At noon the next day.
The enormous venue in Orb's capital was packed to the brim.
Representatives from over fifty countries had gathered together, staring intently at the counter displayed on the massive screen above the podium.
More than twenty of those countries came from islands large and small across the Pacific Ocean, sixteen came from South America, and another six came from Central America.
In addition, there was Lacuss, a special envoy from P.L.A.N.T.
It could be said that aside from the earth-shaking event some time ago, when the European Community declared its withdrawal from the Eurasian Federation, formed the European Community, and accepted P.L.A.N.T's leadership, nothing could compare to this unprecedented conference in either scale or influence.
Because if the final vote passed, a super-federal nation spanning the eastern and western hemispheres and three oceans would rise on Earth.
And unlike the loose, conflict-ridden Eurasian Federation, this nation would be different!
As its core, Orb would hold unquestionable absolute leadership.
As the host announced the votes cast by each country's representatives one after another, the number of votes in favor began climbing rapidly.
Meanwhile, the number of opposing votes remained at zero.
The instant the final vote was announced, everyone in the venue rose to their feet and erupted into cheers and applause.
Cagalli, Orb's Supreme Leader, was trembling with excitement, tears streaming uncontrollably down her face.
She was not the only one. Many people could no longer restrain their emotions.
After all, the war that had lasted for over a year had made every country clearly understand that small and weak nations were merely pawns in the games played by powerful nations in a world ruled by the law of the jungle. They had no way to independently determine their own fate.
This was especially true for