Red Empire's mother planet, Tarunamir Palace …
The Dynasty Hall was the venue for all kinds of large-scale ceremonies. Every Dynasty Ruler's handover ceremony was held here as usual and broadcasted to the entire universe.
The venue had been set up, and there were no empty seats below. Most of them were remote projections. Among them were high-ranking officials of the dynasty, leaders of allied civilizations, and special envoys from Radiance and Ethereal.
The Beyond Grade A allies were also invited to attend. They sat in the middle and back area, next to the dynasty's direct descendants.
Kant and Milizaus were on Han Xiao's left and right. The ceremony had not started yet, and the three of them were still chatting.
"Another term has passed in the blink of an eye. Uranril is going to retire too." Kant sighed.
"I've seen a total of four Dynasty Rulers. Although Uranril is not the wisest, she's the easiest to get along with."
Milizaus muttered softly. As a member of the Ancient Ones, his life … was filled with rich experiences.
"Is that so? This is the first time I've seen a Ruler change."
Han Xiao was interested.
The players in his previous life could not reach this level. This was also the first time he had experienced something like this.
Although I'm stronger than most of the Beyond Grade As in the universe, I'm still a baby.
This time, Kant pouted and whispered, "Do you see that? That's the new Dynasty Ruler. Do you know who he is?"
"No." Milizaus shook his head.
Han Xiao also looked over. The new Ruler's seat was right next to Uranril. From his angle, he could only see a muscular back.
Long before today's handover ceremony, the dynasty's top leaders had already been decided internally. However, according to the dynasty's usual practice, the identity of the new leader was still kept a secret. The allies had no way of knowing before today.
However, Han Xiao was not an exception. He already knew who the new Dynasty Ruler was.
After chatting for a while, the time for the ceremony to begin gradually approached. The voices in the hall became softer and softer, and everyone sat up straight.
When it was time, the hall was already filled with solemnity. The high-ranking official in charge of the meeting stood up, first expressing the dynasty's welcome to everyone present, then announcing the official start of the ceremony.
The handover ceremony of the Empire's ruler followed the style of their own civilization. The process was simple, unlike the Radiant Federation's fancy and cumbersome ceremony.
After one segment after another, it was finally time for the main event of the handover, which was Uranril's resignation speech.
Under everyone's gaze, Uranril stepped onto the podium. She wore a plain Empire uniform today, and her hair was tied up high. There was nothing out of the ordinary about her.
She looked around the venue for three seconds and slowly said,
"Today's scene reminds me of the day when I took office as the ruler of the Imperium. I was equally confident and confident that I could make the Imperium better. After so many years, my original vision has been realized in different ways. I can proudly tell myself that I have lived up to my original belief and the Imperium's expectations.
"Looking back, we have made many achievements in the fields of politics, economy, and universe security. Our greatest achievement is the development of the Flickering World, which will establish the future trend of the Imperium's rapid development. "On the way of the Imperium's development, we were lucky enough to meet more like-minded partners and allies. The Imperium's current achievements are not due to my personal efforts but the joint efforts of every Imperium colleague. Here, I express my sincere gratitude to everyone for their contributions."
Uranril bowed and performed the dynasty's etiquette. Thunderous applause sounded in the hall.
After a few seconds of applause, Uranril straightened her body, raised her hand, and gestured for the applause to stop.
"Of course, the Imperium's path forward is also filled with obstacles. It has never been smooth sailing, and we also face many challenges.
"The Imperium rose from its humble beginnings. Our ancestors endured one disaster after another and finally allowed us to stand among the civilizations of the universe, becoming one of the cornerstones of the order of the galactic society. "The Imperium's golden spirit has been passed down from generation to generation and has been imprinted in our genes. We are not afraid of danger and solved many difficulties, including the AI disaster. Not only did we protect our civilization, but we also protected the safety of the universe. What can't kill us will only make us stronger.
"The development of the world has always been moving forward with twists and turns. There will be new challenges and new opportunities in the future. I sincerely wish all my compatriots of the Imperium to maintain the Imperium's spirit in the days to come. No matter what difficulties we face, we will not back down and face them with a smile.
