A man walked up to the podium and a holographic screen turned on in front of him. "Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you for gathering here in such a short notice. We apologize for the inconvenience but a most important decision has just been made that will effect the very future of the Runists. Now without further delay, I give you the Grand Master."
As the man turned and walked away, a much older man approached. He looked to be well into his seventies. He cleared his throat and looked over the auditorium. "My fellow Runists. I thank you for you time but as the man before just said, we have some very great news. Earlier today we met with some representatives from the Federation and began work on a joint project that will hopefully help recover an artifact that will be vital to the recovery of the home planet of Runeology."
There were few whispers back an forth between people. Alex leaned forward a bit. Was that what his mission was going to be? A recovery effort for Earth? Is that even possible and what could this artifact be? So many questions were running though his head, but he was still able to pay attention and not miss a single word. This mission could be a turning point in his own objectives.
"Though I wish I could tell you that a solution has been found to deal with the current situation of Earth, I can not. It is not a guarantee but many of us believe that this artifact just might help point us in the right direction. However, the recovery of this artifact will not be a simple task. For the object in question lies deep in Galvantian space." He gave a pause to allow a few more whispers among the audience. "But fear not. For the Federation has decided to help us in this mission. Though it risks open war, they are willing to supply us with a star ship and crew to command. For such a thing to be done without any question of the Runist in charge, the one assigned to this mission with be promoted to a full Admiral in the Federation Army."
This got the crowd really started. Whispers were going on throughout the whole room now. Alex, however, just leaned back with a surprised look on his face. This... couldn't be the same mission they had assigned him this morning could it? He wasn't given any detail then it was a very important mission, but this?
"Should this mission succeed, it will not only mean a chance to recover Earth, but insure any future cooperation with the Federation in missions. This will be the first time the Federation and Runists have collaborated on a mission. That is why, after much consideration, we have chosen Master Runist Alex Sunders for this mission."
Alex was frozen with a surprised expression on his face as some of the people around him started whispering their congratulations and patting him on the shoulder. He just couldn't believe it. With that kind of promotion, his plans just received a jet boost.
"In addition, I would also like to announce that I have decided to name him as my successor as Grand Master when my time has passed."
-to be continued.
((I know, not much atm, but will add throughout the next couple days. Just showing that I am working on it ^_^ ))
