A newbie suddenly appeared and challenged me for the position of president. Who gave you the courage?
Looking at Roles' confident demeanor, Han Xiao's mind raced, and many guesses flashed through his mind in an instant.
But after remembering the other person's profession, his surprise vanished.
--Oh, so you're a martial artist. Never mind then.
Han Xiao shook his head, no longer delving into Roles's motives.
Martial artists have rather peculiar thought processes. Most of the time, you might think they're on the first or second level, but they're actually on the negative level. There's no need to analyze so much.
Han Xiao had considered having Peak Beyond Grade A candidate run for election, but he didn't expect a newcomer to interfere, forcing him to enter the voting process. However, it was no big deal; a mere newcomer wasn't qualified to cause trouble.
I don't know where their confidence comes from, but they're martial artists, so it's understandable...
"Are there any other candidates?" Han Xiao shifted his gaze and scanned the entire room.
The group looked at each other, but no one responded.
Seeing this, Han Xiao nodded, "In that case, it's just me and Roles running for election. You can all vote now."
Everyone present is Beyond Grade A executive, and no one's opinion can be ignored, so everyone can express their views without resorting to formalism.
Members who usually sided with the Black Star faction immediately expressed their support for Han Xiao to become the president. The direct descendants of the Three Universal Civilizations also voted in favor, and some of the top -Peak Beyond Grade A members of the association also spoke up to take their positions.
In a short time, apart from a few abstentions such as Heber, Sisko, and Manison, almost the entire association supported Han Xiao's appointment as president, with a large following and a powerful momentum.
In contrast, Roles stood alone, having received no tickets, and there was a strange sense of desolation about him.
Han Xiao couldn't help but glance at him, his gaze growing increasingly strange.
No, that's it?
He hasn't won over a single person, yet he dares to run for office...
What are you showing off?
Just looking at Roles's unpredictable expression, Han Xiao couldn't help but feel embarrassed for him.
What's going on, bro? You don't actually think anyone'll vote for the newbie, do you? Do you really enjoy humiliating yourself like that...?
With an overwhelming majority in the vote, Han Xiao composed himself, cleared his throat, and began:
"Then the situation is obvious, Roles, do you accept this result?"
Everyone turned to look at Roles, their eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions, including mockery, pity, and disdain.
Roles opened his mouth, then sat down and mumbled, "I accept."
Although he was just taking a gamble because it was risk-free and he wouldn't lose anything even if he didn't get selected, he still felt a little embarrassed seeing such a big gap in the rankings.
Roles had a clever plan. He knew he was unlikely to become president, but if he could get some votes during the election, he could at least have some say in the matter and wouldn't have to be a mere bystander like before. He could then be more involved in the association's affairs.
In his view, this is the first step for a newcomer to rise to power.
To achieve this goal, he privately contacted other association members and expressed his intention to run for office during the calls. Some people had already agreed to support him, which gave him the confidence to run.
But when the time actually came, all of these hanged men stood them up!
What he didn't know was that most people thought he was joking and just making a casual remark, but it gave Roles the illusion that "I can do it."
Because they were all big shots, Roles didn't dare to lash out. He could only sulk inwardly, cursing inwardly that verbal promises were indeed unreliable.
Han Xiao was not interested in Roles's inner thoughts.
He understands martial artists too well. It's not that they're all brawn and no brains, but rather that the martial spirit itself is a challenging mentality that doesn't allow for backing down. To become Beyond Grade A person, this personality trait is bound to be even more pronounced... In other words, a martial artist who isn't tough on the head will find it very difficult to reach the Beyond Grade A.
This is why Han Xiao has such high hopes for Rotel; after all, this tough guy is incredibly stubborn...
A jumble of thoughts flashed through Han Xiao's mind. He composed himself, looked around the room, and smiled.
"Thank you all for thinking so highly of me, so I will not refuse the position of president."
Aurora the first to clap her hands, looking excited.
Seeing someone take the lead, the others hesitated for a moment and then clapped symbolically. Most people were rather reserved and not quite used to this gesture.
A round of applause, neither too loud nor too soft, rang out in the arena, and Han Xiao returned the applause with a smile.
Although he had guessed this would be the outcome, he was still very happy when he succeeded.
From now on, I have become the leader of the Beyond Grade A Association, and can rightfully lead Beyond Grade A groups, raising my influence to a higher level.
The effects of [Proof of Leadership] are also updated in real time. When I was the vice president, I could only get a portion of the bonus, but now that I'm the president, the bonus effect is finally complete. Although it doesn't cause a qualitative change, it's still icing on the cake and adding wings to a tiger.
After the election of the president, the position of vice president became vacant and was also put to an election. This time, the system was changed, and instead of one vice president, there were two, namely Kasuyi and Seraon.
In addition, the association finalized several new board members, Hila was selected to sit on the board of directors.
The voting process was straightforward and went smoothly, allowing for a seamless transition and handover of leadership.
Han Xiao finally took the seat of honor, flanked by Kasuyi and Seraon on his left and right.
Inaugural speeches are a common practice, even in the Beyond Grade A circles. Seeing everyone staring at him expectantly, Han Xiao hesitated for a few seconds before slowly beginning to speak:
"Now that I have been elected as the new president, I will say a few words... The Beyond Grade A Association has been established for fifty years. We have built a foundation from scratch, and so far, we have done quite well, thanks in no small part to the contributions of our predecessor Manison, and everyone here."
