By the time I finished answering Catherine questions, everyone in the room looked at me in shocks and awe. Which is something that I could already see and understand why they reacted in such ways. In other words the artificial limbs that I have created right now, is just like Mariah Mills had said before had already passed the current artificial limbs study and creations.“Stimulate sensation…..also a new type of power source that never been heard…and also breaking the current technology….…good god, Mies….I can’t believe that you could do this…”. (Catherine)Catherine could only rub her temple and smiles as she heard the answer. Which also everyone reactions right now, of course, only Marcuez Vega were the only one that still trying to catch up.“...so..it’s a new good and advance limbs essentially right?…isn’t that a good thing?..why are you all looking like this….Hahahaha…good stuff boss!”. (Marcuez Vega)Marcuez said, innocently as he smiled at everyone around the table. Hea
After everyone basically knows the ins and outs of the New Artificial Limbs, and getting ti understand the degree of impact of such technology when it was introduced to the world, the flow of discussions had turned from the introductions of the limbs to how to incorporate them into the market. By no mistake, when these artificial limbs were introduce, for sure that it would cause big waves of changes. I know for sure that it would help a lot of disable people to once again to resumed their lives normally than before. After all with the limbs that not only able to move like a real limbs is already mind blowing. When the sensations on the artificial limbs were added to the limbs, then by all means it will be life changing experiences.“The foremost important thing as of now…is that, My team, should be the first to actually mastered the entirety of the Artificial Limbs…When the medical experts knows about this..then at that time I am sure that there should be no problem at all…when anyon
Not that I don’t care about any achievement or recognition, but to be honest such things has never been something that I ever wanted always. To me what matters the most I my result, and for now, it was the profits and money that I can gained from selling the Artificial Limbs to the market, that is much more crucial to me. If it were talking about achievement’s the development in Aeternum is much more interesting to me. After all, it can’t compare to what I have on Earth. After everyone knows that I am okay with everything, then the plans were devised carefully by Catherine.“Like always, with stuff like these…first we will have the study done..Hmm..could it be done in a few weeks, Mariah?..Sharon?..”. (Catherine)“...It can be…I believe it would only takes 2 weeks and 1 week is the fastest..but let’s just set it in 2 weeks just to be safe..”. (Mariah Mills)“I agreed..”. (Sharon Jackson)With that amount of time it was reasonable, after all, at the end of the day, they were only study
Catherine and I have the same thought, to us, it was better to prevent than curing. Rather than just release the new products then got a constant headache that the oppositions will make a hard resistance, it was better to eliminate the threat entirely before the battle even begun. And it was needless to say that both of us were ruthless the in the same way when it comes to the business world affairs, perhaps she was even more vicious than I am at sometimes.“Cathy..why don’t you guys continues with the meeting more…after all, with all these things that I dump on you all right now…I am sure you guys got a lot to talk to..”.It was nearing the time for my appointment with the show producer, Miss San Da Hee anyway. So I rather be there at the dot, after all, I have arranged some stuff there too.“Sure, Mies…are you going somewhere?..wait, ah!..you got that meeting about the show right?..”. (Catherine)“Yeah…also, just a heads up…these meeting will also be apart of the plan against the Wh
Whilst Ken who entered the room at the wrong time and become the victims of Catherine furry. Me, accompanied by Sharon and both, Park Zuo Yung and Choi Jin Su left the meeting room. Since I will only be changing clothes together with Sharon, the 2 doesn’t have to follow me. So I have the prepared for our departure and have Park Zuo Yung go and tell Hwa Young that we were heading back to the city.“Wait..is Miss Hwa Young in the Mansion right now?..”. (Sharon Jackson)“She is…she’s coming with me last night…actually we were both heading to the city today..furthermore, she will be helping me with these entertainment stuff…here’s my room..come in..”.On the second floor as we converse, we got to the front of my bedroom, hence I welcome her in. On the left of my bedroom were my closet, well actually calling it a closet is no longer appropriate, it should be called a wardrobe room. Because the it encompassed an entire room as big as my own bedroom. I rarely dived deep in to these wardrobe
