The promised day has come for the Neko Games Seoul Branch. Or rather it has been renamed to Neko Games Special Team, which also shocked both Hannah Johnson and Jason Lee, when they talked to Renosuke Kenichi, their boss and also the founder of Neko Games Studio, they come to learn that the real owner of the company, which is President Mies Sai was the reason why their Branch were known to be that way. Renosuke and the other Branch director labeled them in such way, because no one dared to touch them, because of all the teams and branches that existed, theirs were the only one that go the assignment from the man himself.To both Hannah Johnson and Jason Lee, only until now, that they finally realize that their existence is much more important, than a lot of the other branches, because the worked for the owner himself, despite them not doing much of anything aside from completing the task that were given to them. On their minds, they felt lucky, after all, the President weren’t someone
“Thank god..we took care of that carefully..if not…we might get fired for that..”. (Nathan VVIP Bodyguard Second team)“Told you…we handled that, real good…”. (Gates Guard No.2)As the car passed the gates, for the Front gate guards, that incident just now really woke them up. After all that just now were a potential for them to lose their jobs, if they so much of handling that badly. Luckily the ever so stern madam Chairwoman were the one that save their hides these time. For Hannah and Jason, both of them were relief that they meet with their one time acquaintance that they once know a year ago, they know Catherine and who she is, because they after they were recruited, they meet her once for introductions session and their contract signing. Also both Hannah and Jason, or rather the entire Office knew her husband Ken, as Ken were their friends and also a rather influential figure in the Cosplaying world.“Thanks for the help Madam Catherine…I was worried that we might not able to
I were changing my clothes, when Butler Bang knocked on my door and tell me that, Neko Games finally come and bringing me the finished design. He also tells me about their little ordeal to get here, funny enough that’s is typical of them, after all they were both introverts, things like that happened. Both of them were waiting downstairs for me, together with Catherine who in the middle of having a breakfast. By now, Catherine eating at my Mansion is already a normal occasions, sometimes the whole gang just decided to eats here. I don’t really mind as they made the Mansion more lively, and the kitchen staff loves it, after all, I’m not the kind that frequently eats and i rarely just goes and wolf down anything. After getting dressed, I came down to the dining room and greeted by the scenes of Catherine at the table with Hannah Johnson and Jason Lee, currently having their cup of coffee.“Mies…They’re here..”. (Catherine)“Oh thanks…where’s Ken?..”.“At home…I come here for work…you kn
I can’t lie, to say that I wasn’t excited for today, would be nothing but lie, I am really excited to see what is the final design for everything that will shape and truly became the symbols and also the images of Aeternum from here on out.I have given Jason and his entire office times for them to do just about everything they wanted without putting any pressure on them. And so far, from before none of their works has displeased me or even made me disagree on their idea, sure there’s some aspect that can be improved, still, they take notes on my input and then redesigned it to make it even better. Now the day has come for me to see, What Aeternum is about to be and what are the new faces will be. The first reviews on the table is The designed for Aeternum cities, all 6 of the Major Cities in Aeternum including Eloesa City.“First Up, we got the new design for…Aeternum Capital City..The New City…Since these city were in fact the first city ever built In Aeternum and also the Foundation
Also for New City, The designed of the new river systems not only functions as the water systems for the city, but also enabling any water transportation to cruise into the city, any cargo ships can actually enter the city using the river canal. It functions as both the beauty aspect and also transportation route for water transportation, the beauty aspect of it, is that all the river side, an Area of 50 meter away from the river on both side, will be turned into a green area, a park and recreations areas for the city dwellers to rest and enjoy their time, there were also jogging paths, side benches, also at the riverside on the east side, which inside the Commercial Area, that particular area of the river side can be turned into a picturesque night market or even just a regular market., further beautify the areas. There were also a public transportation boats, that can run through the river all over the city, hence further lessen the city inner traffic, which is a brilliant ideas. So
If these were said to current Earth constructions technology, with millions of labour, such feats can be achieved naturally after all it was paired with technology and a lot of labour. But if we were talking about Fantasma, who have a combination of Earth modern technology and also Magic, that feat can easily be achieved. Because thanks to magic, a lot of steps can be bypassed, like the need to wait for concreted to dry and harden, or digging and building a foundations, any Level 1 Mage, can easily dug a 10 meters pit in a matter of seconds. And as of right now, the amount of Mage Constructions that were in the Department of Resource employment already reach 2.5 million people, all of them were in the range of level 1 to 3 Mage, with a single speciality.[If we imply Jason Lee predictions and estimation…he is theoretically correct,…but in truth, according to my calculations, we only need to put 1 million labour on a single City wall project, with 50% normal labour that use machinery o
In short, just from the design, I can already see just how every single structure were designed with care and also, it was clear that the city were actually able to be built, and on top of that, just like I wanted, every single aspect of the design will maximize efficiency of the entire city. Just from the design of harbour placements, the road placements. The Inharbour City, is a city that will maximize it’s use as the City of industrialism and constant flow of traffic. The Harbour were made to be able to anchor 30 ships at the same time, that is currently the largest amount of ships can actually docks at one time, in Fantasma, even the Harbour at Visma Nation, which consider the largest in Central Continent, could only docks 10 ships at one time.On top of that, the road designs that will covers the entire city were intentionally made a little bit larger than any city roads in Aeternum. Instead of just using a normal 4 lanes roads that were used on all the city road designed, the In
“Although each towns..is rather kinda individualistic at these point…still, personally these is the best applications that we can make…rather than just group them in a single spot…then when they were about to go to works….then they have to travel to the working field…isn’t that rather a waste of time…and also could factor to an accidents and also pollution's…so why not just put their working field close to where they lived…right?..”. (Jason Lee)“Also..with these design..not only it solve the range problem..but it will also made everything easy to track and easy to move…although the towns were spread apart..we still have a One Main City.right here in the middle of these spread…naturally these city will act as the Hub to everything…the Government full access facility, the Police headquarter for the regions…everything and anything will be placed here…and it also acted as the Central Storage for all the produce…so, all the transporter…can just directly come and stopped here at the Agricu
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