Virtue Financial and me, had to be appeared as the side that has been wronged, the side that had suffered from injustice and corruptions, yet despite all that, had the guts to stood up to all of this, and also become the party that also too it upon its shoulder to help those that were also abandoned and victimized by these unfortunate events. I wanted people to immediately does not questions my stands on these case. No matter what I do, and decided it no one were able to do anything to me, instead all that they can do is just accept them and suck it up.Hence explained the moves that I decided that Virtue Financial had to take. With maintaining the silence, it would make everyone thinks that Virtue Financial is in the process of thinking of it next moves, also will further made everyone wonders of my health conditions and also, Hwa Young conditions. As of right now, it was already clear that both of our popularity had made these all incident bigger than what it was supposed to be. As
Right now all over the world, not only Korea, people are already keeping up with the news regarding Virtue Financial President and the top actress. The incident regarding the downtown fights had shook a lot of people, after all it was a rather graphic incidents that were caught on the live TV, and on top of that there were a lot of people that were harmed on that show. To many the issues had rather become sensitives, but then again many also sees these as an opportunity, especially to many of the government. It was a perfect times to show that it was safe for Virtue Financial to come to their country to developed themselves.“[Actually Candice, the recent incident at the Kangnam District….is something that can happened anywhere around the world…but still, the response was a little bit worrying I supposed…I can assure you that here in the States..such things would never happened…]”. (States Senator)“[I see…still, this kind is incident has been rather a relief to see a good ending for
By now I am sure that to those that watched the news they all probably knew that I am injured while the fights were going on. Then when I got to the hospital, somehow the news got more traction and perpetuate even more that it have to. For some reason, in the news and tabloids, my injuries had somehow worsened from just a punctured hand, and not people actually believe that in the midst of the fights that weren’t shown on the camera, I somehow got shot in a chest, then there were some news that were saying that I am now limbless and in a critical state.“.…I’m not going to say anything about this…but somehow I felt bad about myself…for some reason, I am in a critical conditions…and probably going to die…”.I put down the papers that I’m reading and chuckled to myself. I am right now, inside my Private Suite, in Haneul University Hospital. No one were here, as right now, it was the second day after the incident. I have send everyone to do their task, and I am sure by now every single o
After getting to know what the government reactions going to be and their plans of actions. It only left me rubbing my temple in annoyance, I can’t believe with all the bread crumbs that I left them, this much were the only thing that they can do. I have set the stage for them, to actually become an entity that will shoot them straights to winning the elections if done right, but they actually went and shoot themselves on their foots. Thinking that by doing this they can pacify me and Virtue Financial and also wine some brownie points for the elections.I thought those old fogies on the government will know what to do with the clues I left for them. But no, they were so caught up in the moment that they just go right in and act in a single motions like a brainless chicken. The moves to catch Byeon Seung Min were already correct, but with the rest of the arrest that they done, this will only do one thing. That the old senator will walk away unscathed like always. In fact, he even walk
The last few days has been hectic for everyone, and now entering the third day after the incident. Even Hwa Young had already felt better of herself, naturally after the incident, with Mies getting himself hurt, and subsequently she herself had a little scratch here and there and also shaken her mental state, Hwa Young and to be admitted to the hospital. After treatments, she is getting better and healthier that before, when the morning sun is up, Hwa Young were getting ready to meet with the love of her life again, it’s too long for me to meet with him again.“Oh~aren’t you Miss Hwang Hway Young?..the actress?..”. (Coffee Shop Cashier)“Ah…yes, that’s me..um, can I get a cup of Chamomile tea, and also a Cup of Hazelnut Coffee, extra strong..and also, one of those croissant and that strawberry pie and that strawberry shortcake, please?…”. (Hwang Hwa Young)By now, thanks to her celebrity status for so long such things no longer fazed her. Still even though she were wearing her Hospita
Often times, when I am in my working environment, I tend to lose myself in the focus. Also, on top of that, I had a rather peculiar ways of doing my job, and that is I am rather an organized person. So, naturally the situations last night called for me to brainstorm myself for a new solutions. Right now, there’s 5 large white board inside my Private ward and they were all filled with writings, and pieces of paper on them, I have listed all the possibilities of everything that can goes wrong on the plan, and how it would panned out for me and also the enemy.“This…is just infuriating…no matter what, I do…none of the possibilities will fully favour me…in fact most of the plans will jeopardize Virtue Financial…and put me on the spot….which is something that I have always trying to avoid..”.[Well, Master…it seems that way…I also have made a calculations…no matter what…at the end of the day…Virtue Financial will be linked to all of these…also, thanks to this..we cannot erect a justice th
As both of my morning visitors have a very keen interest at the whole things that I wrote all over the room, I on the other hand were enjoying my warm breakfast, Coffee and pastry that Hwa Young bought tasted more delicious than the hospital foods. Then again, just her company already able to make my day bubblier, that is just how she is. Both of the ladies went all around the room, each times were exclaiming in a gasp as they read the information that were in there. A few minute later both of them had enough with looking everything and comes back to sit with me at the Coffee table. Choi Ji Soo, being one of my personal medical experts, went and performed a check on me.“Oppa..is that all….this….every single one of that report and writings..are they really true?..”. (Hwang Hwa Young)Hwa Young pointed at the whiteboards fulled with information. She looks a little bit worried and also unable to really believe everything. At the same time so does Doctor Choi Ji Soo as she sat down after
Of many of the information that I had plastered on all the whiteboards, there were actually numbers of pressing issues that are happening that need concerns, but then again, I understand Hwa Young pleads, after all, those teenagers were easy to manipulates by White Star Entertainment, they were big companies and certainly harm them the fastest if we look away for them for a minutes. This has happened a lot of times already, now that we knows it, time had made us wanted to help them. And most certainly the case for Hwa Young.“...I understand you worries, Hwa Young…but…unfortunately…I am afraid as of now..we can barely do a thing to the White Star Entertainment…thins has been rather to hot right now….I can’t and unable to just reach at them…”.That is true, Virtue Financial, at the moment cannot at openly against White Star Entertainment, because if we do, by then they would already knows who had cause them the damage all this time. Beside the issues that I know, was rather something t
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
“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