[h1]Vorehm[/h1]
[h3]Silgo[/h3]
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[i]Bang[/i]

The sound of a rifle rang through the air, soon followed by the sounds of other weapons discharging their munitions. Bodies slumped to the ground as the public execution was over just as quickly as it had seemed to have begun, finding a line of civilians who opposed the new order dead within seconds. Their rule was absolute, questioning it was a sentence to death. There were more executions to be had that day each a group of five as per the hierarchs orders. Military uniforms of the Vornehm soldiers marched the the streets, making their daily rounds. 

“Call it in. Another five dead. Four old irish supporters and one Aldoran immigrant.” A soldier, Captain Ulysses Frederick, stated as he went over the list contained on a holo-pad in his hand. The soldier’s boots clicked on the ground as he walked away from the execution ground and faced the crowd which watched on. “Let this be a reminder that Empress and Emperor Kelly are not one’s whose rule is to be not to be questioned or disputed in any form. As citizens it is your duty to uphold the values of our nation such as loyalty and integrity, you may stay to watch the other executions or you may return to your daily activities good day,” the soldier droned as he stated the standard reminder per these executions. 

With a sigh, Frederick returned to his squad and tapped a few buttons on the holo-pad. He disliked the executions but they were a necessity in order to keep the people in line and unquestioning. Luckily, his squad’s shift was done for now.

“Sir, we have received reports that Iceland has decided to become a part of the nation. Apparently, the local government had that, rather than risk war, they would sacrifice their independence as a people,” a courier reported as the hud display from his helmet disappeared, transferring the report to the captain.

“Interesting, let us hope that the Aldorans do not mind. Those scumbags better keep out of our business,” Frederick remarked as he scrolled down on his holo-pad discovering that the courier’s information was correct. The Empress and Emperor had been busy with their “diplomatic” duties with expanding the nation. Luckily there was no war for he knew that other nations may have very well gotten involved. 

He thanked the courier before dismissing his men after they finished moving the bodies of those executed. Walking behind his squad to the barracks, he remembered that the war had ended just about one year ago and not much damage had come to the Vornehm nation. All he knew of the matter was that the leaders of their fine nation needed to increase internal stability, Frederick would happily follow orders so long as it meant his family could eat. 

The captain sat at the table of the barracks, taking of his helmet and listening to the light hum as it powered off. Hopefully the days of the future would become better to where he could see his family again, that was all he wanted now.