The silence within the halls was deafening. Even the Germanian delegation look at Frederick in shock. A few moments pass as pandemonium exploded through parliament.

"Are you insane!"

"This is splendid!"

"This is preposterous!"

Varying exclaim of opinion exploded, filling the halls, Though the leading powers remained silent. The implications of an Orvitian Commonwealth alone could shake the balance of power upon where the world stands.

A loud bang was heard at the side of King Arin, capturing the court's attention. King Arin spoke grimly. "Lord Frederick, are you aware of the implications of such an act," Arin looks at Frederick, seeing him nod gravely, Making Arin almost sigh tiredly.

The other forces within parliament look on with varying reactions. Alex Sored's smiles a bit forced the men around him, seemingly excited of the notion of Orvitian rebirth.

John Agrod clenches his fist in his chair, the grave atmosphere permeating his section of parliament. He dips his head in thought as the shifting atmosphere starts to turn jingoistic.

The possibility of recreating the fabled Orvitus Empire is a chance few can come across. The feeling of excitement coursing through the soldiers as their chance to build an empire came upon them like thunder.

A few, however, remained silent. A section of parliament known as the hall of commons watched the proceedings. Despite the recent expansion of power granted to the commons.

The total vote of the hall of commons remains in the slim minority through parliament. George Forrester, the current head of commons, a groomed middle-aged man. Sees eye to eye with John Agrod, communicating cooperation.

Their pacifistic view coinciding with each other, they nod. Hoping that their influence will be enough to quash the jingoistic fervour engulfing parliament.

The men besides George now talking of the imminent war. The common representatives around him entertaining the idea of sending common people to fight wars of conquest. Fills him with utter dismay.

King Aron stands as another bang from the servant beside him resounds through the halls. "Then is there anyone that wishes to respond against this union."

George raises his hand, attracting parliament's attention. He spoke with conviction. "The Obritush parliament, is one of its kind, having the hall of commons." He gestures to his fellow representatives.

George points at Frederick, "The Union with Germania, a country built on elitism, militant nobility." He slashes his hand forward, depicting severance "Threatens the very fabric the nation was founded."

A few moments stop as sounds of agreement echoes at his side, the representatives swayed to his cause. A cough interrupts him as Frederick's smile comes into view.

"Unfortunately, the recent war has caused great unrest," Frederick smiles deepens. "The proposition in appeasing the riots, along with the calls for reforms."

He gestures to the delegates at his side. "Has allowed the commons to enjoy a slim majority hold over the state legislature." The men at his stands, depicting the military medal, handed over to Germanian commoners with meritorious military service.

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George swallows dryly as the men around him nodded in excitement. George grits his teeth as the representatives are blinded by the promises of a parliament controlled by the house of commons. Unable to see the carnage, it would end up as.

The exchange was observed by John, knowing the hall of commons' majority shall be voting for the union, he looks around for allies.

To see eye to eye with Alex, Alex tilts his head, and with a smile, Alex shakes his head. Knowing the men around him descended from the armies of Orvitus, there's no way he'll be able to convince them otherwise.

He looks at Elise, and she nods as the women and men around her observe her decision. She spoke against Frederick, "I wish to ask as to what your plans will be?"

"The geographical distance, after all, is not to be underestimated." Frederick fixes his clothes and responds with a measured tone. "Ah yes, we have a plan to have the Siegcarl royal family travel between two capitals."

Elise looks at him in confusion. "Siegcarl?" Frederick nods. "That's the name we have chosen, for the marriage between the two families."

Elise asks a question, "And why exactly is that? the name you and your king has chosen?" He intertwines his fingers, "It is of course to show the Carlingian roots, in the case of Frankish annexation." Frederick smiles turned menacing.

Elise looks a bit perturbed by the change of expression, but she continues forward. "You expect children to ferry themselves between nations on a regular basis?"

Frederick looks at her confused, "Princess Adelaide was more than capable of doing so?" He smiles, "I believe your princes are more than able to live through the journey." Elise sits down.

Elise dips her head in thought as countless processes went through her head. Hoping to find a reason to avoid the idea of an Orvitian Commonwealth.

A few seconds pass, and a thought occurred to her. "What of the stability of Germania?" Elise shrugs in dismissal. "I heard that the recent schism in Germanian religion has continued to affect the country's ability to fight."

Elise pointed at the Germanian delegation. "After all, we can't just spend money putting down rebellion in your stead."

Frederick waves dismissively. "Milady your concern is unnecessary," He shrugs, smiling seemingly mocking. "The recent rise of liberal ideas drowned any conflict religion could've caused."

Elise stops, and the debates continued for hours as varying factions put forth their concerns. The atmosphere became thick as time went on, those opposed knowing their chances decreasing as the minutes' pass.

A clap from King Arin drags everyone's attention towards him. He smiles softly, "Then it seems that the matter has been settled."

He gestured around parliament, "Is there anyone else that wishes to say anything?." He sits softly on his chair, with his leg intertwined. He spoke with authority. "Then shall we vote for the future of this nation?"

Arin stands "Who here agrees with the union of Germania and Orbritush, and its reorganization to the Orvitian Commonwealth."

"STAND," Arin shouts.

He flourishes his hand upward as the cacophony of steps resounds around the hall. Men and women stood up, announcing their votes.

He gestures to the scribes behind him, "Then the counting shall begin," He looked towards the scribes, commanding them forward. They followed, writing down the names of voters, counting it down for the records.

Arin sat back down, watching the proceedings, the thick atmosphere permeating the halls. John breathes deeply, aware of the fact that this is a losing battle. Locking his eye with Alex that stands along with those who follow, Alex gives John a knowing smile—eliciting from John a look of distaste.

Elise closes her eyes, knowing that she failed. Even with the influence she borrowed from Queen Annabelle. She was unable to prevent an imminent war. She looks towards the hall of commons seeing a majority standing for their votes.

Frederick nods, satisfied, knowing despite the concessions, the reason for his visit shall be made complete. All the while, George looks around his constituents, shoulders hunched engulf in absolute dismay.

A few minutes pass, as the scribes reconvene, they started counting the list made. They look at each other, confirming their data, then sent it towards King Arin.

King Arin nodded thankfully and spoke with a bit of reluctance. "The nation has decided, Parliament has voted for the creation of the Orvitian Commonwealth." Arin's smile looks hesitant, accepting the decision with grace.

Loud noise engulfs the hall as raucous cheering came from the voters and as silent acceptance settled between those who remained seated. Knowing the future has now become foggy.