Maple Hall, Maple Palace Hotel

1416, 5 Jul 2025

Over the past few months, Amethyst Merchant had managed to build seven luxury hotels in Magwurt City. Although each hotel only had two floors with a capacity of 89 rooms, the facilities and services in these hotels were no less than the top class hotels on earth.

The hotels were all equipped with various facilities such as fitness centers, swimming pools, salons and spas, casinos, bars, restaurants, cafes, and nightclubs.

Of the seven hotels, three of them were devoted to nobles. Meanwhile, the other four were open to the public, where TF Amethyst personnel, Tuscan Guard members, and local Amethyst Merchant workers would receive special discounts.

Hotels for nobles had to be specially prepared because they could not use places or facilities that were also used by commoners. Of course, hotels for aristocrats and hotels for common citizens operated under different philosophies and pricing.

Public hotels adhere to the same philosophy as the luxury hotels on earth at reasonable rates. Meanwhile, hotels for nobles adhered to a philosophy that assumed their guests were demigods who must be given respect and adulation. Of course, the rates for these hotels were eight times higher.

For the hotel for the nobles, every ornament, layout, worker dress, and manner of service were all determined and arranged directly by Mier. Mier even directly selects and trains the receptionists and other personnel who would interact directly with the nobles.

Of course, Lt. Col. Slane provides a team to ease Mier's duties. Considering that she had to prepare three concepts at once.

After traveling to every corner of Maple Palace, Mier then brought Lt. Col. Slane to Maple Hall, where she devoted all her knowledge and experience over the years.

And just after two steps, Lt. Col. Slane immediately stopped. 'If I hadn't seen it myself, I would never have thought there was such a relaxing place.'

Initially, Lt. Col. Slane felt there was something odd about the layout of the lamps, lighting levels, or the dull floor. However, when the odd thing was combined with the sculptures on the wall, he immediately felt as if he were surrounded by thousands of cypress trees, at dusk.

And that made Lt. Col. Slane's heart was shaken. The impression he caught was so vivid that he completely felt he was in the middle of a pine forest, if only he hadn't seen the hall door that had been left open.

Lt. Col. Slane had heard that the painter was the person who turned the sun into a small yellow circle, while Van Gough was the person who turned the small yellow circle into the sun. Now, finally he understood the meaning of this expression.

At first, Mier was only asked to become a consultant for Amethyst Gallery. However, not long after the architect and artist in charge of drafting the hotel concept for the nobles asked her for advice, they then proposed that Mier be given the responsibility of fully drafting the three hotels for the nobles.

Lt. Col. Slane agreed to the proposal and gave full support to Mier, even though he secretly paid close attention to the development and realization of the concept made by Mier.

That's why Lt. Col. Slane fully understands that Mier perfectly and harmoniously combined architectural techniques, arts, and culture from the earth and Amstell Continent. That way, the Amstell Continent's nobles would feel a new, authentic, and refreshing sensation, but also feel the traditions and culture they were familiar with.

In short, Lt. Col. Slane was delighted with Mier's work. "Thank you for working so hard to meet my expectations."

Mier smiled slightly before she humbly said, "Maple Hall can be realized thanks to the skill of Amethyst Gallery's artist."

"Mier, don't be so modest."

Lt. Col. Slane was aware that Amethyst Gallery artists' skills were profound, but to integrate their skills into a masterpiece was much more difficult than flying using two hands.

"Unfortunately, the concept that I composed takes up three times the budget compared to hotels for the public, and until now the three hotels are still not getting visitors."

Lt. Col. Slane gave a small smile before saying casually. "The budget you are using is still within the limits I set. So don't worry too much about it. For the visitor, I'll take care of it myself."

Although the restlessness in her heart did not completely disappear, Mier forced a smile and nodded.

At the same time, a communications specialist approached Kim Dong-Ree and whispered something.

Without delay, Kim Dong Ree then delivered the message she had just received, and Lt. Col. Slane instantly frowned upon hearing that.

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Tumbra Lake, Herron Mountains.

1438, 5 Jul 2025

When viewed from above, the Herron Mountains almost form a circle with a diameter of 390 km. Needless to say, it was easy to conclude that Herron Mountains were much larger than Tuscan Region, where 87% of the area was very fertile. Although unfortunately, the population of Gray Wolf in the mountains was extraordinarily high.

One of the locations that were a trademark of the Herron Mountains was Lake Tumbra, a freshwater lake located at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level.

It was in this lake that TF Amethyst plans to establish a clean water plant as well as a hydropower plant. While below it, in the Namba Valley, which stretches for ​​42 km2, ADG HQ would build various research facilities.

On the shores of Lake Tumbra, two OH-58 Kiowa Warriors and an AH-1Z Viper sit idly, while the pilots relax nearby. Not far from the parking location for the three helicopters, Vex sat pensively while holding a fishing rod.

'It takes at least 6 Tamir ADS batteries, 24 LAV Shorad, and 80 M1152 Ripper to provide air cover to all corners of this mountain range. Meanwhile, every vital site must be equipped with 50-200 Ripper Weapon Stations.

'The other problem is, The Herron Mountains have many mouse trails that intruders can take advantage of. While waiting for the arrival of Tamir ADS and LAV Shorad, I have to schedule training for GCG so that they understand the terrain in the Heron Mountains like their own backyard.'

Vex nodded and he just about to note his reflections when a radio call was coming in.

[Miwa Godfather, XO, do you copy.]

"XO, Miwa Godfather, loud and clear."

[XO, there was an incident in Berril Plain, two ADG personnel were KIA, while the other two were MIA along with three local workers.]

Vex took a deep breath before pressing the PTT button.

[Understood, I'll be right back, XO, out.]

'Why? Whenever I decide to relax a bit, problems arise.'

Vex sighed silently while fixing the fishing rod in his hand, and after releasing some of the fish he had caught, he then rushed over to one of the Kiowa Warriors.

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