OBS Chapter 337 Elected Chairman
Chapter 337 Elected Chairman
Chapter 337 Elected Chairman
"The sole purpose of this meeting is to formally establish the Cataclysmic Response Committee, based on the imminent existential threat facing our civilization," and to elect a chairman capable of coordinating the overall situation and leading all forces of the alliance in combating the threat.
Without much preamble, Viktor cut straight to the heart of the matter. His next words reverberated like thunder in the silent hall: "Because, according to the precise intelligence we currently possess, the End—has begun."
"What?"
"How is this possible?"
"Your Excellency Speaker, is the source of this information reliable?"
"Wasn't the prediction that it would take nearly twenty years?"
An uncontrollable gasp, doubt, and gasps filled the hall. Even though the attendees were all high-ranking wizards who had seen it all, they could hardly remain calm in the face of this earth-shattering news.
"Silence!" Victor's voice suddenly rose, and he slammed his oak hammer heavily on the table. With the sound of the blow, an invisible pressure spread out, instantly silencing the noisy discussions.
His expression was grave as he continued, "The specific details, and the latest information we currently have regarding the 'End' form, will be explained in detail by Lord Rex Ashford, the Obsidian Tower Master who personally experienced this event and suffered the most."
As soon as he finished speaking, a side door opened, and Rex Ashford, dressed in a black robe and still looking somewhat tired, strode onto the central stage.
He nodded slightly to Speaker Victor, then turned to the entire room and began to recount in a deep voice the terrorist attack on Obsidian Tower.
From the sudden appearance of the swarm of insects to the instant annihilation of the border villages, and then to Obsidian City being besieged by an endless sea of insects with its shield on the verge of collapse—Rex's narrative doesn't dwell on the details, but every single one is filled with bloodshed and despair.
Especially when he mentioned that it only took a little over a day from the attack to the city being on the verge of falling, many councilors present looked extremely grim. They couldn't help but start to wonder: how long could their own wizard tower withstand an attack of the same scale?
When Rex said that after several days of emergency investigation and analysis of battlefield traces, it could be basically determined that the swarm did not migrate from the ground, but most likely appeared directly in the heart of Obsidian Tower's territory through some kind of "long-distance teleportation" method, the audience gasped again.
"Teleportation spell?"
"How is that possible? Doesn't it require stable node coordinates?"
"The elves' rainbow bridge technology has long been lost! These insects—"
This time, the exclamation turned into horror. They were not unfamiliar with the name of teleportation spell. In ancient records and in the era when elves were still active, it was possible to teleport limited supplies or personnel with the help of elven magic and pre-established teleportation nodes.
But since the elves disappeared into Avalon, the relevant technology has long been lost. Now, these swarms of insects known as the "End Vanguard" are able to ignore distance and node limitations and carry out large-scale mass teleportation?
Doesn't this mean that any wizard tower or important stronghold in the alliance could be suddenly attacked by a swarm of insects at any time without warning, shattering any sense of security and sending a chill down the spines of every councilor?
Finally, Rex's voice, filled with sincere gratitude, turned towards Leon's direction: "—On behalf of the hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians of Obsidian Tower, I once again solemnly thank Master Leon Carlson of Leli Tower and his companions for their timely assistance. If it weren't for their miraculous intervention, Obsidian City would be history by now. In my opinion, in terms of strength, responsibility, and the ability to grasp and respond to intelligence regarding the 'End,' Master Leon is the most suitable and deserving candidate to serve as the chairman of the 'Great Cataclysm Response Committee'!"
After Rex finished speaking, he bowed slightly to the audience. Then, at the speaker's signal, he walked to the side and found an empty seat to sit down. The hall fell into a heavy silence, with only heavy breathing and suppressed whispers.
Speaker Victor returned to the center: "The situation is clear to everyone. 'The End' is not a distant prophecy, but a reality that has already tolled its death knell. We have no time for further debate or observation. Establishing a response committee, electing a chairman, and consolidating all the alliance's strength are urgent matters. Now, begin the nomination and voting."
The voting process was faster than expected. Although a few voices remained, mainly from several councilors closely associated with the White Crested Tower and the Heavenly Abyss Tower, who believed that Li Ang was still young and inexperienced and might lack the experience to coordinate the overall situation, and were more inclined to recommend [Icebound] Icarus or [Giant] Makarov, the overwhelming number of votes still went to Li Ang.
After all, his victory over Makarov in the Alliance Friendly Match demonstrated the Alliance's top-tier combat strength. His feat of leading his squad to reinforce Obsidian Tower and destroy the insect hive had just been confirmed by Rex himself; his achievements and abilities were undeniable. Moreover, he was the first to bring back the warning about the "End," and he established close ties with the elves, dwarves, and dragons, making his strategic value unmatched. Unbeknownst to many, the title of "the Alliance's strongest wizard of our time" had already been quietly bestowed upon this young black-robed wizard in their hearts.
In the final vote count, Li Ang received more than 70% of the votes and was elected as the first chairman of the "Great Catastrophe Response Committee" without any suspense.
At the end of the meeting, Speaker Victor personally and solemnly handed a simple mithril badge with a seven-pointed star pattern in the center to Li Ang.
"Chairman Li Ang," the speaker said with unprecedented seriousness, "this badge is directly connected to the core communication network of the Alliance's seven main towers."
From this moment forward, the Alliance's seven towers' standing wizarding forces, strategic resource allocation authority, and intelligence-sharing system—all in matters related to the "End"—will be under your unified command and coordination. The fate of the Alliance rests in your hands.
Li Ang took a deep breath and accepted the heavy badge with both hands. The cool metallic touch pressed against his palms, and he could feel the heavy responsibility it contained. He raised his head, his gaze firm: "I will not fail in my duty."
As the meeting officially ended and the members of parliament began to leave or talk to each other, Li Ang saw an unexpected figure standing to the side talking with Speaker Victor.
The Elf King Augustus remained as gentle and refined as ever, and standing beside him was his old acquaintance, the White Tiger, Sherry.
Li Ang was somewhat surprised and stepped forward: "Your Majesty August? When did you arrive in Chalk City?"
August turned around and smiled at Leon, while Sherry bowed respectfully to him.