. Hwang Hwa Young was basically pushed into a corner by the female MC who asking for her to call me."he's quite a busy person..so…". (Hwang Hwa Young)
"[You know that you don't really need to go to this length right?... I mean, saying that you go on a date with her on a live show..why do you have to say that?..]".(Catherine)"I know right?..but why not?…I just wanted to get to know
"President Mies..here's your coffee..". (Choi Chae Ri)After appreciating the scenic view of a handsome man, Choi Chae Ri along with her secretary Hye Ran finally arrives at the table bringing 3 cups of drinks."Thank you Miss Choi…you know, you don't really have to call me President..I'm not currently working and not here for some official business..you both can ease out a little bit..".(Mies)Once again the smile of him was mesmerizing, It lights up the atmosphere around the 3 of them, Choi Chae Ri and Hye Ran instantly falls into his charm. But unlike Hye Ran Choi Chae Ri had more self-control and it does not show on her expressions."Haha...That's right..then you should be called me Chae Ri...Mies-ssi..". (Choi Chae Ri)She replies with her own casual friendly tones and charming smiles while tucking her hair behind her ear as he said this."That's right..umm, who might you be Miss?..". (Mies)Looking at Hye Ran who stil
"Quite a crowd don't you think?..".After leaving the CBC Building, Me and Hwang Hwa Young are having our walks in downtown Seoul, and Hwang Hwa Young suggested that we go to a famous street where all sorts of stuff were there. The place was quite enjoyable, filled with street vendors of foods and various games and activities. Still, according to Hwa Young, this place was a hot place among couples and youngsters.
"The date was quite fun…..just go ahead and made the announcement's…also, I currently doing something..so don't be weird out when you see the factory logs…"."[Then I will handle the press conference…oh, I saw the logs already..don't worry I won't, it's your factory anyway, as long as it's not illegal, by all means just do what you like..…by
Meanwhile, inside the Alemia Royal Palace, which had now been converted into a central command hub, President Mies Sai listened intently to a military briefing.Across from him sat Department Vice-Director Nathaniel Grant of the Department of Resource & Infrastructure, his face alight with enthusiasm.“Sir, the employment program is exceeding expectations. We posted 5,000 positions for public kitchen chefs, and they were filled within a single day.”Mies Sai smirked. “I’m not surprised. The people have been desperate for stability.”Vice-Director Grant nodded. “Indeed. And now, with the cleaning and rebuilding project launching, we’re expecting a flood of applications. 100,000 slots may not even be enough.”General Lucas, seated nearby, chuckled.“We’ll need to start thinking ahead, then.” He tapped a report on the table. “Alemia isn’t just a city of civilians. We still have thousands of unemployed former soldiers from both the Queen’s and the Prince’s factions. Many of them aren’t cr
“I agree with implementing the employment program,” I said, voice firm. “But we’ll need to make several adjustments before we proceed.”Ramon nodded attentively. “What kind of adjustments, sir?”I leaned back slightly in my chair.“First, work hours need to be reduced. Given how many of the surviving population are either elderly or women, we can’t expect them to handle the same level of physical labor as a normal workforce.”Ramon took notes, his expression serious. “Understood.”“Second, child labor is absolutely forbidden. If anyone attempts to exploit children for work, they will face immediate punishment.”“Of course, sir. Aeternum law is clear on that.”I nodded. “Third, we’ll have to create alternative jobs that suit the city’s current demographic. Many of the women and elderly might not be able to do construction work, but they can handle administrative work, small-scale industry, and trade. We need to get creative.”Ramon grinned, impressed. “You’ve already thought several st
“Did the Queen know about this?” I asked, though deep down, I already knew the answer.Selie didn’t respond immediately. Instead, she reached into her bag, pulling out a single sheet of parchment. She laid it on my desk with a deliberate movement.It was an official decree, signed and stamped with Queen Romella’s royal seal. A decree authorizing the so-called “punishment” of nobles appointed by Aeternum.I closed my eyes briefly, suppressing the urge to slam my fist onto the table. The Queen knew, she had known all along. And she did nothing, or she were too consumed with all the power and luxuries that she just signed everything that come to her table, and now I had to clean everything back.Across the chamber, Duke Oliver Gust—or rather, Governor Oliver Gust, as he was now officially titled—stood near one of the balconies, observing the organized chaos with a look of deep contemplation. After taking a moment to collect my thoughts, I rose from my seat and walked over to him.“Quite
