036 Presidential Inauguration
The representative of Sky Ring was Hojo Fuyu, the eldest son of the Hojo Family. This young tycoon's eyes gleamed as he noticed the loopholes in Dai Weilin's words.
"Dai Weilin has remained silent since March of the year before last, with no public statements, reports, or military activity. The rumors of his secret imprisonment and blacklisting are likely true—and after such immense humiliation, why would Dai Weilin choose to uphold the image of his enemy? This is truly unusual."
However, if the current Frostplate is unstable and there are internal conflicts more serious than those of the Nethermark Humanity Laboratory and the independence of the Kingdom of Grant, then it is understandable.
'Perhaps this is an opportunity.'
The moment of silence has ended.
Dai Weilin raised his head, picked up his prepared speech, and continued reading slowly and deliberately:
"The dead are gone, but the living must gather their strength and move forward. There is no doubt that President Medvi's death was a provocation by terrorists against Frostplate. If they dare to assassinate even a head of state, then the safety of ordinary citizens cannot be guaranteed. Out of concern for the safety of the people of Frostplate, and in accordance with the seventh amendment to the 《Frostplate Constitution》: when the constitutional government is undermined, all armed forces of Frostplate must unite to uphold the constitutional government."
The propaganda department of Frostplate was ordered to mobilize all radio and media outlets, and all channels were broadcasting Dai Weilin's speech.
Just as Dai Weilin took the stage to give his speech, the Frostplate Army had already begun its operation.
"In accordance with the law, I hereby announce that, in the name of Frostplate Minister of Defense ' Dai Weilin,' I will temporarily assume the position of President of the Frostplate Republic."
Borders were blocked, flights were forced to stop, all trains were prohibited from departing and were placed under inspection, and Mobile Armor and tank units blocked major highways.
"At the same time, according to Article 40, Paragraph 2 of the 《Frostplate Homeland Security Law》, when national sovereignty is threatened by terrorism, infringement of sovereignty, or force majeure, the national leader may declare a state of emergency."
Frostplate Air Force fighter jets took to the skies, and a massive drone army connected to the network, conducting a thorough search of Medvi Faction bureaucrats and tycoons.
Some of the Frostplate officials had already sensed something was wrong and were preparing to leave the venue when they were stopped by the cyborgs of Law Enforcement Division One.
They turned their heads and just then heard Dai Weilin place his hand on the pale cover of the "《Frostplate Constitution》" and solemnly swear an oath on the stage. "Hereby I swear to take office as Frostplate President. I am determined to uphold and defend the Constitution and prevent our great motherland from being invaded by any enemy."
Bang! "Law Enforcement Division Three! You have endangered national security; you shall be shot dead in accordance with the law."
The Law Enforcement Division Three Agent kicks open the door of the Medvi Faction's conglomerate and unceremoniously raises his gun to fire, relying on the intelligent weapon's identification system to precisely hunt down each target with micro-bullets.
"I will remain loyal to the Constitution and uphold it without wavering. I voluntarily undertake this obligation without reservation or any intention of shirking it. I will be diligent and conscientious in fulfilling my duties and responsibilities in carrying out the duties I am about to assume."
A group of Frostplate Bureaucrat, sensing something amiss, uneasily made their way through the tunnel, boarded disguised vehicles, bypassed the blockade, and entered the Outland.
"Twin Queens, we are safe—"
But before they could even catch their breath, a Rocket Shell instantly blew their vehicle into the air.
Amidst the blazing flames, the black rose banner fluttered in the wind.
"As Frostplate President, I swear to defend human rights and morality, I pledge to protect freedom and democracy, I am a guardian of capitalism, I am determined to safeguard the inviolability of private property, and I will always make gender equality the most important cause during my term of office."
"Long live the Frostplate People, long live the Frostplate People, long live the Frostplate Ethnicity."
Snap snap snap snap snap snap!
