Ch.219The Flow of Globalization(?)

# Chapter 219: The Flow of Globalization(?)

After the “commotion” at Prosnack had ended.

“Riel, when did you say those guys would return?”

“They should be contacting us around now… Why do you ask?”

While focusing on the changing situation within Prosnack, I had already ordered the Purge Unit members who were deployed for the “commotion” to return quickly.

And for good reason, because along with that impressive “commotion” meant to catch the Emperor off guard…

Our Empire’s only super-dreadnought, the Leviathan-class, had been deployed alone for this operation.

No matter how well-armored it might be with Dark Age technology, I didn’t think it could win against Prosnack’s main fleet of tens of thousands of ships.

“Why? Because if those guys get caught by Prosnack, it’ll be a complete disaster.”

‘If my small and precious dreadnought gets even a single scratch, I won’t let Prosnack get away with it.’

With thoughts similar to an uncle watching expensive figurines being handled by nephews during a holiday, I was eagerly awaiting the return of Levia and the Purge Unit members.

And while saying this, my body was naturally continuing to process work.

Then at that moment.

-Ding.

As the alarm sound rang in my ears, I flinched, thinking perhaps my small and precious dreadnought had been scratched.

[It has been 21 years since you started playing this game. Excessive gaming may interfere with normal daily life.]

‘The only thing that got scratched was my body.’

Fortunately, it was just evidence that I was aging, so I realized there was no need to worry and continued with my work.

“What made you so startled, Minister?”

“Nothing important.”

Of course, since the game hadn’t paused, Riel saw me flinch and looked at me with suspicious eyes.

When I responded nonchalantly that it was nothing, she made a bland expression and, like me, began to focus on her work.

But not long after starting work, perhaps Riel was feeling bored.

“Isn’t it strange, though? Who would have thought Fern’dus would voluntarily offer to become his own daughter’s subordinate?”

“Ah, that.”

Recalling what had happened a few days ago, I nodded in agreement with Riel’s words.

Honestly, what made it even more significant was that this information wasn’t just something I saw in real-time like before.

It was a scene broadcast throughout the entire galaxy via the Galactic Federation’s communication network.

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A few days earlier.

Prosnack Union Mothership, Prosnack.

Inside the massive grand hall, known to accommodate millions of people simultaneously, blue-skinned Prosnack people were gathered in huge numbers as usual, creating a sea of humanity.

Unlike other races, with their distinctly bluish skin, the gathered Prosnack people looked like blue waves or a field swaying in the wind.

And unusually this time, colorful dots were visible here and there among the blue.

These dots were…

“Hello everyone? Roilacan Public Broadcasting is working to provide you with prompt information.”

“This is reporter Zel-Ra from FVS Broadcasting, special correspondent. As you can see, the grand hall of Prosnack is absolutely packed with people.”

“Unlike usual, the Prosnack Union has announced through the Galactic Federation that foreign media would be permitted to enter for this Supreme Commander declaration ceremony. What could this mean?”

As evident from their own chattering, these were major media outlets from across the galaxy who had flown in after hearing that the Prosnack Union would make a major announcement.

Of course, for the media, they didn’t typically operate in secrecy, but…

The fact that they could film even part of the Prosnack capital, which normally strongly refused entry to other species, along with…

“All eyes are on what kind of appearance Supreme Commander Fern’dus, who made the Prosnack Union the strongest military nation in the universe and the hegemon of the North, will make this time.”

“Some say Commander Fern’dus is at the front lines, so people are wondering who exactly will appear as the Prosnack Supreme Commander now.”

The media’s interest was heightened by those who had guessed that something important must have happened.

-“Even if his presence at the front isn’t fake, Prosnack must have suffered severe damage from the Kerzin Federation annihilation campaign.”

-“Considering that one-sixth of the ships reported to the Federation have disappeared, and half of the remainder are suffering from fatigue due to repairs and continued battles…”

-“Are you suggesting that there might be calls within Prosnack for the Supreme Commander to step down?”