After spending a few minutes, in the changing into my new clothes and on top of that getting a help from Sharon herself to groom my hair. Finally I am ready, quite honestly I can say for sure that, I am quite dashing, if be fore I looks like just your next door hunk, these time I am looking like a real gentlemen. Sharon paired me up, with a light blue button shirt, a long coat, and a black jeans with a straight cut. It honestly made me look not too formal, but also presentable at the same time, the colour also made me not that fierce, but gentle and approachable.As for my hair, it was rather simple, on the side she braided it to the back, making me looking like an elf, and then all of them were knot into a simple bun, that were fastened and held in place, with my go to, jade silver hairpin. In all honesty, I looked like an Elven like this. I actually know this because all of the Elven male usually made their hair to looked like this. i supposed it was right to trust Sharon handiwor
The flight from Virtue Island to Seoul, for some reason felt a little bit too long for me, probably because everyone in the entire plane were just keep found themselves to be staring at me. Thankfully, Hwa Young who at first rather all over me, had settle down a little bit after a few minutes. Then again, if anyone else, she should be the person that should already get used to my face. Thanks to her it everything come back to normal, even Choi Jin Su and Park Zuo Yung had able to suppressed themselves from ogling at me anymore.“Oppa…are you meeting with the producer at the broadcast station?..”. (Hwa Young)“No…I will meet with her and her team outside, at a cafe…I felt it was a little bit too much if I went to the station…”.“Why?..”.(Hwa Young)“Well…because, Virtue Financial owned the broadcast station…hence it was mine…isn’t it kinda weird…to do it there?…it looks as if I am flexing my wealth if it do that…”.“Figures…even if you didn’t the people will definitely have that though
I just sat silently in the car for a few minutes, as I have already arranged something on my side for the plans that I have in store. The plan to day is rather big, so I had to carefully tread my steps, the reason as to why there were a sea of people here, was all due to one of my plans. Actually before I got here, I have told the Risk Management team by Choi Jin Su, to spread the news that Hwang Hwa Young would be here and naturally there would be me too. The Risk management team is to secretly tip off all the entertainment reporter, paparazzi and tabloid for this, for me these part of the plans were just to spread and raise the awareness of all the public mass about what is actually going on.The crowd were still going wild outside of the car, and all of them were currently going crazy at the sight of the top star ordering drinks inside the cafe. Thankfully, thanks to cafe, the productions crews and also my team, the cafe security were strengthen and for today, since the cafe were
“I come bearing news from President Mies,” Andrea said. “He has authorized me to reestablish economic relations between Aeternum and Hallerus.”The words fell like rain on droughted soil. Gasps. Whispers. And then—cheers stifled by etiquette.Helen blinked. “You’re serious?”Andrea raised a brow. “I don’t waste time, Your Majesty. Our logistics and trade units will begin routing initial shipments within two weeks. In exchange, we’d like preferred trading status for key Hallerian exports. Wheat. Marble. Blackvine spices.”Helen nodded rapidly. “Of course. Anything.”Andrea turned her gaze slightly. “Be aware: the initial tariffs will reflect… the past breakdown in our diplomatic relations.”A slight smile touched her lips. Not warm. Calculated.Helen bowed her head, just enough. “A fair penalty. One we accept.”Andrea’s expression softened—barely. “Good. Then consider today the first page in a new chapter.”Helen stepped forward. “Minister Andrea, may I speak plainly?”Andrea nodded on
“We’re sending an envoy,” I said. “I want a diplomatic team ready to leave within the week. Formal clothes, soft language, but firm posture. They’ll deliver the proposal to reopen channels with Hallerus.”Andrea raised an eyebrow. “And if they hesitate?”“They won’t,” I said. “Helen’s smarter than she was. She knows what Aeternum means now—not just power. Stability. Progress. A future. Her people know it too. They’re already lining up to buy our products again. Her economy needs us more than she’d ever admit.”Andrea took notes. “Do we offer full partnership or just trade?”“Start with trade. Let her work for the rest.”Elijah crossed his arms. “You’re playing the long game.”“Always,” I said. “She showed backbone. Now she has to show consistency. If Hallerus stays clean, stays reformed, we talk alliance in two years. Maybe joint ventures. Maybe intelligence sharing.”Andrea looked up. “And if they regress?”“Then the gloves come off,” I said. “I owe Merrica nothing now. The ledger is
“Shadow diplomacy?”“Shared progress,” I corrected. “No puppet states. No conquest. We build allies, not subjects.”“And if she fails?”“She won’t.”“You trust her?”“I trust momentum.”Silence settled between us. Weighty. Calculated.“She came to the edge,” I said. “She looked down. She chose to climb.”I placed my palm on the table. Pulled up the interlink data from the last ACIA relay. A still frame of Helen and Merrica, standing beside a new council—half of them former commoners. Not a single noble.“She’s rewriting the code of kingship,” Elijah said.“She’s writing history.”Elijah nodded. “I’ll alert the Council of Governors. Phase One integration can begin. Cultural exchange programs. Civil training volunteers.”“Quiet. Measured.”“As always.”I watched the horizon past the glass. My reflection stared back. Older now. Sharper.“Hallerus lives,” I said.Elijah placed the closed folder back into his case. “And Aeternum listens.”I sat behind the presidential desk, sunlight spilli