The association was founded with the aim of uniting all Beyond Grade A into a coalition of interests to safeguard the entire class. This principle will remain unchanged, and no decision made in the future may deviate from this principle. Any individual or force that seeks to split the Beyond Grade A group is an enemy of the association.
As for me... I will do my best to make the association better and build it into a safe haven for all Beyond Grade A. There's no need to say more; you all know my character, and I will certainly do my best to meet your expectations."
At this moment, regardless of their feelings towards Han Xiao, every Beyond Grade A student nodded in approval.
Everyone present knew that from this moment on, the Beyond Grade A Association had officially entered the Black Star era!
Looking at the various expressions on their faces, Han Xiao paused, then spoke again, his tone enigmatic:
"Perhaps we will soon be facing a major transformation, so please be prepared."
Upon hearing this, many people were struck by a thought, sensing that Han Xiao's words had a deeper meaning, but they didn't understand what they meant.
Han Xiao has not offered any explanation yet.
The upheaval will only occur when a member of the Sanctum is born.
He could already vaguely see that the storm of the times was about to rise again!
In the Ancient Star Desert, at a secret base somewhere in the Mechanic Emperor.
As the election meeting adjourned, Manison deactivated the remote projector, his gaze returning to the dimly lit room.
He picked up another communicator, which was always in communication mode, and the recipient was none other than Kasuyi.
"Thanks to your voluntary withdrawal, the leadership transition went very smoothly," Kasuyi said with a smile.
"Let me clarify, I didn't give up my candidacy because you begged me."
Manison remained expressionless, his tone indifferent.
Unbeknownst to outsiders, the two had a private conversation; Kasuyi secretly approached Manison, asking him to abandon his desire for re-election, and they secretly reached an agreement.
Kasuyi smiled. "In any case, you've helped me."
"Hmph, what a fine election, turned into Black Star's one-man show." Manison sneered, his voice tinged with dissatisfaction.
"That's what everyone wants," Kasuyi chuckled.
"I really don't know what Black Star has given you to help him like this. If I were to run for office, even if I didn't get re-elected, I could at least become the vice president." Manison frowned.
Kasuyi shook his head. "He didn't give me anything; I did it voluntarily."
"Ever since you went to the Secondary Dimension with him decades ago, you've been speaking in his favor. Did Black Star win you over with his personal charm? Hmph, it's none of my business anyway. Just don't forget you owe me a favor."
Manison gave a soft snort.
"I remember, old friend."
Kasuyi smiled, and his figure disappeared from the screen.
Manison hung up the call, his eyes narrowing slightly.
His decision to forgo campaigning was largely due to Kasuyi's request; he was merely doing a favor. In reality, Manison had long intended to do so.
The first reason is that he is self-aware and knows that the trend of the times is irreversible and he cannot defeat Black Star, so he does not want to humiliate himself. The second reason is that he will lie low and let Black Star take the spotlight, while he will keep a low profile and secretly look for opportunities to make a comeback in future elections.
The third reason is the main reason why Manison made this decision: after forty years of development, the Beyond Grade A Association has become increasingly independent, resulting in the Three Universal Civilizations not receiving any new allies. He saw a brewing crisis in this and believed that the Three Universal Civilizations would soon take further action.
Stepping down at this point serves two purposes: firstly, to avoid pressure and let Black Star take the blame.
On the other hand, Manison also understood that Black Star was the best candidate to lead the Association at this time. He had influence with the Three Universal Civilizations Three Universal Civilizations, which could alleviate the pressure on them to some extent and give him a greater chance of leading the Association through the crisis and preventing the "Great Purge".
He had a personal grudge against Black Star, but he considered maintaining the safety of the Beyond Grade A Group more important. Therefore, he chose to step down so as not to cause trouble for Han Xiao's succession.
Manison lowered his eyes.
"The Three Universal Civilizations won't stand idly by and watch us grow stronger indefinitely. After more than forty years of recuperation, it's time for them to make their move... Black Star, I wonder if your method can handle the next wave of ' the Tragedy of the Pinnacle '?"
Your ideology is flawed. Peaceful development cannot lead to compromise. Without instilling fear in superpowers like the Three Universal Civilizations, how could they possibly allow us to grow freely? If you can't withstand this, don't blame me for releasing a cloned intelligent rebellion virus...
The news that Black Star replaced the Mechanic Emperor as the president of the Beyond Grade A Association spread like wildfire throughout the interstellar community that had been paying close attention to the matter.
Numerous reports appeared online, declaring the arrival of the "Black Star era"!
Suddenly, Black Star, which had kept a low profile for forty years, once again stood at the forefront of public opinion. Its reputation and popularity soared, and its legendary deeds were dug up again by various media outlets and widely publicized, attracting a lot of attention. Even the stock price of the Germinal Financial Group rose significantly as a result.
Overall, the interstellar society is optimistic about this leadership transition. Black Star is a cosmic hero who solved the Intelligence Plague, a recipient of the Stuart Peace Prize, a winner of the Galaxy Medal, and a joint advisor to the Three Universal Civilizations... This string of reputations is far better than that of the Mechanic Emperor. Most people believe that the Beyond Grade A Association will develop harmoniously under Han Xiao's leadership.
While the outside world was expressing various opinions about the leadership transition of the Beyond Grade A Association, Han Xiao had already secretly used the Sovereign's Teleportation to reach the Ancient Star Desert and contact the Sanctum Organization.
It wasn't just about the First Ones out of retirement; it was also about another important matter...
--The keys to open the Third Sanctum have been gathered once again!