After reciting these elaborate vows, Dai Weilin was immediately met with thunderous applause. But for a moment, he felt as if the applause was some kind of rhythm.
Da da da da da!
The Frostplate soldiers' Heavy Machine Gun kept firing, and large numbers of Frostplate Magnate and bureaucrats were frantically storming checkpoints in various places. Their vehicles and privately owned Security Department engaged in fierce firefights with the Frostplate soldiers.
They realized something was wrong, but it was too late. Dai Weilin's fighters were far more determined than the paid Security Armament and had the upper hand.
Even if some escaped, the Rose Army, which had long been active in the Outland, had already sworn allegiance to the Dai Weilin Government. Demi Guersett led the guerrillas to continuously clear out and hunt down these escapees.
Their aim was to demonstrate that Dai Weilin no longer cared whether the resources and wealth held by these people were transferred overseas; every single one of these fugitives was Frostplate Traitors.
Show no mercy, kill them all.
"From today onwards, in order to safeguard democracy and peace, I hereby announce the establishment of Emergency Security Council — the Frostplate Military will occupy Gemini Palace, take over the government, impose martial law throughout the capital, and launch a campaign to combat terrorists in some cities."
Equally fierce fighting broke out on the streets of the capital. The Annali Company, the largest military oligarch in Frostplate, led its mercenaries in a conflict with the Frostplate Army. Both sides used the same weapons and exchanged fire in the familiar streets and alleys, with the same type of drones attacking each other.
During the close-quarters combat, the two Mobile Armor crashed into an apartment building, and the shattered steel structure instantly crushed the fleeing vehicle and its passengers into a sardine-can shape.
But this is only a small part.
Dai Weilin seized the opportune moment, launching a ruthless reshuffling while the nation was focused on his speech. Gunshots were drowned out by applause, blood was buried under flowers, fireworks and artillery roared into the sky, and the world remained vibrant and bustling.
When the president's inauguration ended, the fighting also came to a close. With the city under martial law and everyone staying home, the military had ample time to clean up the battlefield. Even if someone asked, a simple "we were fighting terrorists who assassinated the president" would easily cover it up.
129 Frostplate Magnate and oligarchs fled, of whom 97, along with their family members, were killed. The remaining prisoners were detained by Law Enforcement Division Three.
Their accounts were seized and confiscated by the Law Enforcement Division Two Agency, which used hacking techniques to steal their accounts in order to protect the wealth they had accumulated during their lifetimes.
The agents of the Law Enforcement Division Three Agency acted swiftly, like flowers in bloom, launching a rapid and violent search across the country under the pretext of 'searching for terrorists'.
Dai Weilin appointed a large number of officials, and when he entered the presidential office, the Law Enforcement Division One Guard had already removed President Medvi's portrait and replaced it with the Frostplate National Flag that Dai Weilin had requested.
He gently stroked the pet dog that had moved into the Gemini Palace with him, then lay down in his executive chair without any airs. He grabbed the armrest, spun around once, and then commented, "Medvi has definitely never sat in an office for a single day."
It's also worth mentioning the plot of Dai Weilin's story; these chapters mainly connect the relationship between the universe and the Azure Planet.
The part about Li Aoz to space was actually influenced by the comments a lot. It was written too hastily. Everyone was clamoring for us to go to space and open a new map. As a result, as soon as the new map was opened, the subscription rate dropped sharply.
I tried writing it using the formula of a wish-fulfillment novel before, and wow, I lost a lot of subscribers that time (the Heavenly Ring Festival).
On the contrary, it has been writing at my own pace, and the number of readers and comments has been quite good.
As for water...
Let me put it this way: when I'm not being verbose, readers can't understand it because the information is too dense.
You can't please everyone, so I'll just write according to my own style and leave the rest to the market.
Currently, the market seems to be doing alright (?). I don't know, but I guess it might be related to the style of Star Abyss's book. As a book in the gaming category, I didn't follow the typical game progression system too much, which is also related to the fact that I'm a novice.