Chapter Eight: The Return of Heman to the Stage
Beginning of Events
- Sharqah Empire: Calls for Heman's return to presidency to resolve internal crises.
- Tankah People of Sharqah: We oppose Heman's regime. He disappointed us. Didn't he say General Sinora would do what's necessary? Didn't you look closely?
- Babylon Francisco Citizens: We looked closely. Heman did his part. His return is crucial. He disappeared, and had he been here, none of this would've happened.
Political Developments
- Foreign Newspapers: Report internal division in Babylon Francisco, with southern regions labeled "Opposition" and northern ones "Supporters."
- This led to the restructuring of provinces in the Grand Sharqah Empire, with rising demands for Heman's return.
- Babylonian Eastern Emperor Newspaper: Announces a new emperor, Mirnes Linda, and renames the Sharqah Empire to "The Tragedy Empire," awaiting Heman's comeback.
Heman's Return
- After months of oppression and human rights violations, Heman returns to restore the glory of Sharqah amidst a security collapse.
- Breaking News: Foreign outlets confirm Heman's entry into the Sharqah Empire.
International Reactions
- New Tokyo Empire Deputy Hiro: "He has returned. The Great War may begin soon."
- General Sinora of Tankah Empire: "So he's back… a scoundrel."
- Santer Empire: Five-minister summit appoints Ubaidin R. Mens as emperor, with Marata Lisa as his deputy.
- Supreme Commander Moto: "He's back, and you did nothing. You fled like rats. If you don't stop him, you'll regret it, fools."
- Saint Seto: "I promise Your Majesty, I'll do what's necessary. I vow to rule Yemen."
Administrative Moves
- Santer TV: Announces the division of Shiura into:
- Central Sacred Shiura: Governmental and religious
- Western Shiura: Inhabitant status unknown
- Northern Shiura: Home to knights and military leaders
- Eastern Shiura: Civilian population
- Outer Shiura: Declared the fifth province
- Santer Empire's Area: Estimated at 20 million km², aiming for global expansion.
Heman's Speech
- Heman in Sharqah: "Greetings, my great people. Our land suffered migration and destruction due to foreign interference in our popular affairs. I will strive to restore it. Thank you."
- Heman returns to read the notebook of Mink Jarles.
Santer–Tankah Meeting
- Mens: Announces plans to meet Tankah's leader to radically change the empire's name.
- Sinora's Reception of Mens: Formal welcome in the Grand Empire.
- Tankah: Clean streets, unified law, Santer corporations, advanced security and traffic systems.
- Languages:
- Tankah's leader speaks "Mizandian," a former imperial language.
- Santer's leader speaks "Javira," the original language of the empire's founder.
Global Summit
- GEH: International organization for map and name designation, accused of falsifying facts about Santer.
- Mens: Proposes changing "Tankah" due to its oppressive legacy, suggesting "Marwiyah Empire."
- Tankah: Accepts the name despite public rejection, thanking Mens for the proposal.
Name Analysis
- Vincent Cherili: Decodes "Marwiyah":
- "Al": The Empire
- "M": Occupied or Colonized
- "A": To
- "Rawiyah": An ancient tale representing a hidden era
Then Vincent mysteriously disappears.
Internal Developments
- Mens: Returns home, affirming the name change was necessary.
- Ministerial and Parliamentary Meeting:
- Miho Mitna: Suggests transitioning to a republic.
- Anir James: Respects the idea but refuses to abandon the imperial name.
Public Protests
- Popular uprising in "Marwiyah" over the new name.
- General Sinora: Clarifies the name honors a great historical era, founded by their ancestors in the Near East.
- Confirms the offensive video was fake, and the matter ends without a clear source.
Restoration of Security
- Heman: Announces troop deployment, arrests of saboteurs, and restoration of safety and freedom.
- Public Joy: Celebrations, flag-raising, free food and drinks.
Sharqah Empire Flag
- White on top, green in the middle, with the words:
"Supreme Freedom and Justice"
Poet Himros
> "Prosperity has returned, and corruption has ended...
> Didn't you see, you saboteurs? We came back with swords as heroes...
> Not with empty hands... We wield swords, not words and destruction, but deeds...
> You who watch us from afar... Didn't you realize your end is near...
> If you attack us with words, we'll eliminate your goal...
> You miners of corruption... Didn't you see you've lost the auction?"
Ending
- Francisco TV: Declares the end of corruption and tyranny in the Sharqah Empire.
- Heman: Returns to read Mink Jarles' notebook to uncover its secrets.
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Next Chapter:
"The Discovery of Mink Jarles' Secret"!