Chapter 47: Ch-47 Goddess of Wisdom
Then came the pivotal point.
"He seeks the status of Warlord," John said, his voice steady."As per Federation Law, any citizen—even civilians or mercenaries—can apply for that title if they possess the necessary capabilities: their own fleet, planetary holdings, or an independent army. It’s rare, but legal."
He paced slowly as he continued.
"But William... he’s a special case. First, he’s not originally one of us, so suspicion would naturally fall on him—his motives, his origins, everything. And second, with the technology he possesses and the capabilities he’s demonstrated, earning the necessary merits would be almost too easy for him.
He could recapture and control multiple star systems singlehandedly. With enough military and technological merit, he could legally purchase planetary territories, star systems, and even develop private sectors within the Federation."
John paused, glancing at the goddess of wisdom.
"He will succeed. That much is clear to me—and soon, it will be clear to everyone. Whether we support him or not, he will carve out a place for himself. And even though, technically, the territory he claims will fall under the Federation’s boundaries and protection, we must accept the reality: with the power he holds—power we don’t even fully understand—our control over him would be nonexistent. The territory he establishes will, in name, belong to the Federation, but in practice, the Federation will hold no real authority there.
And let’s not forget—he is royalty. A high-ranking one at that. Perhaps just beneath an emperor, or even wielding similar authority, given that he’s an Archduke and Supreme Commander of their naval forces. He claims to be from another universe, not a native of this one, and he’s shown proof of it. While it’s difficult for us to verify such things, especially with our current limitations, I don’t believe he’s lying. From all our conversations, he genuinely seems to want humanity to survive. But intentions alone are not enough to build trust—certainly not in matters of such magnitude. And I, for one, cannot make this decision alone."
He took a breath and added more solemnly,"And that is why this matter requires the full attention of the Council. His power could reshape our standing in the galaxy—or tear us apart if handled poorly. I already foresee the fears and questions others will raise. But those are concerns for later. Right now, our focus must be survival. Only after that can we afford to question the future.