And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
( Isaiah 32 : 17 )
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The next morning,
Nion appeared in all televisions at the early hour of 10 o'clock. He awoke many people from their slumber and disrupted most of the peoples work as all had to stop to watch.
How could they not?
The King of Earth had caused too much chaos every time he appeared. First time he appeared, he took over the whole planet, second he established himself as the King of the Earth, third he torched hundred live on television.
Every single time it was always something Major.
Nion appeared sitting on his crystal throne, fitting for the King. He was wearing his usual suit and helmet that kept his identity concealed. The man sat leisurely as he was here to ask people how their day was but their was a hidden authority within his stature.
Who dares to question a King if he wants to lay flat on his throne?
"Hello, people of Earth," Nion stated, "As I have stated on my last telecast, I have taken it upon myself to clean the city of Gotham."
Nion shifted and took a more serious pose, "I have gone through the details of the city and have decided to take control. I have said that I will not be implementing or changing any law anytime soon, but your Systemic infrastructure is pathetic.
So, I will be implementing My Law.
It will start with the city of Gotham before moving to other cities across US before moving to other countries. Do not worry, I am only trying to make it so the civilians could live freely withing their Rights.
And, from today onward, Gotham will be under my direct vision.
These are the changes that will be implemented immediately and will only apply to Gotham for the period. Let's start with small things,
First, Laws. All laws will be revised to make it gender neutral. No gender will be exempted from protection and punishment. All will be treated equally. These laws will also branch into the section of Marriage and such, But we will come to it a bit later.
Second, Harsher punishments for the crimes. Criminals with extensive record of crime will be given death penalty, no questions asked. Even if plead insane, you have had the chance, but no more terrorizing the people.
The sentences for crimes such as Terrorism, murder, rape, abuse, and such will be increased. And people under the attempted crime will be given punishment as for the crime committed. The punishment for the Attempted Murder will not be less than for Murder. You just failed, that doesn't mean you are not guilty.
Third, Weapons permit. Under the Law, all citizens are allowed to carry concealed firearm and given authority to defend yourselves from criminals. You are also allowed to carry pocket knife no longer than 4 inches and it should be sheathed.
You have the right to defend yourselves, use it well.
Fourth, Health. All health services will be free from today onward. This rule includes the private hospitals. The separate clinics may charge their patients but if its not withing regular and affordable price, your license will be revoked. If you only deliver your services to the rich, your license will be revoked.
Treat all life equally, I will be paying your salary.
Fifth, Education. Education from kindergarten to High School will be free. All that have owed dept under education will be relived of such dept. We educate to create a better society, not chain it down.
The curriculum for the education will be under my supervision and no gender studies will ever be conducted in school. The teenagers can't even figure what they are going to eat tomorrow. If any protest were to happen regarding this law, or any attempt of going behind me. I will put you all in jail for eternity. I mean it.
Sixth, Elections. No candidate will henceforth allowed to accept donations or any other fund or services from any type of organization. The Candidates will be given a specific amount by the government and you will only be allowed to use in in your campaign. If you think that this is not fair or that you can't, you are clearly not suited for the job.
And all candidates will be chosen by my algorithm. No more mouth chewing politicians, only those that are capable will be elected. This means, the candidates will be independent and will have no inclination to favor any organization and will do their job justly.
Seventh, legal age of adulthood. Male and Female above 18 will be considered adults but that doesn't mean you kick them out. You help them with getting a job and gain a financial independence before letting them go. I don't want an increase of homeless teenagers in my Empire. Take care of your children, it is your responsibility to make them an adult, not society.
What are we, your child care?
Eighth, Abortion. Abortion will be only be conducted in a consent of both parents involved. No woman shall abort the baby on her own and in situation that father wants to have the baby, the woman shall agree. The Father then will take care of the woman until she gives birth and she shall cut all ties with both of them.
In case the woman wants to have the baby, but is in need of help. You can go to one of the hospitals and they will assist you with everything.
Yeah, Yeah, and if both parents agree and the baby is aborted. Both parents will be arrested and charged of Murder. Sorry, got to keep the laws. If you don't want to be in this kind of situation, keep it shut.
Ninth, Shelters. There will be multiple shelters that will be opened across Gotham. It will also be directly monitored by me. Those who need help and think that the authorities can't handle it, you can go there. You will be given protection and housing until the situation is resolved.
