No one surprise that Park Zuo Yung didn’t sat down with Choi Jin Su at the sofa but instead went straight to my side, after all she was my Secretary and this was her jobe as always. As always on the tablet. There were numbers of matter that need my attentions, all of them were the matter of my personal company and some regarding the investment permission for Virtue Financial. Park Zuo Yung job, on top of assisting me with everything I need, she were also tasked to handle all my personal company and assets, making sure that everything flows without any issues, and she do a very good job of it.“Hmm?….did White Star Entertainment actually proposed to sell us their shares?..”.In one of the Investment permission, I saw a proposal of investing in White Star Entertainment from the Korea Branch.“Yes…that’s what caught my eyes too..it actually brazenly appeared here…I got this tip thanks to Madam Choi Jin Su…”. (Park Zuo Yung)She put down the tablets and politely pointed at the seated Choi
Choi Jin Su actions were swift, as soon as I made my verdict, she act upon it as fast as she can by immediately called the Risk Management Department, which actually opened 24/7 and have them process at once, in the next minute, she had already had the paper work of dismissal ready on her tablet and shows it to me. That is how effective she was with her task of protecting Virtue Financial, which is something that I find very attractive in an employee. Her actions and her team, is actually like a shadow to Virtue Financial, and they act on the best interest of Virtue Financial, protecting it by any means necessary.“You do work fast…Choi Jin Su…”.I stared at the paperwork on her tablet that shows the dismissal paper of all the 4 employee that will lose their job today. And she knows the looks that I were given her was an evaluations.“It was for the best interest of the company, Sir…threat mus be eliminated…as fast as we can..”. (Choi Jin Su)Her answer were void of any hesitance, she
Inside of my study, all 3 of us were still discussing regarding when are the next step of the plans going to be done. Of course the answer for that questions naturally up to the White Star Entertainment, and knowing them I am sure that it won’t be long that they will surely made an impact that they could no longer take back no matter what. It was just a matter of time. WE go back and forth a few times, at this point though, it was just me telling both of them to get ready to move and have all the people related ready for it.Today after the meeting, all that I will do will all be naturally calculated. Because last night Hwa Young told me, the moment that I signed the contract, the filming will already be started. She says that were the concept of the shows, on top of that she also told me as one of the regulars of the shows, they have actually introduced me on the shows that I would be coming in as the new members. And like she said thanks to that the rating has been higher ever sinc
Just as Park Zuo Yung Said that, I could already hear the commotions outside my study room, which I am pretty sure that the gang already got here. Whenever Catherine and Ken were here, especially when they both were accompanied by Sharon,Helena and Marcuez all of them were old friend so that is only natural that they reacted that way, For Mariah and Ran Hyun Ok, I am sure that as a junior on the group they were mostly just stood on the side lines.“Looks like all of them are already here…”. (Park Zuo Yung)Park Zuo Yung said that as she went to open the door to the study. Knowing them they would naturally stride directly to here as soon as they know that we were all in here. And just like Park Zuo Yung and Choi Jin Su had anticipated, all of them really got here, with the first one that steps in were Ken and Catherine.“Hello~..Morning Mies~..my bud…how’s you’ve been brother…wow…have you not cut your hair yet?…it’s getting very long by now..”. (Ken)With his bubbly personality, he com
Choi Jin Su could only swallow Catherine scathing remarks without any chance to reply at all. After all when we all thought back, the last time incident that stems from Choi Jin Su and her teams does made an Impact to the company a little bit. And Catherine surely will not easily let any of that go, she is that kind of person, if she weren’t happy with someone she says it, no matter who they were, and that includes me. Before Catherine mood getting even worse by the seconds, Choi Jin Su didn’t waste anytime, and went straight to brief her on everything regarding the White Star Entertainment incidents.“...Wow…Mies..this is truly a heavy issues…Drugs..exploitation…scandals..this is…big…….okay then…I will not say ‘no’ to this…but do you have a solid plans for this?..”. (Catherine)When both Catherine and Choi Jin Su were speaking, every members of the inner circle were already in my study and all of them were making themselves comfortable at the sofa. Naturally every single one of
When everyone dive deep into the reason as to why I decided to pick a fight with the White Star Entertainment, one reason that stood out the most is the fact that, the White Star Entertainment were an aggressive lobbyist. As a matter of fact, it was the truth, they were rather wanted to clearly took monopoly of everything that they con close contact with. Right now, they were actually had already have a coalitions with the current government opposition party. And that alone, enough for me to see them as a threat to Virtue Financial safety of expansion to the entire Country.Although I don’t really mind a competitions, still I despise it when the rivals would resolve to do dirty stuff on me. Virtue Financial as of right now, has a clear standing that we were against sharing our secrets with others, and that privileges were something that many uses to get on our good sides. The Current ruling party promise me, that they will never demand anything from Virtue Financial and rather satisfi
