First Baffin Zoner Zummit at The Zenarch, Malaclypse Freeport

[Eduard]

Robert was looking at the crowd, waiting for someone to step on the podium when he suddenly heard someone calling him from behind.

When he turned behind he was astonished to see the Administrator of Freeport 10

" Bonjour. Indeed, monsieur Robert d'Autoine, at your service. He said shaking his hands with Lucky

" It's a most cherished surprise to have your presence here. I assure you, the pleasure is mine as well.

It's extraordinary to see that my ideas shook interest in you, monsieur. And yes, my proposition still stands and I would appreciate if you would want me to share it with you "

He took a brief pause to look at the podium, he noticed a somewhat old man appearing on it preparing for his speech. Looks like Robert can't pay attention to this one.

" Achille will fill me up " he thought.

Afterwards, he looked back in Lucky's eyes, he wasn't sure if the Freeport 10 administrator will arrive at the summit or not. In fact, the administrator is the main reason Robert was here, since it was one of the most convenient places to meet him in person.

" As you know, the Commonwealth currently bases itself in the Taus, and, since you are the Administrator of Freeport 10, I was wondering what kind of price do I need to pay to annex the Freeport 10 under the Commonwealth's influence. " He took a brief pause, checking if Lucky is paying attention to him

" My proposition is simple. I want you to join the Commonwealth, together with your station. Your station will be under the ownership of the Commonwealth, but, we would still need to appoint an overseer to administrate it. That overseer would be you. What do you think? "

His proposal is at high stakes though, and he knew that, an administrator wouldn't simply accept this. He had to present him the advantages of this proposition.

" I believe this proposition would be very profitable for both of us, you will keep your administrator rights and power, with the bonus being part, and having your loyalty to the Commonwealth. In return, the Commonwealth could take care of the Freeport's best interests. I dare say, I already have so much in mind with that exquisite station of yours " He added.

"One of these ideas consist of the Commonwealth joining the Confederation of Freeports, and if you accept the proposition, the Freeport 10 as well. " He said with a faint grin

"This proposition, if accepted, would provide both me and you, the backbone and influence required to properly deal with the parties in the Taus. Mainly the Outcasts and Gallia.

I would like to hear your thoughts and opinions before going any further, monsieur. I understand this would be a complicated decisions. I feel needed to remind once again that you won't lose anything, your administrator privileges or your influence. In fact I do believe that this proposition would boast only advantages for both of us "

He then took a pause, longer than the others, he was carefully examining the administrator, waiting patiently for his response.

In the meantime, the person which was on the podium just finished his speech. Robert didn't even pay attention to that sadly.

Even though his ideas were brought into discussion before, those discussions were faint and vague, one could say they were non-existent. But, he was now presented the chance of speaking with Lucky face to face. He didn't want to hesitate any moment, and to him, it seemed like Lucky had the same thoughts. That brought a level of optimism regarding the fate of this deal in his eyes.

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King Eduard is the greatest