Eye of the Beholder is a threat level 4 monster, it's a being of terror to be exact. In Fantasma a single of this monster able to flat an entire large city in a single night, Eye of Beholder was just a oversized single eye with a thousand tentacle around it. The reason why this is monster so highly feared wasn't because it was physically strong, in fact it was quite weak, but it has a whole arsenal of Curses, status attributes ailment attacks and a whole bunch of magic spells. Certainly due to it's annoying abilities, it was ranked as a disaster level existence.
Still due to the difficulties and the threat of this monster, people rarely want to fight it, if they were discovered in a dungeon everyone would just evade it and the authority would just close the dungeon entirely. Thanks to that, there's basically unlimited supplies of it all over the central continent, this is one of a reason why Mina Suggest using the skins of Eye of The Beholder rather than D
"HOLD OFF!!..STAND YOUR GROUND!!..".(Xing)It was a chaotic battle in front of The Eye Of Abyss the Level 6 Dungeon, the Dungeon was found about a few months ago by the Dungeon Explorations Division, according to the record it was the most difficult dungeon from in their list, it's all because of the Eye of The Beholder. 3 days ago the subjugation's of this dungeon were given out by the Black House with a top priorities, among the other dungeons only this one were given special attentions with 50 Special Forces were deployed to it.2 days ago when Sergeant Xing who leads the Soldier's arrived at the dungeon, noticed that the Dungeons were already at Stage 3, it immediately shocked him and made him called the HQ right away, which then send a few reinforcements, about 100 soldiers and 200 Mercenary and Soldier who's in the nearby dungeons were rerouted to his place instead of going to their targets. Today despite Xing constantly sending teams
"HAHAHA!!…COME!!!..<SLASH!!!>..".'"<BUSSHII!>..KUAAARRGGHH!!..".I'm really enjoying the adrenaline right now, just like a fish in the water, every swing of my sword there will always be something dead. As I was diving forwards like a bullets through the flesh, I swung my swords horizontally and cut 10 monster to half.[Incoming Cursed attack from the front..]. (T.A.S)"<BOOMMM!!!>…SREEEEEEE!!!!..".Using a pebble that I picked up from the ground as a projectile, with a full power I throw it on The Eye of Beholder 20 meter on my right, the sheer power of my throws penetrate it's entire eye and comes out from its back instantly killing it.It was a hassle to be honest, I don't have any ranged attacks which hinders me from easily killing the oversized eye. I also can't detect their cursed attacks as it doesn't have any sign, not even
[Don't you want to create more technique?..]. (T.A.S)"Not really..I don't find any need to do so…. I just want this Thousand Cherry Blossom, other than that…nahh, what use to have hundreds of techniques when you barely use them..".I'm not like any average human that greedy for dozen of stuff, I'm someone who loved having the things that I need and the thing that I can use, the technique that I have chosen, is best suited my style and I rather want to be proficient at it. Sitting inside the tent that was just erected, I revised the squad roster as there are too many injured men in the medic tent, I need to enter the dungeon fast, for that, I decided to enter the dungeon with Corporal Alehandro the dwarf. I exit the tent and walk towards Sergeant Xing who in the middle of the campsite, busy arranging the work."Sergeant Xing, you handle the situations here..wait for the reinforcement to come and send back the injured to the New City..after
The Flash grenade goes off as we entered the Boss Room, A Single Alpha Minotaur stands in the middle of the room carrying a large crude stone ax, with a towering height of 3 meters and a robust muscular body, certainly, the Alpha Minotaur stood at the league of its own despite being a Threat Level 3 Monster. Still due to the surprised attack, instead of the normal troupe where it's going to bellow in anger, instead the Alpha Minotaur was screaming in agony and confusion as to the sudden overwhelming flash from the Flash grenade temporarily turn it blind."GGGUUOOOAAARRGGGHH!!!..". (Alpha Minotaur)The steroid cow was puzzled and angry at the same time, using its left hand to rub both of its eyes whilst it's right hand swinging its oversized stone ax around."Move to the right..aim for the vital area..go...[BANG!!]".I said to Corporal Alehandro who nodded at my command, we both move to the opposite directions while firing
