Empire Of Jadase: New Day - Chapter 38
25 high ranking officials and leaders are now seating in a very long table inside the Sylvestra 67 Armada Command Ship. Wearing a luxuriously made suits and armors that are only fit for royalties and aristocrats. All of them are being entertained by a famous band of the Ice Imperial Armed Forces playing all sorts of instruments like an orchestra. In the center, Deisham can be seen talking with their guests with a pleasant smile plastered on his face.
An hour before, these 25 high ranking officials have agreed to be an Autonomous State of the Ice Kingdom, Empire of Jadase. Thus, making all those individuals who heard it be in terror. The news regarding this issue has already spread like wildfire in the whole sector and the nearby Systems.
Autonomy does not only secure their position as a leader of their Nation but also their survivability in a sector that is always in chaos, destruction, and war.
Now that these 25 high ranking officials and leaders are in here to seal the deal of being an Autonomous State under the Ice Kingdom, made Deisham to have a good mood. This will not only ensure the security of the Nymphos System but also it will add to the total power of the Ice Kingdom and also to its resources.
“Everyone, thank you for being in here and to be part of this Great Kingdom of the Empire of Jadase.” Deisham started to speak in front of all the individuals who are present to witness a historic day. “We are gathered here today for sealing the deal regarding the autonomy of your Nation under the Ice Kingdom.” He added with a serious expression and looked at the Jadasian standing beside him. “These are the documents that you all need to sign and also all the prerequisites are written in there. You can read it before you make your final decision. I will not pressure all of you in signing that documents.” Deisham said casually giving the 25 high ranking officials the documents they needed to sign before they can become an Autonomous State under the Ice Kingdom.
After all the documents are in front of them, they then began to open it and read all the statements that are written within.
1st statement:
The State is only under the control of the Ice Kingdom. It has no legal responsibilities or liabilities to the other Kingdoms of the Empire.
2nd Statement:
The citizens of the Autonomous State must follow and respect the culture of the Ice Kingdom. They must respect and give priority to all the Jadasians they meet.
3rd Statement:
The State has no rights to form any military or police force. Henceforth, the current military and police force will be disbanded under the surveillance of the Ice Kingdom. The Autonomous State will rely on the forces that the Ice Kingdom has stationed in their Nation for their protection. Thus, most of the lands will be converted into military camps and academies. If the citizen/s of the State is/are willing to enter the academy, they will first need to become an active member of the Lower Imperial Guards for 20 years.
4th Statement:
The Chancellors of the Autonomous State don’t have the rights to form an alliance with any independent Nations in the Galaxy.
5th Statement:
The new Autonomous State must comply with radical changes that the Ice Kingdom will implement in making the laws of the State to be parallel with that of the Kingdom’s legislation.
6th Statement:
If the Ice Kingdom is at war, and it will order the State to give all its resources, the State has no rights to reject.
7th Statement:
The State has the rights to demand industrialization and economic development from the Ice Kingdom.
8th Statement:
The State must follow the legal procedures in performing the job that is given to them by the Ice Kingdom.
9th Statement:
The State has the rights to demand security from the Ice Kingdom. If the State is under the imminent threat of war, the Kingdom is ready to protect and defend its autonomous state. If the State is already at war before it became an autonomous state under the Kingdom. It is the responsibility of the Ice Kingdom to provide military support and any form of actions against the enemy.
10th Statement:
If the State is going to revolt against the Kingdom. The Ice Kingdom will impose the necessary sanctions against the State or even conquer it as part of the Empire.
11th Statement:
After the document has been signed, the State will immediately become an autonomous state of the Ice Kingdom.
12th Statement:
The Imperial Way must be the absolute Decree of the autonomous state.
13th Statement:
All the statements must be agreed upon by the signatories.
Those 13 statements are the most important part of the document that must be understood by the leaders before they can seal the deal. It doesn’t only mean that they have to understand it fully but also they need to get the full image of what those statements mean, especially the 12th Statement.
“My Lord, may I know what is the Imperial Way?”