Helena discovery on Senator Byeong Sung Min data made everyone looked at the screen with a serious expression and silence. If anyone who didn’t know who this man is, their first impression were simply going to deduce that the old man were just nothing but a high caliber criminal actually screwed with so many lives and on top of that have a lot of money in their accounts.“Now, that is some record….but let’s be honest..that is some efficient use of his influence…if you were going to be corrupt politician at the very least..be very good at it…and this man really do good at it…”. (Marcuez Vega)Vega were on the verge of laughing as he saw the track records of Byeong Sung Min on the screen, tax evasion of millions of dollars, improper use of power and authority. Accepting bribes amounted to hundreds of millions dollars, multiple secret trust fund and account. Covering crimes. On top of that, this Senator were once the minister of Intelligence, and until now, he kept using a part of the In
With Virtue Financial point of actions to be taken from now on has been explained to everyone, no one have any qualms about how we should treat the White Star Entertainment. Everyone agreed that for the best interest of Virtue Financial, they have to be destroyed and so does those that were around them. Catherine were also delighted to hear that, when White Star Entertainment, she will be taking over all the talents there. After all she do take her Entertainment Agency seriously and having a talents always a things that she welcomes at any times.“Then again, I supposed I had to reformed them once the entered the C Media Entertainment…but…it’s okay..Owh Yeah..I heard that one of the artist actually raise his hand on Hwa Young..”. (Catherine)“Hmm….that’s the catalyst of everything up to this point…thanks to that idiot I was able to finds out about this festering threat that looming over us in silent…Since then, I have been messing with them..”.Catherine gave an approval looks, noddin
Across the different worksites, the harmony between technology and magic became apparent. Aeternum was the only nation in the world that had successfully merged magic with engineering, creating an industrial revolution like no other.Water Mages worked in tandem with high-powered water filtration systems, providing fresh, clean water to new housing districts within hours instead of weeks.Wind Mages generated artificial air currents, assisting the construction of massive skyscrapers without the need for medieval-style scaffolding.Lightning Mages charged up Mana Generators, providing clean, renewable electricity to power Aeternum’s growing urban expansion.The Alemia and Battle Star refugees had never seen anything like it.They had always been told that magic and technology could never coexist—that magic was only for battle and technology was inferior to the will of the gods.But here, in Aeternum, they saw the truth. Magic was not just for war. Technology was not just for the privil
Madeline, another single mother, found herself equally overwhelmed—but for an entirely different reason. Back in the Empire, food was a luxury.If you were lucky, you had stale bread, old vegetables, or a tiny scrap of meat to share with your family. Shopping for food was never a choice—you simply took whatever was available and prayed that it would last.But in Aeternum’s markets, things were completely different.One afternoon, she stood frozen in the middle of a supermarket aisle, staring at the endless rows of fresh produce, canned goods, dairy products, and even exotic spices from other parts of the world.She could hardly comprehend what she was looking at.It wasn’t just that there was food available—it was the sheer abundance of it. She felt anxious. Lost. Uncertain.She turned to the store worker nearby, a cheerful young woman dressed in the green uniform of Haven Mart, the government-affiliated grocery chain."How… how do I know what to pick?" Madeline asked hesitantly.The
Beyond just housing, Project Haven was an ecosystem of opportunity.Officer Calloway continued explaining the many opportunities available to the refugees:Public schools were being built for their children, where education was free for all—boys and girls alike. Aeternum-funded hospitals offered medical care without cost, something unheard of in the Empire. Job training programs had already started, helping former farmers, craftsmen, and even soldiers find new roles in society.And, most importantly—There were no nobles.No ruling elite to oppress them.No forced conscription, no tax collectors stripping them of their hard-earned food, no death sentences for speaking against a ruler.For the first time in history, these people were citizens, not subjects.As the tour ended, Calloway clapped his hands together and smiled."Any questions?" he asked.The refugees remained silent, overwhelmed.Mara stepped forward, her heart pounding."How can we repay this kindness?" she asked.Calloway
