Chapter 9: The oath
Five years later ,
In the grand hall of president house of Country X , honourable members of media were snapping the photos now and then .
Today was an extremely chaotic event.
The history of the world was changing. The future of their country was changing...
A battle was won today....
The Vice President of Country X stood in front of the podium and briefed out the world about the events that were going to take place today through the medium of media....
As the Vice President was done with his part of speech ...
..... A 40-something year old man , regret all over his face , came upon the stage and in the focus of the contiuous camera flashes , signed a document held by the Prime Minister.
He was regretting his arrogance five years ago....
Hell ! He was going to regret his over-confidence for the rest of his life.
Damn!
He shouldn't have underestimated the willpower of women ever....
After the official procedures , Prime Minister walked towards the podium and announced the resignation of current Military Chief of country X.
But this was not the most awaited moment.
The most awaited moment was what happened next .
The Prime Minister then announced , " In context to the contract signed by the former Military Chief Meng Zhao , the conditions have been fulfilled by the lady involved completely proving the strong willpower and capability of women to serve the nation.
"From today onwards, Country X will ricruit men as well as women in the defence services of country X .
"And now , just as the country cannot live without the President and Prime Minister , it cannot survive without the strong defence under the leadership of a Military Chief....
....Therefore, i , hereby invite the respected future Military Chief to dutifully accept one of the 3 highest authorities of Country X..."
The moment Prime Minister ended his part of words , all the members of media and politicians present in the magnificient hall subconciously started looking towards the entrance door..
It opened .....
Opened by 4 military officers .....
And then entered a figure followed by the three Generals of the Navy , the Air Force and the Armed Forces.
The woman who entered was just indescribable.....
Bold aura but Elegant in footsteps .....
Fierce eyes but Modest gaze .....
Dominating-presence but Noble appearance...
This lady was just 22 years old , but seemed tough to simply reach upto. Her steady footsteps towards the podium was the only sound that could be heard in entire hall.
The photographers got so caught in just admiring the woman that they forgot the job in hand. After coming back to senses , the whole hall was in a crazy uproar. The photographers started taking photos furiously. The videographers were already doing a live stream to show the world.The journalists kept their mikes in check as they were not allowed to ask questions till the ceremony ended.They were impatient !!!
Here , the lady arrived to the podium , saluted the President and the Prime Minister just like a military soldier would do.
She was wearing the military uniform specially designed for the Military Chief of Country X , which made her appearance even more noble and charismatic. The 21 badges on her breast pocket told the story of 21 successful life-threatening missions she went through during the course of these 5 years.The flag of Country X printed on the arms explained that she would be responsible for the Country's security from today...
She turned to face the media ,
and with a visible confidence in eyes said in solemn and strong voice :
" I, Rong Xinghe , hereby solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of Country X , as by law established and that I will, as in duty bound honestly and faithfully, serve as the MILITARY CHIEF of the Union of Country X and go wherever ordered, by land, sea or air, and that I will observe and do all in my power to safeguard the life of the citizens of Country X. I , Rong Xinghe , from today will take the responsibility of Armed Forces , Navy , Air Forces , Combat Forces and Bureaucrats on my shoulders " .
SHE TOOK THE OATH.....
She changed the history of whole Country X .