NOVEL WEB 29. Reforms -1
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Early in the Morning
The entire perimeter of the palace was filled with people, most of them were ordinary citizens. Naturally, there were guards present to maintain order.
Since the transition from the Roya Kingdom to the Tru Kingdom, the people had been eagerly anticipating this meeting. After all, this could be the moment that would change their destiny.
Not only the people of Roya but also the original citizens of Tru placed great importance on the event.
Many had travelled thousands of miles to witness the meeting firsthand, eager to learn about its outcome as soon as possible.
Such a prosperous gathering was rare, even in a world as vast and varied as One Piece.
The crowd continued to swell, with more and more people arriving by the minute.
Anos, who was inside the palace & was well aware of the situation outside. However, he felt somewhat helpless given the sheer size of the gathering.
Before the meeting began, he had arranged a national live broadcast, but only a few people stood in front of the broadcast stations.
Daiki, the person in charge of security for the event, stood on top of the palace walls and addressed the crowd below. "Everyone, I am Daiki, the Captain of the Royal Guards. His Majesty has ordered that no one may enter the palace due to overcrowding. His Majesty has placed live broadcast stations in every district where you can watch this important meeting."
Most of the people had never seen a live broadcast before, which explained why they had gathered at the palace gates.
After hearing Daiki's announcement, he and the King's Guard began explaining the situation to the crowd.
The process lasted over half an hour, but eventually, the crowd began to disperse. For those who refused to leave, an additional live broadcast station was set up in front of the palace.
Unlike the typical live broadcast using Den Den Mushi, these stations were items that Anos had acquired through special means, offering more stability.
After all, obtaining a Den Den Mushi capable of live broadcasting was nearly impossible at the moment. They had to be raised from a young age, or they would be entirely useless.
Inside the palace hall, the large space was filled with tables and chairs. Since the meeting could last a while, standing discussions were not allowed.
Many unfamiliar faces could be seen at the gathering. Anos presided over the meeting, with Losta responsible for its content.
They had been discussing these matters for several days, and the agenda would unfold slowly.
Everyone seated remained attentive and maintained a high level of focus.
No one chatted or made eye contact; all were eagerly awaiting Anos's arrival and the official start of the nation's new chapter.
The meeting was scheduled to begin at 8 a.m., and the King's Guard was tasked with safeguarding both the interior and exterior of the palace.
Due to the recent prominence of the Tru Kingdom in the headlines, even newspapers from the New World had sent reporters to cover the event.
At Anos's Residence
"Your Majesty, the meeting is about to begin. Are you ready?"
Outside the door, servants and maids called out softly.
Shortly after, Anos opened the door. His appearance was strikingly different today.
Dressed in standard royal attire, a white uniform with a light yellow shirt beneath and a white bow tie, Anos looked perfect, as if the outfit was made for him.
A golden crown rested on his head, simple yet elegant, without any gemstones.
"Has everyone arrived?" Anos asked the maid, who was bowing as she greeted him.
"Your Majesty, everyone has gathered and is waiting for you," she replied.
Most attendees had arrived long before dawn, with some arriving as early as 6 a.m. They had been sitting and waiting for the meeting to begin.
Anos nodded slightly, then retrieved a thick stack of documents from his room.
"Take this, and let's go," he instructed the maid as he handed her the papers.
Anos himself placed great importance on the meeting. After all, it involved the Kingdom's future, and opportunities like this did not come often.
Now that the kingdom had been stabilized, the next step would be comprehensive economic development. As long as the flow of money Continued, the rest would fall into place.
Outside, whether it was the live broadcast station in the capital or the former Roya Kingdom, all live broadcast stations in the cities were packed with people. The army was on hand to prevent overcrowding and damage.
Citizens had abandoned their daily tasks to gather at these stations, eager to find out what benefits might come to them as a result of this meeting.
Despite the crowds, a surprising calm filled the air. No one argued about who was in the front or who was behind.
By 6 a.m., the live broadcast had already begun. The palace hall was empty at first, but it soon filled with people as the start of the meeting drew closer.
The people were anxious, unsure of how this meeting would impact their lives.
However, after nearly a month of promotion, everyone understood that the meeting would address the future direction of the kingdom.
"It's His Majesty!"
"His Majesty has arrived!"
In an instant, all eyes turned to Anos as he entered the palace hall, dressed in royal attire. Cheers erupted from the crowd, as it was the first time many had seen their king in person.
Though he was young, no one dared to underestimate him.
Inside the palace hall, everyone immediately stood and bowed when Anos appeared.
As he reached his seat, Anos smiled and said, "Please, be seated! Today's discussions will be lengthy, and this is a meeting for the entire Kingdom. I hope we can all stay focused and make decisions that can be implemented on schedule."
"Yes, Your Majesty. We will adhere to the principles of the meeting," Losta responded respectfully.
Anos sat down at the head of the hall. A camera was positioned at the front, far superior to a Den Den Mushi in terms of both image clarity and sound quality, with no risk of interference.
Once Anos was seated, the others followed, all sitting upright with serious, focused expressions.
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