Over an hour later, following a vote in the Atlantic Federation's parliament, Matt of the Moderate Faction became the Atlantic Federation's interim leader.
"Matt, I'll leave what comes next to you."
The parliamentary Speaker looked at Matt with a smile, entrusting him with the task in an earnest tone.
Hearing the parliamentary Speaker's words, Matt put on a somewhat insincere smile and replied calmly.
"I'll form an interim government as quickly as possible and join the East Asian Republic and the Eurasian Federation in resuming talks with PLANT!"
"I have faith in you."
On the Moon, Felix was speaking with Lacus over a communications link from the Athena's bridge.
"It looks like we can only take things one step at a time now."
After hearing Felix's account, Lacus wore a troubled expression, her voice tinged with worry.
Seeing the worry on Lacus's face, Felix gently reassured her.
"Lacus, don't worry too much. We have both Genesis and the Speaker in our hands now. We already hold the initiative.
If anything goes even slightly off course, we can correct it in time."
Hearing his reassurance, Lacus looked at Felix, her troubled expression easing a little, and nodded quietly.
Seeing her response, Felix thought for a moment before asking her a question.
"Lacus, is there really no way to contact any of Uncle Siegel's supporters within PLANT?"
Lacus shook her head and answered with a worried expression.
"I could still make secret contact through Aunt Eileen before, but now, when I try to contact them, there's no response at all."
Learning this, Felix fell into thought.
The atmosphere between them instantly grew quiet and subdued.
After this had continued for a little while, Felix looked up at Lacus and replied.
"As things stand, there are only two possibilities."
Felix drew a breath,