-=+ +=- [COMPLETED] The Second Universe -=+ +=-

Part 6: Extrauniversal Diplomacy

The bot took them to a building, where there was a line of elevators spanning from each wall to the opposite. "Just follow me here." The bot told them, which they did. They entered an elevator, which then settled itself at a decently high balcony, some in the Morostian party being somewhat alarmed due to the height. The bot noticed this and spoke to them. "You can't fall off here even if you tried, so don't worry."

Visible off the coast were SSTB ships, practicing close-range shore artillery bombardment. Missiles, railguns, and photonlasers annihilated the targets they fired at with what appeared to be molecular-level accuracy, though often still nullified by the gigantic explosions caused by the munitions launched. Visible further still was a massive target painted across a grassy field, which caused some in the Morostian group to raise their eyes in confusion. 

Vallerie herself was quiet though, anticipating for something big to happen. She was indeed proven correct when the entire target was covered in a nuke-sized blast, which she herself was not expecting. Almost instinctively, the group faced up, searching for the source of the blast. A battlecruiser was visible, which had also created a large hole through the clouds when it fired its guns.

The explosion rendered the entire group frozen with shock, though immediately after Vallerie posed a question to the guiding bot. "What was that weapon and how many of those do you have?" The bot turned to her. "That was a Tobi-Kadachi class spaceborne battlecruiser and we have practically infinite of them, with a lot of these vehicles being churned out every second." 

She had sort of been expecting a massive industrial capacity, but a near infinite production for this one weapon every second was purely astounding. The concept of it itself was astounding, the thought of a ship that large in the sky unthinkable. She took several deep breaths to try controlling herself, which succeeded, before she asked the bot another question. "Shall we be going to the embassy?" The robot nodded to her. "We will be taking a direct trip, however, if you prefer, we can take a more scenic route."

"I would prefer the scenic route then." The bot nodded, motioning for them to follow it after they had viewed the ridiculous show of firepower. They proceeded to the elevator, and entering luxury hovercars immediately after exiting the building, driving through yet another portal and popping out on a designated highway, following ADR-A1 [ARRIVING DIPLOMATIC ROUTE ALPHA ONE]. Some citizens wave as they pass right as the convoy makes a lap around Gov't Plaza. 

Vallerie and the Morostians in the vehicles find themselves doing many kinds of things, like availing of the drinks within, admiring the scenery, or making conversation about the whole situation. Shortly after, they arrived at the embassy. Infantrybots were positioned throughout, firing bright lasers into the air in the equivalent of a gun salute, repeating every two and a half seconds.

The guide bot whispered something to Vallerie. She nodded, motioning to an assistant. There she held a flag, a flag of the Kingdom of Morostia. She silently addressed the crowd that had now formed as she planted the flag of the Kingdom of Morostia on the embassy grounds. Applause erupted from the whole crowd, as Vallerie returned to the convoy and then returned through the portal in Condetena.

Forester met her on the other side. "From the smile on your face, the trip went well?" She nodded at what he said, returning to her own C-47-esque aircraft and then being escorted back to Morostia, a jubilant and joyful approval meeting her as she returned. She also agreed to sign the New World Union's request to build an embassy there.

-------------------------

"Diplomatic Report"

December 04, 542 - 13:37:01

The Emperor of the New World Union

"Omega Citadel" (Royal Palace)

Astera, New World Union

The emperor of the New World Union was now sitting at his office, signing documents and drinking water simultaneously. Soon, a drone flew in with a holographic report paper along with an equivalent virtual message in his UI. It was a report summarizing and briefly detailing how all of the diplomatic trips had gone.

The emperor read through the paper, the first section being the section belonging to the Kingdom of Morostia. It partially read: 'Morostian arriving envoy has visited Condetena Base and expressed awe then visited embassy, trip had overall good reception, terms agreed to.'

The emperor now read through the second section dedicated to the Republic of Dadonia at a decent pace. 'Dadonian envoy had friendly reception, terms agreed to. Gifts given to envoy.'

He flipped to the third section; the section for the Republic of Hafjoria, his eyes panning over the pages. 'Rather friendly reception though somewhat unenthusiastic; mainly bland though friendly reception, terms agreed to.'

Now the fourth section was switched to, dedicated to the Kingdom of Kjersmia. 'In diplomat's words, very chill. Decent amount of celebration with very warm reception.'

He turned over to the fifth section dedicated to the Protectorate of Rapsatas. 'Somewhat hostile, envoy was not treated in any friendly manner. Terms signed reluctantly.'

The sixth section dedicated to the Federation of Verorszag held a slightly more hopeful report. 'Less hostile though embassy friendly, a few delays present, terms signed. Remark: possible puppet state longing for freedom.'

The seventh was plainly dedicated to the Protectorate of Csong. 'hostility present immediately, increased security necessary. terms not signed.'

The eighth was dedicated to the Grand Duchy of Aland. 'limited presence, relatively friendly embassy, terms signed.'

The 9th and final nation contacted now was the Lecelnan Union themselves, which piqued the emperor's interest specifically. 'extreme hostility, increased security needed. embassy generally of unfriendly demeanor, terms not signed and envoy attacked.' 

The emperor nodded while reading this, knowing that war was once again likely imminent. He seemed a little bit tired after learning from the report that this might be the second war in this week. He marked the report as read and filed it to the side.

(4267 words)

v1.0.0. January 9, 2024, Release 

v1.0.1. January 18, 2024, Confirmed that Sgt. Allen was recruited into the EXTF