The rolling plains of Alemia Region had once been battle-scarred and ruined by civil war. The lands, once soaked in despair and ruled by corrupt nobles, now thrived under Aeternum’s governance. The change was nothing short of miraculous.And at the center of this transformation was Project Haven—Aeternum’s most ambitious infrastructure project yet.Stretching over hundreds of kilometers, Project Haven was designed to house, rehabilitate, and integrate the 500,000 refugees who had fled from the oppressive grasp of the Battle Star Empire.What was once empty land was now a vast construction site, bustling with workers, engineers, and military personnel overseeing the rapid urban expansion. Tower cranes reached toward the sky, steel beams framed new residential buildings, and hundreds of machines worked tirelessly to create a city unlike any other in the world.This was Project Haven—Aeternum’s gift to those seeking a second chance.Among the many refugees was Mara Elise, a former citize
"Project Haven is now in full swing," she announced, satisfaction evident in her tone. "As planned, my Ministry has allocated seventy percent of the project to public bidding."That immediately caught my attention. "Good move. We need to expand the private sector’s capabilities in large-scale infrastructure development."Andrea leaned back in her chair. "The response has been overwhelming. Many companies are eager to participate, and some are even willing to work for lower profits just to secure a spot in the project."I grinned. "Competition breeds excellence. That means we’ll get high-quality results at a faster pace."Elijah nodded in agreement. "We’re not just building infrastructure—we’re fostering economic growth."Andrea smirked. "Exactly. Project Haven isn’t just about housing the refugees—it’s about creating jobs, expanding industries, and ensuring that Aeternum’s economy flourishes."With half a million refugees now inside Aeternum, the next challenge was integration.Elijah
“How… how does this place exist?” she asked hesitantly.The woman smiled kindly, but there was a hint of amusement in her golden eyes. “This is Aeternum,” she said. “And if you think this is impressive… just wait until you see the capital.”Marie and Madeline found themselves in a crowded plaza, where refugees were being processed for temporary housing and work permits. A man—a former Empire soldier—stood beside them, his arms crossed and eyes dark with unease.He had expected harsh treatment, possibly execution. Instead, a polite officer handed him a form and simply said, “You’ll be assigned to manual labor duty in the city cleanup effort. After three months of good conduct, you’ll be eligible for a new job.”He stared at the officer in disbelief.“Just… like that?” he whispered.The officer raised an eyebrow. “What, did you think we’d cut your head off?”The soldier didn’t answer. Because that’s exactly what would’ve happened in the Empire. Marie watched his expression crumble, as i
That night, Aeternum Special Forces operatives moved swiftly.At the city granaries, timed magic explosives were discreetly planted, set to ignite just before dawn. The city's key merchant houses received false messages, each forged to appear as if their rivals had plotted against them.Two high-ranking commanders of Velkan’s security forces were silently assassinated, their deaths staged as an internal betrayal. By the next morning, Velkan descended into anarchy. With food supplies mysteriously destroyed, merchants at each other’s throats, and security forces crippled, riots broke out across the city.The Empire’s forces stationed nearby? They were too afraid to step in, fearing yet another noble feud.As the fourteenth and final day of the operation arrived, General Xing stood on the hills outside Velkan, watching through his binoculars as the city descended into madness. The streets were filled with smoke from burning buildings, merchants clashed violently, and governors had begun
-New City – The Presidential Office-In the heart of New City, the capital of Aeternum, President Kaiser Mies Sai sat in his office, listening intently as Vice President Elijah outlined the current situation. Ministers Andrea of Resource Development and Rafela of Health, Education, and Science were also present, reviewing projections and risk assessments."With the sheer number of refugees arriving, we have two immediate concerns," Elijah stated, placing two documents in front of the President. "First, food and medical supplies. Second, permanent housing and employment. Without a clear plan, we risk destabilizing our own economy."President Mies skimmed the reports before nodding. “We’re already in the process of integrating Alemia Region, and now we have to build an entirely new infrastructure from scratch to support these people.”“That’s where Project Haven comes in,” Andrea interjected. She pulled out detailed blueprints, rolling them open across the large conference table. "We’ve
Alessia smirked. "Then it’s a good thing I’m here to help."Rose raised a curious brow. "Help? How?"The vampire turned her piercing gaze toward the director, a sly smile forming on her lips. "The President wants the Battle Star Empire to plunge into a massive state of confusion."Rose blinked. "Define 'massive confusion’?"Alessia placed a gloved hand on the table and leaned forward. "Aeternum has been extracting refugees under the Empire’s nose without them realizing. But it’s only a matter of time before they start piecing things together. Before that happens, we need to make sure they have bigger problems to worry about."Rose smirked. "Sabotage?"Alessia nodded. "Exactly. If the Empire is preoccupied with internal chaos, their forces won’t have the manpower or resources to focus on hunting refugees. I’ve already mobilized several of my best operatives from Wasteland Command. Our objective is to destabilize key areas near the border—supply chains, noble estates, military outposts.