-“That’s right, though of course, since we don’t know the exact situation, please understand this is merely speculation.”

Moreover, media outlets that couldn’t obtain permission to cover Prosnack were conducting special broadcasts to somehow increase their stake in this event.

From Sebelli in the far west to Roilacan in the south.

To Fuksoviet in the east, media attention from every nation in the galaxy was beginning to focus on Prosnack.

Of course, if that was all there was to it, it would have ended as just an intense media coverage frenzy.

But…

“Wait, isn’t that the diplomat from Ztrakfor?”

“Cameraman, quickly turn the lens!”

When the diplomat from Ztrakfor, which had fought bloody battles with Prosnack, appeared in the “VIP seats” on the platform, the spotlight of all attending media began to focus on the VIP section.

And thus, the scene shown through the media cameras…

Made everyone throughout the galaxy think that the current situation might bring about a massive change across the entire galaxy.

“That’s the diplomatic ambassador from Kar-Du, isn’t it?”

“Kar-Du has always been on the same side as Ztrakfor.”

“Wait… now I see Riksi, Roilacan, Nurval, and even Uko’Praknar and Sir-Hod?”

All countries across the galaxy, especially ISTO member states, were participating.

“Kerzin? How is a Kerzin person here?”

“Be quiet, that person is the diplomatic ambassador from the New Kerzin Republic.”

“And behind them… even Fuksoviet has come?”

Beyond hostile relations, diplomatic officials from countries that had once walked the path of destruction or were always ready to stab each other in the back appeared, and finally, behind them all…

“That’s… the diplomatic official from the Holy Sebelli Empire.”

“Hmm.”

When the Sebelli Empire’s diplomat, along with diplomats from all the “major” countries remaining in the galaxy, took their seats in the VIP section.

Not only the foreign media but also the Prosnack people gathered in the grand hall showed quite confused reactions.

But those reactions, when their leader, Supreme Commander Fern’dus, finally appeared on the platform…

Were replaced by fanatical welcomes that filled the entire grand hall, showing a level of fervor that even the famously fanatical Sebelli Empire would have to acknowledge.

And such a vibrant and intense display stopped instantly with a single gesture from the Supreme Commander on the platform.

“…Is this the power of the Prosnack nation?”

“Amazing, to think even civilians follow so thoroughly.”

Strategists from various countries watching the footage once again felt chills as they witnessed the real-time strength of the Prosnack Union as a nation.

But after the Supreme Commander, who had instantly silenced everyone, himself maintained a long silence…

“…As the Supreme Commander of Prosnack, I once again declare to the entire galaxy.”

The moment he finally spoke in a low voice.

The nations of the galaxy were absolutely shocked.

“As of this moment, I hereby appoint my daughter, Jad Samiya Halabi’dus, the Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Sebelli present here, as the new Supreme Commander of the Prosnack Union!”

“!!!!!!!!!!”

“And I will step down from my position as Supreme Commander and serve as one of the fleet commanders, following the path guided by the new Supreme Commander!”

The Security Commander, Fern’dus’s eldest son, whom neighboring countries had internally considered as the next Supreme Commander, was nowhere to be seen.

And that position was being taken by an unexpected diplomat, one who had been in charge of the Sebelli Empire!

Moreover, the Supreme Commander himself was unhesitatingly declaring that he would serve under his successor, who was also his daughter!

But the truly shocking announcement was just beginning.

“My first order as the new Supreme Commander: All Prosnack fleets are to withdraw from the front lines and return to their respective areas immediately.”

“…”

“And secondly… our Prosnack Union will join ISTO, led by the Holy Sebelli Empire.”

At this shocking declaration, all the diplomats in the VIP seats looked at the Sebelli diplomat, who had entered last, with confused expressions.

And the Sebelli diplomat, in response to their looks… merely shrugged his shoulders.