One of the Leaders said with a confused look on his face. This leader is no other than the wolf like-horse, who is also the first one who wanted to be an autonomous state of the Ice Kingdom. He knows that this is the only way his Nation and his seat can be secured from being snatched away from him. But It doesn’t mean that he is going to be impulsive enough in his decision without even deliberating on the cons and pros of the deal he is going to sign.
When Deisham heard it, he just makes a casual grin and began to speak in a serious manner.
“The Imperial Way is the most sacred law of the Empire. It is part of the Empire since it has been founded by the First Emperor. The Imperial Way has a total of 30 Statements. The most common is the statement no. 7 which says ‘Decisions are Final’, thus, when the Empire decides to do something or to wage war, it went into many deliberations before it will be approved by our legislation.”
Deisham finished what he has to say and pulled out a rectangular object from his necklace. He then divided it into 25 equal parts for each of the Leaders. This rectangular object is where the Imperial Way is written in a very unique and stylish way. Obviously, writing the Imperial Way is considered as a sacred art for every Jadasians.
“These are called Gryles, this is where the Imperial Way is written. Actually, the Gryles that is in my hand is not complete, only 10 Imperial Ways are written within. Well, it doesn’t matter because only 10 of the Imperial Way are allowed to be printed out in the public.” Deisham explained to them before he distributed the Gryles to the 25 leaders in front of him.
“Show no mercy?” The humanoid dragon was shocked at what is written in the 1st statement of the Imperial Way.
“Be Heartless.” The octopus-like being said reading the 2nd statement.
“Avenge your brother a hundred times.”
“Equality must be served to those who are worth it.”
“Life must be lived to the fullest.”
“Respect every living being who respect the Empire, annihilate those who are not.”
“Decisions are final.”
“Face every challenge.”
“Never turn your back to the Empire.”
“Give back to those who have helped you.”
“Those are the 3rd to 10th statement respectively,” Deisham spoke casually after he finished reciting the 10 statements of the Imperial Way, which he had already memorized since he started going to the Military Academy. “Gentlemen, if you have made up your mind you can already sign the documents and seal the deal.”
Deisham knows the sooner the deal will be sealed, the better for him to do his next moves in controlling the sector. That’s why he needs to make sure that it will be finished immediately.
The mood of the room is very palatable as the 25 Leaders has finished signing all the documents in front of them. Deisham can be seen sitting at the center of the long rectangular table looking at the scene with a brimming smile.
A minute has passed, finally, the deal has been sealed. This can change the balance of power in the sector and can be the new era for the Jadasians in controlling the Galaxy.
“My Lord, may I ask if when are we going to have a dialogue with the First Prince?”
One of the Leaders inside the room who have wings like that of a fairy asked Deisham inquisitively. All the leaders are actually looking forward to have a conversation with Laquadia to make the deal formal. Consequently, they also wanted to see their Paramount Leader face to face.
“Gentlemen…” Deisham cannot surmise the words that he needs to say to these esteemed individuals in front of him. His expression is that of frustration and vexation. The question that was asked of him is something that he doesn’t want to answer at the moment but seeing the sentient looks on their faces he truly needs to answer them…..the truth.
“… he’s not here.” He answered them casually. Inwardly, he is burning from the anger he feels.
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An hour before the signing of the documents.
Inside the private room of the First Prince where there can be seen abstract form of arts hanged on the four corners of his room, Deisham entered listlessly.
“What are the plans you have in mind, Deisham?”
Laquadia started to give Deisham a casual look after he saw him enter his private room without even knocking. Obviously, this Jadasian is not in good mood.
“The usual plan I always do when you leave all the things to me.” He answered him coldly.
“Deisham, I am always in confusion on how you can make those individuals agree to be an autonomous state just like that,” Laquadia asked him curiously.
“Simple, let them know how powerful you are.” He answered him the same as before.
“That’s all? How can you let them sign after that?”
“Entertain them.”
Deisham replied shortly after Laquadia finished his sentence.
“Laquadia, why did you make that child to be a Fleet Commander just like that? As we all understand, becoming a Fleet Commander requires an arduous process to be completed by the Jadasian who is qualified to be one. But that child became a Commander without even serving any military missions or tasks. He even never went into any Military Academies in the Kingdom. If the others know about this, it can be an insult to them.” He added talking about Mozti.