"Anything?.."."The trail leads further..they stooped a few times probably encountering some monsters..". (Corporal Alehandro)Kneeling on the ground checking on the blood trail that comes from the boss room."Well looks like we found them...Still alive, Alehandro prepares for first aid…Damn that got done pretty bad..".After walking for about another 20 meters, I found 2 body huddle together on the side of the wall. As I got closer both of them were female adventurers, injured, one got a puncture wound on her left shoulder and the other one with silver hair loses her hand. Promptly after hearing my order, Alehandro put on the Barrier Stake covering all of us. I also moved the 2 adventurers and lay them apart from each other, then perform on the spot treatment to prevent their conditions got worsen than it already is.30 minutes passed, I was finally done treating both of them, seeing they got their Adventurer badge on them I run through the
"Boys we going deep and fast!..we are to re-supply on me every 2 floors!!..picked up the pace!!… Sergeant, what are the situations outside?.."."Everything is in control of sir...The Maidens have taken control of everything, Major Collen is the commanding officer..she also going to deploy the Soldier's inside..while, I brought all the Special Force with me…". (Sergeant Xing)It's true, right now we were actually advancing really fast, about 100 special force mowing through the floor killing every monster in sight. Honestly right now, we basically already got this dungeon under control, it doesn't matter if it's a boss or a normal mob, the firepower alone bore a hole to everything in a matter of seconds. I could just leave everything to my boys here, but since this is a rare chance for me to enjoy a few moments of hunting I actually wanted to see the final boss of this dungeon.After one hour we already on the 14th floor, right now all 100 members o
"SCATTER!!..<SWOSHH!!>…Annoying bastard got magic barrier…".Seeing the tide of battle started to tilt to our disadvantage, I had to step up my game. With the covering fire from Alehandro, I managed to advance. Still, the firepower of my rifle alone wasn't able to deal with the buffed succubus, I use my the Head Hunter once again and turn it into Cherry petals that cut everything in front of me, but as the petals reached the Elder Eye of Beholder, it was reflected by a magic Barrier.[That Barrier is a Level 4 Spell [Sheild of Force]..just like it's given name a Physical attack won't get past it..no matter how hard you hit…use Magic Attack Spell on it..it will get through..]. (T.A.S)"SHIT!....ANYONE WITH MAGIC ATTACK SPELL COME HERE!!..".What T.A.S said is true my petals can kill anything but due to the blasted barrier not a single tentacle was cut, frustrated I shouted at my squad, I knew at least someo
"There's no anomalies right?..".Even though the [Lust Overdrive] curse was self-explanatory from its names. I still decided to thoroughly check myself in the Aeternum Public Hospital, Sitting inside the VVIP ward on the 3rd floor, I was accompanied by Elijah and Rafaela."Nothing..everything is normal…[Lust Overdrive] is just a curse that will make you turned into a simply mindless lunatic for 1 full day, it's also will consume your life span each time the conditions triggered…the only way to avoid [Lust Overdrive] to take effect is simply by having a sexual discharged minimum once every 2 days….". (Rafaela)Reading on the medical report, in front of me and Elijah.It's not that difficult circumstance to be in actually, at the very least right now I have a reason to get laid, I don't see any problem if I'm here in Fantasma, but on earth, that is a whole different matter."...Didn't I said wait countless times already?..don't g
“We’re proud Aeternians now,” said one local organizer. “But we remember where we came from. If we can help fix the old home while serving the new one, why not?”In university lecture halls, students debated passionately.“Strategically, re-integrating Hallerus into Aeternum’s economic sphere is a no-brainer,” one economics major argued. “We’ll be able to shape their policies from within.”“But trust is a currency too,” another replied. “If we spend it on the wrong partner again, we might pay more than we think.”In a small park in the east district, a group of Aeternum veterans sat on a bench, medals on their coats, eyes on the screens showing news footage of Andrea’s visit.“You remember that street?” one said, pointing.“I remember clearing it house by house,” another replied. “They cheered us one day. Chased us out the next.”The youngest of them, silent until now, finally spoke.“We gave them peace once. Maybe it’s time to give them a future.”Silence followed. No one disagreed.
