The New Order

Chris POV – 

The room was silent, save for the flickering lights of the massive Blackwood Union emblem displayed behind me. Every leader in attendance—presidents, prime ministers, monarchs—had already pledged allegiance, but tonight was not just about loyalty.

Tonight, I would define the rules of the new world.

I stood from my seat, slowly stepping forward. All eyes followed.

"The world you once knew is gone. You are all here because you understand that democracy, as it was once practiced, has failed. Corrupt leaders, weak policies, and endless bureaucracy led to the downfall of nations. In its place, we have built something stronger—The Blackwood Union."

I paused, letting my words settle.

"However, strength is meaningless without order. And order is impossible without rules."

I turned to Christiana, my enforcer, the Dictator of the Blackwood Union.

"Effective immediately, the following rules shall govern all nations under the Blackwood Union:"

Rule One – Absolute Authority

"There is no executive power outside of this Union. All former governmental structures that existed before membership are hereby dissolved. No independent legislatures, no independent courts. The Blackwood Union governs all."

There were no objections. They knew resisting was pointless.

Rule Two – The Blackwood Currency (B.C.)

"Every nation under my rule shall use Blackwood Currency (B.C.) as its sole legal tender. There will be no exceptions. Any attempt to use another form of currency will be considered economic rebellion and will be dealt with accordingly."

Some of the finance ministers exchanged glances, but they knew there was no alternative.

Rule Three – Military Unification

"All standing armies of Union nations will now be merged under the Blackwood Union Defense Forces (B.U.D.F.). There will be no individual national militaries. All soldiers, generals, and intelligence agencies now answer to one command—mine."

I glanced at Ethan, my right hand, who simply nodded. He would handle any necessary enforcements.

Rule Four – Controlled Borders & Movement

"Entry into the Blackwood Union is not free. All non-Union nations must pay an entry fee of $20 billion to even be considered for membership. Their leadership will be reviewed by my Dictator, Christiana Blackwood, before final approval."

Rule Five – Blackwood-Exclusive Technology & Medicine

"The Blackwood Cure, the only solution to the virus that has already wiped out 600 million people, remains exclusive to the Union. Any nation not part of the Blackwood Union will be denied access unless I say otherwise."

A heavy silence followed. They knew their survival depended on me.

I let my gaze sweep the room, watching fear mix with obedience.

"With these rules in place, the world will no longer be a battleground of weak alliances and failing policies. There will be one system, one law, one order—mine."

I turned back to my seat, looking at Classic, Christiana, and Ethan before I gave my final decree.

"These rules are final. There will be no debate, no discussions, no opposition."

I took my seat, signaling the end of the declaration.

The world had been reset.

And the Blackwood Era had begun.