Mozti, becoming a Fleet Commander is still a big question mark for him. He cannot understand the decisions Laquadia had made regarding this matter.
“Deisham, he doesn’t need to serve any of those things or even enter any Military Academies. He deserves to be what he is now. If only you know his true background, you’ll definitely prostrate your self in front of him.” Laquadia answered him casually. “By the way, I’m going to make an adventure.” He added leaving Deisham in a revery.
“His true background? Will you explain those words to me in detail?”
Deisham cannot believe what he just heard from Laquadia’s mouth. How can he prostrate himself to that Jadasian? He even doesn’t deserve to be worshipped by ants.
“You’re leaving me here?!” He added after he discerned the last sentence that Laquadia had said. “Don’t you have any compassion left within you?!”
“My friend, we can always leave this sector together if you wanted to.”
Laquadia said mocking the already maddened Jadasian who is fuming with rage.
“Leave together?!” Deisham bellowed full of furiousness clenching his fist from the words that came out of Laquadia’s mouth. “Are you out of your mind?! Who would lead these Jadasians then?!”
“It’s not my problem anymore.”
“What?! How did you become a Prince in the first place and how can you be considered one of the leaders of the Empire!”
“Deisham, I just wanted to cool down. I’ll be back… indefinitely.” Laquadia finished what he had to say and began to prepare himself getting out of the room.
“You!!!!!!”
Deisham doesn’t know whether to laugh insanely or to cry wholeheartedly. He just cannot deduce the possibility that this Jadasian is……he cannot find the best adjective to describe this indescribable childlessness Laquadia is giving him.
“As if you don’t know me,” Laquadia said nonchalantly rolling his eyes heavenwards. “Bye.”
Pssssshhhh.
He said his last words and vanished into thin air without a trace leaving Deisham with a gritted teeth.
“I’ll kick your ass when I see you again.” He said leaving the room. But before he can make his first step, Laquadia suddenly appeared behind him.
“Just lead the Kingdom for the meantime. I don’t know when I can satisfy myself this time.”
Pssssshhhh.
Laquadia said and vanished immediately after he finished what he had to say.
Bangggggg!
The room became disheveled as things were sent into disarray as a powerful fist slammed on its floor. It even caused the Sylvestra 67 to shake momentarily causing a small commotion from all the Jadasians and crews inside. They thought they had been attacked, but when they looked at the space outside, they don’t spot any enemy spacecraft. Making some of them be inquisitive regarding the minor quake they had suffered. If only they know that the minor quake they had experienced came from Deisham who is already maddened to what Laquadia had made him do, they would truly appreciate him more from being one of their Generals.
“I truly overdid it this time.”
A handsome man can be seen walking in a long hallway that have a size of 2,000 feet from bottom to top and a width of 900 feet. Obviously, this hallway is intended for those gigantic creatures who would walk into it.
This Jadasian is no other than Laquadia who had teleported to visit his Rothar Zeno. After some time, he then stops his stride in front of a gigantic door. Inside is an environment that has an eternal space within it where it radiated a coldness that can burn the skin and darkness that can blind the eyes. There can be seen a gigantic dragon that is surrounded by blue flames, it has two black horns and a starry night body.
“Zeno, how are you boy?”
Laquadia looked at Zeno inside his room with a gloomy expression.
“It’s already the right time for you to ascend to become a King Rothar.” He added putting his sadness aside and let out an excited smile from ear to ear. “I’ll wait for you until then and I hope, you’ll have your ascension without any problems.”
“Don’t worry Master, I promise I will make it. I’ll be back before you know it.” Zeno transmitted his words telepathically. Making Laquadia smile even brighter.
“That’s what I wanted to hear from you. Let’s go?”
Laquadia unlocked the gigantic door casually and went to ride Zeno on his back. He then caresses his starry large scales joyously. How he truly love this only Rothar he has.
Zeno then spread his gigantic wings where there can be seen stars aligned together like a constellation. Suddenly, he flapped his wings distorting the air inside the hallway and fly out of the nearest exit.
“You never failed to impress me, Zeno. Hahahaha!” Laquadia laughed happily and they began to fly like a struck of lightning into the distance leaving behind powerful ripples that tore the void.