Chapter 710 The Fifth Imperial Council Meeting I

Chapter 710 The Fifth Imperial Council Meeting I

As the days passed, the day of the Imperial Council meeting finally arrived.

Inside the VR Imperial Palace's grand Emperor’s Council Chamber.

One by one, the heads and vice heads of imperial agencies began to appear. Within just five minutes, all of the required officials were present—more than half an hour before the meeting's official start time. Since the first council meeting, seating had always operated on a first-come, first-served basis, and this tradition was well-respected.

With everyone arriving so early, the room was filled with quiet conversations and activity. The officials used the extra time to prepare, run final checks on their materials, and engage in light discussions with those seated nearby. It was a calm before the storm of important decisions and discussions, as they waited for the meeting to formally begin.

There was no chaos or disruption as the attendees conversed calmly with one another, fully aware of the need to uphold the dignity of the council chamber. Their measured tones were not just out of respect for the setting, but also because the meeting was being broadcast live across the entire empire. Viewers had the ability to tune in and focus on any part of the conversation simply by highlighting specific sections of the stream.

The Proximian heads of agencies blended in seamlessly with their human counterparts. The only exception was the giants, whose sheer size naturally made them stand out. However, even they didn’t appear out of place. This was far from their first council meeting, and they had become well-versed in the formalities and expectations of the process. Despite their imposing presence, they carried themselves with the same decorum as the rest of the assembly, waiting for the meeting to officially commence.

As the final minute ticked down, the emperor made his entrance into the chamber, commanding immediate attention. This time, however, he wasn’t alone—his younger brother accompanied him, a sight that took both the officials present and the empire’s live audience by surprise. Whispers of curiosity rippled through the crowd, but the surprise was short-lived.

"Ministers, councilors, and imperial citizens, good morning, afternoon, and evening. Today marks almost six years since the foundation of the Terran Empire. At our very first council meeting, I said, After every trial comes an opportunity, as a wise man once said in the past, and that is on display before us already. And better things are on the horizon, as well. The last three years have embodied that sentiment in ways beyond expectation.

We began by addressing the most pressing concern—eliminating health problems—and swiftly moved to ensure that the basic human needs of our citizens were met. From food to shelter, from education to reducing crimes, we have made leaps that few could have imagined when this journey began.

We cannot express enough how fulfilled We are to see that the vision We laid out for this empire has been realized even faster than projected. This rapid progress has allowed our citizens to live their lives without the burdens that once weighed on them. A life of ease and opportunity is no longer a dream but a reality, and for that, We stand before you with immense gratitude and pride in all that has been accomplished."

Aron paused briefly, allowing the significance of those words to sink in before continuing his address.

nt of happiness should not become a place of rest. There remains an unresolved matter—one that has been with us from the beginning and, in many ways, served as the catalyst for the war that led to the foundation of this empire. It is a question mark that still looms large over us, and until it is answered, we cannot truly say we have entered an era of peace and prosperity.

Though we are gathered here today to hear progress reports from all agencies, the majority of our focus must center on the progress we’ve made in addressing this matter. Our citizens look to us for reassurance, for calm, and as a reminder of the promise We made to them—that we would be ready for the arrival of the visitors within a five-year period.

With that, We conclude this address and yield the floor to the agenda of this imperial council."

With those final words, Aron turned and made his way back to his throne as the podium seamlessly returned to its original form, once again a simple table.Upstodatee from n(0)/ve/lbIn/.(co/m