Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'
Chapter 393 - 036. President Inauguration

Chapter 393: 036. President Inauguration

Representing Sky Ring was the eldest son of the Houjo Clan, Houjo Fuyu, a young scion of a financial dynasty who caught the loopholes in David Lyn’s words with his eyes twinkling.

’David Lyn has not made any public statements or been involved in any military actions since March of the year before last, and the rumors of secret detention might very well be true—And after such humiliation, why would David Lyn still choose to protect the image of his enemies? This is quite unusual.’

However, if at this moment Frost Plated is unstable and internal conflicts more severe than the Underworld Humanity Laboratory and the independence issue of the Grante Kingdom do exist, then it’s understandable.

’Perhaps this is an opportunity.’

The moment of silence ended.

David Lyn raised his head, picked up his speech, and continued to read slowly and methodically:

"Those who have passed are gone, while the living must gather their emotions and continue forward. Without a doubt, the death of President Madeleine, this is a provocation by terrorists against Frost Plated, daring to assassinate even a Head of State, thus the security of ordinary citizens cannot be guaranteed. In consideration of the safety of the Frost Plated People, and in accordance with the Seventh Amendment to the ’Frost Plated Constitution’: When the constitutional government is sabotaged, all Frost Plated armed forces must unite to protect constitutional rule."

The Frost Plated Propaganda Department was ordered to mobilize all broadcasting and media, with all channels playing David Lyn’s speech.

As David Lyn took the stage to deliver his speech, the military of Frost Plated had already begun to move.

"In accordance with the law, I declare, in the name of Frost Plated Minister of Defense—’David Lyn,’ to temporarily assume the position of President of Frost Plated Republic."

The borders were sealed, flights forcibly grounded, all train departures prohibited, to stay in place for inspections, with Mobile Armor and Tank units blocking the major roads.

"At the same time, according to Article 40, Section 2 of the ’Frost Plated Homeland Security Act’, the nation’s leaders can declare a state of emergency when national sovereignty is threatened by terrorism, violation of sovereignty, or irresistable forces."

Frost Plated Air Force’s fighter planes took to the skies, drones swarmed into the network, conducting a carpet search for officials and consortium members of the Madeleine faction.

Some Frost Plated officials, sensing something was amiss and preparing to leave the venue, were blocked by the Modified Humans of the First Rule Guard.

They turned their heads, just in time to hear David Lyn place his hand on the pale cover of the ’Frost Plated Constitution,’ solemnly swearing on the stage:

"Hereby, I solemnly swear in my inauguration as President of Frost Plated. I am determined to uphold and defend the Constitution, to prevent our great homeland from being violated by any enemy."

Bang!

"Third Rule! You are compromising national security, legally eliminated."

Third Rule agents kicked down the doors of the Madeleine faction’s consortiums without any courtesy, raising their guns and shooting, utilizing smart weapon systems to precisely eliminate each target with micro-bullets.

"I will be faithful to the Constitution, steadfast and unwavering. I undertake this duty willingly, without reservation, and without any thought of evasion. I will earnestly fulfill my duties, to execute the office I am about to assume."

A group of Frost Plated bureaucrats, sensing trouble and leaving early, nervously passed through the tunnel; they boarded disguised vehicles, bypassed the blockade, and entered the Outer World.

"May the Twin Queens bless us, we are saf—"

But before they could breathe a sigh of relief, a rocket instantly flipped their vehicle into the air.

In the blazing inferno, the black Rose Army’s flag fluttered in the wind.

"As the President of Frost Plated, I swear to defend human rights and morals, I promise to protect freedom and democracy, I am the guardian of capitalism, I resolutely safeguard the sanctity of private property from violation, I will forever take gender equality as the most important cause during my tenure."

"Long live Frost Plated, long live the people of Frost Plated, long live the Frost Plated ethnicity."

Clap clap clap clap clap clap!

Having finished this elaborate oath, David Lyn immediately garnered a round of applause. But there was a moment when he felt as if the applause sounded almost rhythmic.

Ratatat ratatat ratatat!

The heavy machine guns of the Frost Plated soldiers continuously swept through, and a large number of Frost Plated Consortium members and bureaucrats desperately stormed various checkpoints, their vehicles, and privately owned security forces fiercely exchanging fire with Frost Plated soldiers.

They realized something was wrong, but it was too late. The warriors of David Lyn had wills far stronger than the mercenary security forces paid to do a job and had gained the upper hand.

Even if there were any who slipped through the net, the Rose Army, which had long operated in the Outer World, had already sworn allegiance to the David Lyn government. Demi Guoerset led the Guerrilla Team, continuously sweeping and pursuing these fugitives.

Their intention was to demonstrate an attitude: David Lyn no longer cared whether the resources and wealth these people possessed were transferred overseas. Each and every one of the escapees was a traitor to Frost Plated.

There was no need for pity—kill them all.

"From today, in order to maintain peace and democracy, I declare the establishment of an emergency security council—Frost Plated military to be stationed in the Twin Palaces, take over the government, all of the capital under martial law, some cities launch movements to combat terrorists."

Equally fierce battles erupted on the streets of the capital, the largest military oligarch of Frost Plated—Anari Company, led its mercenaries in a conflict with the Frost Plated Army, using the same weapons to exchange fire in the familiar streets and alleyways, with drones of the same model attacking each other.

The Mobile Armors of both sides crashed into an apartment building in close combat, the shattered steel-framed structure instantly turning the fleeing vehicles along with their passengers inside into sardine cans.

But this was just a small part.

David Lyn seized the right moment, during the nationwide focus on the speech, to carry out a ruthless reshuffle. Gunshots were masked by applause, blood buried under flowers, fireworks, and cannons shot up into the clouds, and the world remained colorful and noisy.

When the presidential inauguration ceremony ended, the battle also came to an end. With the city under martial law and everyone obediently staying at home, the army had ample time to clean up the battlefield. If anyone asked, they only needed to say, ’We are fighting terrorists who tried to assassinate the President,’ and they could casually cover it up.

members of the Frost Plated Consortium and oligarchs fled, 97 of whom, along with their family members, were killed, the remaining captured individuals were detained by the Third Rule Agency.

Their accounts were seized by the Second Rule Agency, which used Hacker technologies to steal their credentials and preserve the wealth they had amassed.

The operatives of the Third Rule Agency acted swiftly, blossoming like flowers, launching violent searches across the nation under the guise of ’searching for terrorists.’

David Lyn appointed a large number of officials, and when he entered the presidential office, the First Rule Guard had already taken down President Madeleine’s portrait and replaced it with the Frost Plated flag as David Lyn requested.

He gently petted his pet dog, which had moved into the Twin Palaces with him, then lay back in the boss’s chair without any airs, grabbed the armrest, spun around in place, and then commented,

"Madeleine definitely never sat in an office for a day."