[Author Note: This is your 2nd normal chapter of the day, which means you can still get two more, one from SH and the other from RR.
Speaking of RR, S.P.E.C.T.O.R. was riding high and climbing the ranks rapidly thanks to the support there, but one bad score of 0.5 made it lose over 300 places.
I have wondered before if certain people on that site give out bad scores to keep newcomers down.
What do you all think?
Anyway, as always, thanks for the support.]
"The white dragon's armour is one of the mysteries surrounding the white dragon and black knight, for it is well known that dragons do not need to wear armour, even in their humanoid form." The Galaminer Galaxy senator stated before adding, "But did they offer you any proof to support their claim, Phoenix Empress?"
"The black knight presented me with documentation that detailed the history of my race from his original timeline, which showed how my race was wiped out. Each piece of documentation carried with it the Universal Senate's stamp of authenticity," Revi explained, causing the senators to murmur.
"Do you have a copy of this documentation that they showed you?" The Valhalla Galaxy senator asked.
"I do not, plus I am unsure if it even still exists since the timeline changed."
"I see, then do you have any idea who this mysterious black knight is?"
"I'm afraid not, unlike Tephe, who revealed her identity to me, the black knight did not do so," Revi replied.
This was technically true since Adam never introduced himself to Revi; instead, it was Tephe who told her who the black knight was.
"Then could this be the true reason why you approached Senator Pevaphio and offered to be white dragon Tephe's godmother?"
"This is the main reason, yes, though of course Pevaphio wasn't a senator at the time, and I couldn't tell her the real reason. Why wouldn't I want to protect the one who helped save my entire race?"
"Very true, then on the subject of revealing the real reason, if you knew that time travel was possible, why haven't you come forward and informed the universal senate before now? Or for that matter, anyone else?"
"Would you have believed me? You are already having a tough time believing it now, when two of the oldest and wisest beings in existence, Lord Omniel and the Demon King, are accepting the claim, while Oracle Andromeda supports my claim that it is true."
"The Phoenix Empress is correct, Valhalla Galaxy senator, your questions make it appear as if you doubt the words of your own progenitor and oracle." The Hades Galaxy senator suddenly claimed.
"My apologies, I meant no offence, and I, of course, do not doubt the claims of Lord Omniel nor Oracle Andromeda. It's just these claims are so wild and far-fetched that I believe we must try to get to the bottom of them."
"Then, since we do not know the identity of the mysterious black knight, might I suggest we summon white dragon Tephe to appear before the senate?" The Galaminer Galaxy senator suggested.
"You wish to summon the daughter of another senator without that senator being present to object." The Hades Galaxy senator admonished.
"Ah, no, of course not, I retract my previous statement and suggestion." The Galaminer Galaxy senator quickly replied.
"Then it would seem that right now all we have are the words of two high-profile figures in the universe that this event did, in fact, take place, but no actual physical proof that the event took place. The Hades Galaxy senator stated before continuing.
"So the Hades Galaxy suggests that for the time being, we place this matter on hold and issue a gag order to all those involved not to speak of it.
We can return to this topic once new evidence comes to light or the identity of the black knight is revealed, so that we may summon them before us and question them."
"And the leaders of our individual races, do we inform them?" The Galaminer Galaxy senator asked.
"For the time being, since we have no way to prove that time travel is indeed possible and replicate the feat, I suggest that nothing of what we have spoken of today leaves this chamber, including the leaders of our individual races."
"Is it fair to allow the leaders of the Nonpareilus, Deverinian and Phoenix races to be aware of this subject and not the rest of us?" The Seanator of the Saurian Galaxy asked as a holographic projection of a Nagareen appeared.
"Are you suggesting that two of the oldest and wisest beings in the universe, who have been alive since the universe's creation, would misuse this information for their own gain?" The Hades Galaxy senator asked with a frown while the Valhalla Galaxy senator narrowed their eyes.
"Not, not at all, I'm just posing a question," The Saurian Galaxy senator replied quickly.
"If Lord Omniel and the Demon King wished to keep this information between themselves and the Phoenix Empress, they would have contacted her instead of ordering myself and the Hades Senator to broach the subject in a closed session.
Also, let's not forget the fact that the Phoenix Empress has known about this secret for over two thousand years and twelve lifetimes and has never breathed a word about it before now.
Also, when has life in the universe ever been fair?"
The Saurian Galaxy senator had no response to this, and the holographic projection of them soon vanished.
"Then let us put it to a vote," The supreme speaker stated before continuing, "Please use the consoles before you to vote.
Should the information regarding the white dragon Tephe and the black knight, travelling back in time to the Siege of Fenix Nest, be placed on hold until more evidence or the identity of the black knight comes to light and a gag order is placed on everyone else who knows this information?"
As the supreme speaker finished speaking, a small holographic screen appeared above the console of every senator in their individual boxes with two options.
[[In Favour]]
[[Opposed]]
It took several minutes for some of the senators present to decide until the supreme speaker finally spoke again, as a large holographic screen appeared above them, stating.
[[MOTION PASSED]]
"The motion is passed. Phoenix Empress, the Universal Senate hereby decrees that you are not to speak on this subject again until the Senate permits you or removes the gag order. The same goes for everyone else who is aware of this information; they will be informed by a Universal Senate Decree being sent directly to their individual unibands."
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"Well, that could have gone worse," Revi said with a sigh as she leaned back in her office chair after her connection to the universal senate ended.
"I wasn't expecting the senate to find out about Adam and Tephe travelling back in time so quickly, though I guess I shouldn't be surprised.
Erkath was present on Oceana Seven and staying with the group when it happened. She no doubt immediately went and informed the Demon King after her return to Deverinian Prime.
Still, the Senate is in for a shock once they find out that Adam is the black knight. Being from outside the known universe, he is not bound by the Senate's laws and policies, so they have no grounds to summon him before him; all they can do is request that he appear before them.
This is going to be interesting to watch, especially since Tephe secretly told me that Adam will be participating in the charity match of the UMB Cup. I can't wait to see the reaction from not only my fellow phoenixes but those who love mechs.
The black Knight mech is famous in the mech community after all."
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"SINEAD, GET IN HERE!" A loud shout ordered, causing Sinead Quintana to sigh and mumble.
"What does that old fart want now?" Before she got up and walked out of her office and towards the one belonging to her editor.
"You called chief?" Sinead asked as she entered her editor's office.
"Here," the chief said as she tossed a data drive towards her.
"What's this?" Sinead asked in confusion.
"Your next assignment."
"But I'm still working on the Terrana Five planet-wide power cut."
"I'm passing that off to someone else; that story has already reached its peak since Empress Victoria and Oracle Andromeda have made statements and will now start to lose public interest."
"Then what's this?" Sinead asked while waving the data drive.
"A request has come in for you to personally conduct an interview."
"An interview?" Sinead asked in surprise before adding, "With who?"
"Lady Erkath of Erkath Fashion."
"Huh!" Sinead replied as she gaped in shock.
"I know, I was also surprised when we received the request."
"I know Diva Rowena mentioned on The MMM Show about having me interview why Lady Erkath gave her half of Erkath Fashion, but I thought she was just saying it because she was pissed at that idiot Malgath," Sinead commented.
"Same, though it seems she was serious as Erkath Fashion sent the request over this morning."
"Holy fuck, this is huge, I mean, the reason for Lady Erkath to give up half her company, even if it is to a friend, has to be huge."
"Agree, so get to work researching Erkath Fashion as well as Lady Erkath and Diva Rowena and their relationship."
"On it, chief," Sinead said in excitement as she dashed out of her chief's office and back to her own.