Deep inside of the towering structure standing at an expansion within the center of the Foundation, the Hall of Unity dwelled where the assembly that would decide the future of the Ferus Sea and the world that surrounds it would be chosen.
The actors in the assembly were numerous despite being merely reserved to the higher echelons of the naval organization.
From the lieutenant commanders of the two islands under the authority of the UN, to the lieutenant colonels that lead the armies of the authority, and finally, to the administrative powers of the Citadel.
They sat in their designated seats, respectful and calm, awaiting for the highest authority of the United Navy to begin the conference of the highest order.
Silence permeated in the Hall of Unity as the marble-like pillars that surrounded it stood tall with unrivalled extravagance. It was comparable to the halls of Rome or Athens, a place of authority and power.
Abraham gazed at the higher echelons of the United Navy, not reaching over a dozen, though a lot more than he had previously expected. His pitch-black eyes soon narrowed as he finally spoke with a calm yet firmed voice.
"I have summoned you into the Hall of Unity for an announcement. I have made a choice, and planned to walk into the greatest path of the United Navy." His words echoed throughout the hall, reverberating in its ivory-cladded corners.
Confusion, wonder, and calm were the emotions that everyone below the fleet admiral felt. They were curious as to what path he had chosen. However, regardless of what kind of road it may be to the future, they would be willing to lay down their lives for it.
As the fleet admiral was their shepherd in a world entirely unknown to them.
"It is a given..."
"The United Navy shall established its own country amidst the political powers that encapsulated this world. Not a backwater country waiting to be eaten by empires, but a Government that would walk into the path of liberation and freedom."
"This world has been shrouded with the tumors of an ancient disease known as ignorance. Suffering might not be seen or felt by the victors, but the lost of freedom and the onslaught of domination has made sure of its existence."
"We, members of a modern world, shall assure the freedom of all sapient life. As it is the will of our ancestors, and the path our people have chosen for themselves. However, for us to stand in this world, we must become a power of our own."
"As I have said before, the establishment of our own country is a foregone conclusion since the beginning. It shall happened regardless of the critics and the rejections that comes after it. The consequences of its creation will bring forth the blueprint of a true and secure society."
"Now, may I ask you my generals and lawmakers, do you reject this decision?" Abraham squinted his eyes, gazing at every member that had joined him in this confidential meeting. The entire assembly had been done in secret, partly because of the ramifications of an unexpected creation of country.
There was no need for the others to know about every plans and operation conjured by the United Navy. It wasn't their right yet as they were nothing more but allies of the naval organization.
At any rate, silence permeated through the air. Solace appeared to consume the entirety of the Hall of Unity. None of the lieutenant commanders, colonels, or administrative powers had a strength to utter a single word from their mouth.
"And, above the prime minister will be the autocratic part that you lot seem to desire." His gaze narrowed before he continued. "I appear to be shackled by you, so I will stand beyond the authorities and powers of the government."
"All of you will follow my commands once I utter them, from my whims to my choices. Will that be enough for you?" Abraham sighed once again while the ones below him nodded with complete satisfaction. It was as though they had avoided Armageddon.
As Abraham sat back on his seat, Laplace stepped forward and calmly remarked. "Charlotte is pretty smart. She brought forth an issue that you must not have thought of in your plans in establishing a nation. The simple question of who will rule over it."
Abraham raised an eyebrow, trying to understand the meaning of her words. "Becoming an emperor isn't within the list of dreams that I plan to carry out in my life." He softly stated, saddened about the fate of his life.
"Your subordinates have already understood full well the state of your being. They know of your existence lasting longer than them, longer than any generations they could ever dreamed of."
"Countries die the moment the reason of the establishment fades. And because time is the mortal enemy for any nation, the reasons why dims in each passing generation. With you around standing at the top, you can assure that it doesn't stray from the path it had come to be."
"That is your responsibility for creating it, Abraham?" Laplace smiled at the middle-aged man, who couldn't come up anything against what she had uttered from her supple lips.
"You know, I won't be able to spend time with you in every moment with this responsibility around." Abraham muttered to himself, though clearly heard by the dragoness. "We have a lot of time to spend with each other. Besides, I will always be beside you from sickness until death."
"Is that a proposal?" Abraham grinned at Laplace, who tilted her head, curious about what he could have meant. "I don't get what you mean. What I said is a fact, not a proposal. The moment you became my partner, you have become mine." Laplace smirked, though Charlotte merely shook his head in the background.
The establishment of a country was ongoing before them, and they had the time to flirt? Though, she had to admit that they were good at it. "Abraham, do you have a name for this country of ours?"
Abraham returned from the flirting conversation between himself and the dragoness, calmly responding. "I already have a name in mind. It's fairly simple."
"It's the United World Government."
Charlotte, Laplace, and Mercedes couldn't help but chuckle. Abraham was confused, but Systema quickly gave him a suggestion of what the reason may be. Though, quite surprising for her to talk out of nowhere without a question or a command from him.
*Ding!*
| The name implies the Fleet Admiral's desire to conquer the world. |
'-What?'
Without a hint of hesitation and delay, Laplace jumped into Abraham, hugging him tightly. "As expected of my Abraham, it seems that you already look further than all of us combined. To think you already plan to rule over the world. That's one of the many traits I love about you."