"Today, my term has come to an end. My duties will be handed over to the next person at the helm of the Imperium. The successor will continue to carry out our great system and continue to fulfill our noble responsibility to the civilization and the universe.
"I believe that the Imperium will achieve glory in his hands, just like how I believed in myself back then.
"Finally … may the Imperium last forever!"
After that, Uranril bowed again. Her retirement speech was not long and did not brag about her achievements, maintaining the dynasty's usual concise style.
Clatter!
The next second, a tsunami-like applause rang out in the hall, giving the highest praise to a ruler who was about to retire.
Han Xiao clapped as well. He recalled the scenes of him interacting with Urranrell and sighed to himself.
They had known each other for decades. Putting aside their identities, the two of them were more or less friends.
"I'm afraid I won't be able to see her again in the future …"
After retiring, the ruler of the Imperium continued to enjoy the same level of treatment, but they did not have any real power. They usually lived on the mother planet of the Imperium and rarely appeared in public. After they died of old age, they could choose to upload a backup memory and integrate it into the main artificial intelligence of the Imperium, 'Heroic Soul'.
The thunderous applause lasted for a full minute before it slowly stopped. Uranril retreated to the side, and the burly new ruler walked up to the podium and appeared in front of everyone.
This person had a resolute face and a high hairline, revealing a smooth forehead. He was tall and sturdy, and his strong pectoralis major and biceps made his uniform tight, outlining his muscular figure. He gave off a strong and fierce aura, as if he was a walking male hormone. At this moment, he was high-spirited and ambitious.
Marbruce Pier Statham, the new ruler of the Imperium. He was once a cadre of the Imperium's government and later transferred to an administrative position. He rose all the way from a Star Commander to a Star Commander before moving to the core of the Imperium. During Uranril's term, he received the right to be groomed by the Senate and became one of the candidates to succeed. In the end, he stood out and was confirmed as the next ruler.
The relevant information flashed through Han Xiao's mind. This person was the dynasty ruler that the players in his previous life were most familiar with.
Uranril was half an anomaly. People like Marbruce were actually the normal style of a dynasty ruler. Among all the dynasty rulers, people with this style were the most common.
Marbruce looked around and gave a simple self-introduction. Then, he said solemnly,
He then said solemnly, "I have the highest respect for Uranril's contributions over the years. She has contributed greatly to the dynasty's current achievements. For many years to come, I will be at the helm of the dynasty. Just as she believes in me, I also believe in myself. I will not let her down and continue to lead the dynasty forward … "
His tone was filled with strong confidence as he spoke with assurance.
The inauguration speech was different from the resignation speech. He analyzed the current situation, looked forward to the future, talked about his political ideals, emphasized the dynasty's development path, set his goals, and so on. In comparison, it was much longer, lasting more than an hour.
Han Xiao gave a rough summary. The key words were 'strengthen centralization of power', 'strengthen regional control', 'expand military strength', 'lead multi-domain cooperation', 'reduce unnecessary waste of resources', and so on. This was quite different from when Uranril was still in power. It emphasized more on the dynasty's control over different domains.
Many of the guests present did not show it on their faces, but their hearts were already in turmoil.
With the dynasty changing its development path, many organizations would also be deeply affected. The new ruler's strong ideals were naturally not good news for them. This was just a precautionary measure.
The eyes of many Beyond Grade A allies also flickered.
"I didn't expect the new ruler to be so firm. I thought he would choose stability when he first ascended the throne," Kant mumbled softly.
"Since he said so, it must have been approved by the dynasty. If the dynasty has no objections, how can outsiders like us influence the appointment of the leader of the three Universal Civilizations? His position has always been extremely stable. "Milizaus shook his head.
"Sigh, my honeymoon period with the dynasty is probably coming to an end."
Han Xiao shook his head. He vaguely had such a feeling.
The reason why Urranrell trusted him so much was that they had gone through so many things together and established a relationship of mutual trust. Marbruce, on the other hand, had never known him. Even if he valued him, he wouldn't be as easy to talk to as Urranrell.