“Accepted,” Helen said firmly.Andrea paused. “You are aware that this pricing is higher than what our allied nations pay?”“I am.”“And that it reflects the cost of your past decisions.”“I am aware.”Andrea’s expression didn’t soften. But there was a shift. A sliver of respect, perhaps.“We also request that Queen Helen and her full court travel to New Concordia,” Andrea said. “To sign the official alliance treaty in Aeternum, under President Mies' direct oversight.”That stung.A silent reminder: You no longer stand as an equal.But Helen did not flinch. “We will come.”Merrica remained quiet beside her, eyes locked forward, proud but weathered. He knew this was necessary. He knew, like her, that survival always demanded a cost.And this was the only path forward.Andrea stood, signaling the end of the meeting. “Then prepare your delegation. You have one week.”As Andrea and her entourage exited, Helen remained still, her hand brushing the edge of the map of Hallerus that lay on th
“I can prep the full economic framework in three days. I’ll soften it slightly—give them just enough dignity to sign without choking.”“Good,” I said. “Let them keep their crown and their pride, as long as we own their economy.”Andrea gave a subtle nod. “Then I’ll schedule the official visit. They’ll come to us.”“And when they do,” I said, voice cold and precise, “we’ll welcome them with smiles. And let them know who holds the scales now.”Andrea paused. “Anything else you want me to add in the background?”“Yes,” I said after a moment. “Tell them we’ll open an Aeternum Super Store in the capital as a gesture of goodwill. Make it sound benevolent.”Andrea smirked. “And on the inside?”“It’s a spearhead,” I said. “Once we’re in, we don’t leave.”“Understood, Mr. President.”The screen blinked as the call ended. I turned to Elijah, who was already compiling the summary.“Draft the formal invitation,” I ordered. “Summon Queen Helen and her full court to New City. They’ll arrive as sove
“This city is broken,” she said at last.“Which means it’s ripe,” Jessica added with a glint in her eye. “Imagine if we opened Aeternum Super Store branches here. Not just in the capital—but in every major city.”Robert nodded. “We’d dominate the market before they even knew what hit them. Food, tech, textiles. We could monopolize the entire consumer chain.”Andrew chuckled, finally seeing the silver lining. “We’d be heroes to the people. And villains to the nobles—well, if any are still left standing.”“People like what fills their stomachs,” Jessica said. “Right now, they’re starving for quality. They’ll welcome us like saviors.”Andrea folded her arms, surveying the square again. She could already envision the clean, modern storefronts replacing the crumbling stalls. Self-sanitizing kiosks. Subsidized food packs. Nutritional water stations. Supply chains optimized by Aeternum AI logistics.“This city’s a blank slate now,” she said softly. “Their failure is our opportunity. And this
“Minister Andrea, Her Majesty sends word. She invites you to join her in the council chamber once your tour is complete.”Andrea nodded without looking at him. “Tell her I’ll return shortly. Let her know the city has spoken louder than any court could.”The young man paled but bowed again and hurried off.Andrea resumed walking. “They’re ashamed. Helen saw the city, I’m sure. She knew I’d see this mess.”“She should be ashamed,” Jessica said. “But she’s trying. And she listened to her uncle, at least.”“Yes,” Andrea admitted. “That’s the only reason we’re even here.”They continued walking in silence until they reached the edge of the once-thriving industrial sector. The machinery was still, some pieces looted, others rusting like ancient bones. Andrea crouched beside a discarded engine part, running her fingers over the insignia stamped on the metal.“Aeternum-built,” she whispered. “We left it here. And they left it to rot.”She stood, her voice tightening. “No more gifts. No more r
“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