"Your Majesty, to attempt full restoration in so short a time—""Will cost," she interrupted. "Yes, I know. But the people have paid enough. Now it’s our turn."What followed was a flurry of action unlike anything Hallerus had seen in decades. Labor crews moved out in droves. Merchants were granted tax reprieves to reopen. Public works officials received emergency authority. For once, the gears of governance turned swiftly.But still, the people watched with wary eyes.In the village of Elbarrow, a merchant shook his head as soldiers repaired a broken bridge."They say it’s Queen Helen’s will," he muttered. "But we've heard such promises before.""Aye," replied a farmer, watching with folded arms. "But maybe this time it sticks. She walked among us, didn’t she? My cousin swears she saw her with the duke."Rumors of the queen’s journey spread like wildfire. With them came cautious hope.One evening, at a small gathering hosted by village elders in Merrowind, Helen removed her hood and
"Transparency will be paramount. Council sessions will be documented, and decisions made in conjunction with the Crown will be communicated openly. This is not a move to consolidate power, but to distribute it wisely, ensuring that the governance of Hallerus reflects the will and welfare of its people."Lord Dallren, who had been silently observing, stepped forward. "Your Majesty, such a council could indeed bridge the gap between the Crown and the nobility, fostering unity. I support this initiative."A ripple of agreement spread through the assembly.Helen continued, "Furthermore, to address the grievances of our citizens and promote economic growth, we shall implement reforms aimed at equitable taxation and the eradication of corrupt practices that have long plagued our administration."Duke Merrica added, "These reforms will not only strengthen our internal stability but also enhance our standing among neighboring realms, fostering alliances and trade relations."Viscount Rellan,
A murmur of agreement rippled through the assembly.Helen's gaze swept over the room, her eyes meeting those of each noble in turn. "I have summoned you here not only to reaffirm our unity but to propose measures that will ensure the stability and prosperity of Hallerus for generations to come."Viscount Rellan, his earlier defiance now replaced with a veneer of compliance, inclined his head. "Your Majesty, what measures do you propose?"Helen took a measured breath. "Firstly, we shall establish a council comprising representatives from each noble house. This council will serve as an advisory body, ensuring that all voices are heard and that governance is conducted with transparency and fairness."Baroness Yvette Darrow, her scepticism barely concealed, arched an eyebrow. "And what powers would this council hold, Your Majesty?"Helen met Yvette's gaze unwaveringly. "The council will have the authority to propose legislation and oversee its implementation. However, ultimate executive p
Amidst the turmoil, Duke Merrica found himself face-to-face with Lord Dallren."Merrica," Dallren sneered, blood trickling from a wound on his brow. "Betraying your own kind for that girl?"Merrica's grip tightened on his sword. "My loyalty lies with Hallerus, not with those who would see it rot from within."Their blades met in a fierce exchange, each strike echoing their clashing ideologies.Nearby, Baroness Yvette confronted Queen Helen."Your Majesty," Yvette began, her tone almost mocking, "you've become quite the thorn in our side."Helen met her gaze unwaveringly. "And you, Baroness, have leeched off this kingdom for too long."Yvette smirked, drawing her dagger. "Let's see if you're as formidable with a blade as you are with words."As the battle raged on, it became evident that the Queen's Faction held the advantage. The support of the common folk had bolstered their numbers, and the corrupt nobles' forces began to waver.Count Vorell, witnessing the disarray, turned to his r
A trusted royal scribe—a man who had served the palace for over a decade—was found dead before sunrise. A dagger coated in poison was discovered strapped to his leg. The second attempt followed soon after.A servant carrying tea for the Queen was intercepted before she could enter the throne room. Hidden beneath the silver tray was a vial of deadroot extract, a lethal poison. The servant, after interrogation, confessed that her family had been taken hostage by nobles who ordered the hit.Then came the third, fourth, and fifth attempts. Archers on rooftops. Explosives set along the Queen’s carriage route. Blades hidden in the folds of a courtier’s robes.Each time, the assassins failed. Each time, they disappeared without a trace. Helen knew who was behind it. But rather than show fear, she faced the storm head-on.Seated in her war room, Helen traced her fingers along a map of Hallerus, where red ink circled enemy strongholds. Duke Merrica stood beside her, arms folded, his sharp eyes
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