However, it was enough. After decades of cooperation, the Black Star Corps had already completed its rise. As long as the status quo was maintained, he would be quite satisfied.
Everyone had their own plans. On the surface, they still looked like they were watching seriously, not revealing anything.
Not long after, the handover ceremony finally came to an end. Uranril and Marbruce shook hands, announcing the completion of the handover of the dynasty's authority. This scene was frozen in the photo.
On February 15, Year 740 of the Galaxy Calendar, the Red Empire's ruler changed. Uranril stepped down, and the dynasty entered the Marbruce era.
Two days later, the Radiant Federation also held a handover ceremony. Bader resigned as the president, and the new president of the Radiant Federation was appointed. His name was Louis Loki.
Two of the three Universal Civilizations had changed leaders in just a few days. The entire galactic society was in a heated discussion. Most of the galactic residents were analyzing what changes this would bring to their lives.
On the third day, Han Xiao finally received an invitation from Marbruce for a private meeting.
…
Han Xiao's remote projection came to the Ruler's office. Marbruce was already sitting in Uranril's seat. The guard beside him did not change. It was still Clottey.
"Black Star, I've heard a lot about you."
Marbruce revealed a masculine smile.
"Your Excellency Ruler." Han Xiao nodded and greeted him.
"You're a legend in the universe. I've always wanted to meet you. Today, my wish has finally come true." Marbruce's tone was generous, and his attitude was quite polite.
Seeing this, Han Xiao also started flattering him.
The way Han Xiao saw it, Marbruce had just become the Ruler, so he needed to meet with every important person in the dynasty. This meeting was just to get to know him. There was no special purpose.
The two of them chatted for a while before Marbruce brought up the main point.
"I won't change the agreement between you and Uranril. The dynasty won't interfere with the territory that has already been given to you. I won't stop supporting you either, so you can rest assured."
"Hehe, I've always believed that the dynasty is fair and just. I've never doubted it." Han Xiao was straightforward with his words.
Marbruce grinned and suddenly changed the topic. "The dynasty is still discussing the issue of the Beyond Grade A Association. If you have any opinions, you can raise them to me at any time. I'll consider it."
Han Xiaoxin's heart skipped a beat. He maintained his smile, nodded, and did not answer.
The two of them chatted for a while more before Marbruce indicated that he wanted to end the conversation.
Han Xiao was about to leave when he suddenly looked at Clottey, smiled, and said, "I wonder if Your Excellency Dark Emperor can send me off?"
"You're just a remote projection. What's there to send?"
Clottey frowned.
This time, he suddenly realized that Marbruce nodded at him, so he had no choice but to lead Han Xiao out of the room.
After closing the door, Han Xiao looked at Clottey and asked curiously, "How's Uranril?"
"She? Joined the Senate. "Clottey was confused." Why are you asking this? "
The Red Empire was different from the Radiant Federation. The Senate of the Red Empire did not have the authority to discuss matters. At most, it could only be responsible for training successors. It was really a place for retirement and rarely had contact with the outside world.
"Just curious. But why are you still the Ruler's personal guard? Didn't you get transferred?" Han Xiao smiled.
"No. Originally, when Gaud grew up, he might have taken over. Now that he's gone, the other direct descendants all have their own positions and can't be transferred easily. I can only continue to be the Ruler's personal guard."
Clottey shook his head. Although his face was still cold, there was a hint of helplessness in his tone.
While the two of them were chatting outside the door, Marbruce looked at the closed door in the Ruler's office, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes.
"Predecessor, you've really left me with a problem. You've given Black Star too many things …"
As the representative of the hardliners, Marbruce did not like Black Star at all, an external ally who was too powerful and could not be controlled.
However, for now, he did not plan to do anything to Black Star. He could only maintain the status quo and wait for the future.
Marbruce still remembered Bekorodi's report. Gaud, who he had high hopes for, might have died in Black Star's hands. Although he did not know if it was true or not, with the Mecha Empire as an example, he was already wary of Black Star.
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