The moment the Head Councillor finished speaking, Albert instinctively held his breath.
Those words instantly stirred up some rather "painful" memories.
Years ago, at a United Nations meeting, this old man had said exactly the same thing.
"Councillor Albert?"
The old man's voice suddenly sounded behind him.
Albert gave a violent start.
He instinctively disengaged the Electromagnetic Adhesion Device on his chair, quickly stood up, and looked behind him.
The Head Councillor wore a faint, meaningful smile as he stared straight at him. "Do you have any objections?"
Albert's throat bobbed as he swallowed hard.
He very much wanted to offer his own opinion.
For instance, casting a vote for himself.
But when he recalled the Head Councillor's decisive, forceful methods after the Human Federation's founding, he hesitated.
"Councillor Albert?"
The smile gradually vanished from the old man's face, and his voice rose an octave.
"No, I have no objections." With a bitter expression, Albert slowly shook his head.
The Head Councillor gave Albert another long, searching look.
"I hope not."
Albert lowered his head, avoiding the Head Councillor's gaze.
"All right, sit down."
Seeing Albert like this, the Head Councillor said nothing more. He reached out and gently patted his shoulder before adding quietly, "Just focus on doing your job."
Under the Head Councillor's direction, the Election Assembly soon concluded.
As expected, Hong Qiming was unanimously elected the second Head Councillor.
The Head Councillor... no, the Elder Head Councillor vacated his seat and sat in Hong Qiming's old place.
Perhaps because a weight had been lifted from his mind, the Elder Head Councillor smiled at Councillor Albert across from him.
"Albert, we're equals now."
Albert: "..."
"Elder Head Councillor, what are you saying?"
Looking at the smiling old man before him, Albert said with a stifled look, "In