Title: The Great Rebranding of the Blackwood Empire

Chris had seen how power, unity, and legacy could be cemented with a single command. It wasn't just a matter of ruling the land—it was about controlling identity itself. The name Blackwood was no longer just a symbol of wealth or authority, but a living, breathing embodiment of his empire's strength and unification. He had already seized the lands, silenced the enemies, and purged the disloyal. Now, the next step was clear.

The law was passed in an instant, a single proclamation that would change the course of every citizen's life within the Blackwood Empire.

"From this day forth, all citizens of the Blackwood Empire shall bear the surname Blackwood. No one, no matter their origin, status, or background, shall retain their previous family names. All documents, records, and identification shall be amended. The name 'Blackwood' is now the sole symbol of loyalty, unity, and power. Anyone who does not bear this name shall be considered an enemy of the state and shall be dealt with accordingly."

The decree was broadcasted across every corner of the empire. It echoed in the halls of power, through the streets, and into the minds of every citizen. Those who had once lived in the shadows of their former names were now forced into a new reality—one where the Blackwood name represented everything.

Chris's power, already immense, was now beyond question. Those who had once clung to their old identities were left with no choice but to comply. They had to abandon their family names, re-sign every document, and embrace the new world order.

But for those who resisted, the consequences were dire. Non-Blackwoods—anyone who refused or failed to follow the law—would be treated as enemies of the empire. The Blackwood Enforcers, an elite group of soldiers loyal only to Chris, were tasked with overseeing the transition. They were charged with identifying the non-compliant, enforcing the decree, and dealing with any who dared defy it.

At first, the response was mixed. Some families adapted quickly, others reluctantly, and some outright resisted. But as Chris watched the transition unfold, he knew that the Blackwood name would soon be the only name that mattered. The empire would no longer be divided by old traditions, by the ghosts of the past. It would be united under his rule, under his name.

The vast bureaucracy of the empire worked tirelessly to rebrand the entire system. Birth certificates, passports, government IDs—everything was updated to reflect the new identity. Even historical records were rewritten, ensuring that the Blackwood name would be associated with power and rule for generations to come.

For Chris, it was a statement of control, of dominance. But it was also a legacy—a legacy that would outlive him, one that would define the empire for centuries to come. He was no longer just a ruler. He was the embodiment of the Blackwood Empire, and now,no were they all.