For years, Alemia’s people had been accustomed to fear—to being harassed, abused, and treated like pawns by the nobility and military alike.But today, as they walked through the clean streets, there was no shouting.No random arrests. No public executions. There was only order.And above them, in the vast blue sky, the Aeternum airships loomed—their massive steel frames gliding through the heavens, a symbol of dominance, protection, and change.For many, it was their first time seeing such technology up close.An elderly baker, standing at the entrance of his shop, shielded his eyes as he gazed upward."The Iron Birds…" he whispered, awestruck.Beside him, a young girl tugged at his sleeve."Grandpa, are they… protecting us?"A pause. Then, the old man smiled for the first time in years."Yes. I believe they are."Unlike the old regime, Aeternum’s governance was swift and efficient.Knowing that the city had suffered extreme shortages due to the war, Aeternum immediately opened publi
"I refuse to be treated like some common criminal! I am Count Malik! Minister of Finance! I have funded half of this war!"His voice echoed, but no one moved. No one spoke in his defense.Malik gritted his teeth and jerked violently, managing to break free from the grip of the young Aeternum private restraining him.With a twisted smirk, he raised his hand and struck the soldier across the face.A loud crack rang through the hall.For a moment, everything stood still.Then—BANG.A gunshot pierced the air, and Malik’s scream followed a split second later as he collapsed onto the floor, clutching his now bloodied knee.Standing over him, his pistol still smoking, was Sergeant Falkner.The seasoned Aeternum officer towered over the fallen noble, his expression one of absolute indifference."That was for touching my soldier," Falkner said, his voice as sharp as a blade.Malik writhed, his cries of agony mixing with gasps of horror from the other captives.Falkner bent down, his boot press
“I request a duel.”A murmur ran through both sides. Bina merely raised a single eyebrow.“A duel? Against me?” she said, tilting her head slightly, almost as if she hadn’t heard him correctly.Anton stood his ground.“If I win, you and your soldiers do not enter this palace.”Bina exhaled, her lips curving into something that wasn’t quite a smile.“And if you lose?”Anton’s jaw tightened.“Then my men will surrender peacefully.”A moment of silence passed between them.And then, Bina laughed.A deep, almost booming sound, filled with something akin to amusement… and disappointment.“You are either the bravest or the most foolish knight I have ever met, Captain Anton.” She rested her hand on the haft of her war axe, her fingers tightening around the weapon’s familiar grip.Anton did not flinch. Bina’s amusement faded. She gave him a firm nod. Both of them knew, this is actually a heartfelt plea from Anton, he wanted Grand General Bine to allow his men to live, this I his earnest beg.
At precisely 10 AM, just as the dust from the explosions had barely begun to settle, a deep echoing voice rang across the battlefield.“To the soldiers and citizens of Alemia!”It was him.The President of Aeternum.His voice carried through the winds, reverberating through the ruined streets, projected through Aeternum’s massive military speakers for all to hear.“Your war is over. Lay down your arms. Submit to the governance of Aeternum, and you will be spared.”His words hung in the air like a final judgment.And then, like a descending storm, the Aeternum Army finally began to move.It was a terrifyingly unified march.Thousands upon thousands of troops moved in perfect synchronicity, their steel boots pounding against the earth like a drum of war. Tanks rolled forward, massive military vehicles flanking the advancing battalions, gunships and airships circling the skies like mechanical reapers.At that moment, the people of Alemia saw it—the unstoppable tide of Aeternum’s might de
“Then let’s make history. Order the Navy Fleet 01 to launch three additional Type-1 Missiles. Targets: The East, North, and West gates of the capital.”The entire command bridge fell into stunned silence.Every officer, every technician, every strategist momentarily froze. Their eyes flickered with a mix of shock and anxiety as they processed my command. Even the seasoned veterans among them seemed momentarily taken aback.It was one thing to deploy a single missile.But three at once?That wasn’t just warfare—it was an annihilation order.Bina, Lucas, and Eliza, who had been following the situation via video conference, immediately reacted. Their holographic images flickered on the massive display before me, each one expressing their own unique emotions.Bina, ever the stoic and composed tactician, furrowed her brows, tapping her fingers against the table.“Mr. President… I assume you understand the full implications of this move?”I met her gaze without hesitation.“I do. This is th
At 6:45 AM, the order was given. Admiral Duchess Kolarova, commanding the Navy Fleet from the southern front, initiated the launch sequence. The missile streaked across the sky like a comet, its white trail a harbinger of devastation.From the Dragon One, I stood on the bridge, watching intently as the missile’s trajectory was displayed on the holographic screens. My officers around me held their breath, anticipation thick in the air.A few moments later, the missile hit its mark. The explosion that followed was nothing short of spectacular. The Alemia Capital City gates were obliterated, along with the surrounding walls and everything within a 100-meter radius. Dust and debris rose into the sky like a dark mushroom cloud, blotting out the early morning sun.The impact was beyond what any of us had anticipated. The "lowest-grade" missile had proven to be anything but low-grade.The news of the missile strike spread like wildfire through the Aeternum ranks. Soldiers, commanders, and of