Although to others the sight of a private company, or in fact a company in nature somehow have the power to be able to interfere in an elections of ones democratic elections seems not likely in the old days, but as of now, in the modern world, such things can happened in fact, in politics it plays a rather significant roles. As a matter of fact, a lot of elections nowadays operates that ways, even though such actions were despised by the public, that does not means that it cannot happened. Even though the people hates it, but still these kind of hidden transactions happened and cannot simply be denied.The truth is, I believe that every political elections, moves and issues were mostly driven by 2 factors one is the issues that attracted a lot of concerned for the mass. And second, is when something were correlated with a lot of money, of the 2 reasons, the reason number 2 always get a lot of movement and debated rather intensely most of the times. So, if and when Virtue Financial, wh
I for one, not really care about family connections or whatever it might be, to me what is more important is how they were going to be valuable to me and how they will achieve what I wanted if I were to invest in them. The fact that Minister Choi Han Na were related to Doctor Choi Ji Soo, is not an issue to me at all, after all, before her name comes out of Doctor Choi Ji Soo mouths, Minister Choi Han Na already made it into my shortlisted of potential candidates. Her name were on the top 3 because, unlike any other candidates, she was young, intellectuals, radical, steadfast and the most important thing of all, she is viciously opportunist, frighteningly so, that she were almost an uncanny resemblance of Catherine.She is someone that isn’t afraid to do anything to get the result that she wanted, one of the famous known issues that made her well known is how she were able to get VH-Serum universally certified as a legal treatments, she actually saw the benefits of it, and since then
“[A shocking scene were seen at the Nation Main Prosecutor office today, early in the morning, dozens of public official, from the law enforcement office the Police, fire department all the way to the District office personnel were seen…in a handcuff, escorted by the Prosecutors and also, shockingly the Special forces from the military itself…there were also numbers of NIS agents on the scene escorting all the detainee..]”. (CBC News)Just as Catherine burst into my ward, she didn’t say much but instead just went and switch one the television in the room and played the news. And like what she had said there no need to talk but just witnessed the scene were I hope it wouldn’t be happening happened. And now it was on the news, what I hope is no longer valid, things had already snow balling in the directions that I hated it to be.“[After the embarrassing incident a 4 days ago, where a violence gang incidents happened in the Live broadcast, that involved, Virtue Financial President, Mist
Catherine, as my Second person in Virtue Financial always knows whatever my plan was, because I warranted it that way, should anything happened, she must always knew what is going on, so last night as always when I made my backup plans, the draft had been sent to her by T.A.S, alerting her should things go side ways like right at this moment. She also knew that our current candidates were too self centred and for sure, not suitable for us to fully rely and supported him. I voiced this opinion to her before and she agreed, hence the rules were made in Korea that we were not going to dip our toes at all.Still ultimately, when the new Prosthetic Limbs is now created and only waiting times to be released. Virtue Financial needs a security to make sure that the launch will be successful without any doubt. Facing the same kind of resistance like the VH-Serum is not something that I wanted to face again, nor even wanting to deal with, it was just to annoying and wasting to many times on dea
“WHAT?…that’s..that’s is just awful!..how can he do that?!..so at the end of the day…he just going to use me and Oppa as his figure heads?!….no!..there’s no way I would do that for him!…”. (Hwang Hwa Young)“Hwa Young-ah…in politics..stuff like these always happen…don’t worry..I won’t let you do anything…that you were against off…no matter what, you are still my precious little star~..”. (Catherine)Hwang Hwa Young didn’t hide her outburst when she heard of it, being use to become some politician ways of gaining more popularity, is something that she resented. Also the moment that she knows that serious incident were just something that become another political chess piece is something that she cannot accept, as a normal person such things should never happened. Many people that were involved in those cases should be getting their compensations and justice, not to be let down at the end of the day, and their pains being use as items for another person to win a votes in the elections.
With everyone now have their own job to do, it was left of me, Hwa Young, Doctor Choi Ji Soo and Catherine inside my Ward still silently having our breakfast and free time. Catherine were a little bit tired after all, she just got off the plane from Virtue Island, so right now she was enjoying her coffee whilst also doing her work. Even right now, there a lot of things that she had to make sure running well, though with me and T.A.S here, every single motions were performed right and on time, so at the moment she doesn’t really have much to do, other than making sure that everything were done well.“Mies, I have already confirmed that, we bought that Electrics Cars company that you want…and our people already started to remodel the entire company and their factories…Also, the Manganese Arms, has released new lines of Firearms…they were waiting for you to test them out…well, for the one that you requested…is it fine for the other models to just be released as the normal products?..”. (
I never know that the candidate that we have in mind, Minister Choi Han Na is actually already trying to contact me and Virtue Financial, and Catherine perception of her, is a little bit off, but when she said it like that, I chuckled a little bit, because both of them just have the same personality. Their only difference were one in the business field and the other were on the political field, still, both of them were the kind of people that will succeed where every they go, if they wanted to. They were resourceful like so, it was given that they will chine wherever they went.“Then…Doctor Choi Ji Soo, I hope that I can bother you to tell Minister Choi Han Na that I would like to meet with her..”.“Ah…sure..I will make sure to tell her as soon as I can…I remember her telling me to meet up with her at lunch today..I will get back with the response as soon as I can..”. (Doctor Choi Ji Soo)“Thank you..”.Doctor Choi Ji Soo were visibly happy about this, perhaps this approach will earne
In another district in Seoul, Lies the large and magnificent building that stood as the bastion of order for the entire country heath and welfare. Filled with working officials, staffs that coming out and in and on the top floor of these building, currently almost all the important VIP level executives of the Department of Health and Welfare were inside a single meeting room. All of them were currently having a rather deep and intricate meeting, the reason is, it was rather unconventional, it was Virtue Medical.“I am sorry, Madam Minister…I can’t get hold any of the Virtue Medical or Virtue Financial people…none of them were willing to gave out information about President Mies conditions or whether his standpoint on his support of our plans…”. (Vice Minister Lee Ha Yon)Number of department executives and also staffs were in the meeting room, almost all of them were in their 50’s. but all of them seems as if they were sitting on a hot seat, sweating all over the place, as they face w
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