"The Sea of Stars Most Holy Human Empire will shoulder the responsibilities of the Sea of Stars Custodian. We will mediate the wars currently raging across the Milky Way as soon as possible and preserve interstellar peace. We possess formidable military strength and are willing to protect the Sea of Stars from any impending crisis. In addition, we will revitalize commerce throughout the cosmos as soon as possible..."
The speech consisted mostly of empty promises, perhaps with a little sincerity mixed in, but it still drew cheers from the delegates and the spectators listening outside.
Whether they supported it or not, first, the Human Empire's military could sweep across the Milky Way unchallenged. Second, it really could deliver on those promises, provided it wanted to.
"Intelligent beings throughout the Sea of Stars! Believe in the Sea of Stars Custodian you elected with your own hands! We, the Sea of Stars Most Holy Human Empire, will make the Milky Way great! Again!"
The Human Empire's representative finished speaking and raised his right hand in salute. A thunderous roar erupted throughout the Galactic Assembly.
"Your! Grace!"
"Our! Sovereign!"
"We can never repay the Human Empire's kindness! (sobbing emoji)"
"You came from the Ring World~ and made me pure white (raised-hand emoji)"
One significant advantage of moving the Sea of Stars Community's meetings to the Galactic Assembly and holding them in person was that the Empire could influence everyone's consciousness with divine psionic power.
Psionic power, laden with overwhelming benevolence, descended upon every intelligent being in the Galactic Assembly. For a time, declarations of loyalty rang out without end.
"Excellent!"
On the Cyberlex Ring World, Most Holy Emperor Xi Yan learned of the good news, took out his notes, and crossed off the entry labeled [Sea of Stars Custodian].
Then he circled the