Ten, Tax. Tax laws will be revised and reduced to keep the economy safe and lessen the burden on civilians. Those that have been exempt form specific tax laws will be met and charged for their crimes. Mostly. the central currency will be changed to credits. These changes will be immediate and their value will be managed by me alone.
So, don't worry about inflation.
Those will accounts or balance your can still use the currency in your pockets. You can exchange them for credits in your nearest banks. Do not worry, this change will be gradual, do not rush to the banks and crowd it.
Eleventh, Divorce. I am can't believe that I would have to talk about this. Sorry, how hard is for you idiots to keep a marriage? The statistic is laughable for a species. Again, The laws will be gender neutral and fair to all.
First of it all is the criminal charge for Paternity Fraud. You will be charged for at least one year of prison sentence and you will be asked to do public service for the next. I never thought I will be creating a law like this, God what have I come to.
Second, in Divorce. The spouses have not inclination to financially support the other. In case you have a child, the spouse is to only support the child. Child support will only for the child and not the spouse. You are responsible adult, you don't need to depend on others to take care of you.
In case of cheating, the cheater will not be given the child, period. You had the time to get divorce. In case of abuse, the spouse is to pay for the therapy, but also will be jailed. This goes both ways, so be careful.
This law shall be applied to all, to those before this law and after.
Twelfth.'
Nion got up from his seat and the camera followed him. Nion then stood before a giant humanoid robot that dwarfed him. The 10 foot tall giant looked menacing as it looked to the camera.
"This guy here is a Sentinel. They will be deployed to Gotham to assist the police. They will each pair will an officer forming a team, each complementing the other in their unique way. These guy are the top of my tech and have the power of an army.
They will patrol the street of Gotham and keep it safe. If you every need help, you can ask them. They are your friendly neighborhood Sentinels."
Nion then turned th camera and showed a whole army of them standing outside his window.
"Yeah, that's it I think?" Nion scratched. "Oh wait, No animal cruelty, you will be charged with murder."
Nion closed the telecast with those words, leaving all that heard baffled. They were expecting many thing, yet their brains took time to comprehend. The minute it finally did, some freaked as Nion just announced his full take over of the nations.
He was no longer a singular force that had no grip on the world.
While some were freaking out, the press from all around got ready to depart to Gotham, for their take on the cover story. One of such was the daily planet. Perry got ready to send his best journalist, Clark and Lois. He quickly contacted them both and gave them the cover story.
...
Nion sat back on his throne as the background behind him changed. The army of Sentinels vanished leaving about five hundred standing.
He didn't have an army of Sentinels.
Each Sentinel was an advance automaton, they were capable of many things. But this advance tech took too much of his treasury to make. He also had other projects running, each was for a different future. He was preparing for Wars while he had peace. He couldn't be like the Justice League and fight the threat when it came knocking on his door.
Yes, he was more than capable of dealing with such threats, but what it the point of having knowledge and not use it.
"Share my thanks to Hiro," Nion stated as he got up. "He really did good work with this one."
["I already did"] Z.A.I replied. ["Should I send the Sentinels through."]
"Not yet, I will meet with Gordon first," Nion stated. "What about the others?" Nion inquired.
["Victor is still adjusting to his new body. The kid is a bit shaken."]
["Barda and Scott are settled down. She asked to meet with you."]
["The Martians are still a bit skeptical, but they are adapting. J'emm is being a good King and J'onnz is assisting him with the political pressure."]
["But, what are we to do with our prisoners?"]
Nion turned, "We got prisoners?!"
["Yes, we do"]
Nion didn't answer and quickly browsed the files to find the prisoner list. He saw the faces, especially Lex Luthor and Steve Trevor, and some of the grunts he found useful. They were captured at the start of the War and they were still locked in prison.
["What are we to do with them?"]
"Haa, I will deal with them," Nion closed the screen and turned.
["You going down there?!"]
"Yeah?" Nion arched a brow.
["Nothing, Lois called for a ride. She want to go to Gotham for cover."]
"Oh," Nion flicked and a Door opened. "I will go meat her, you take care of the prisoners."
Nion didn't wait and walked through.
["(￣ c￣)\ =3 "] Z.A.I sighed a breath of relief, and wiped the virtual sweat.
["I can't let him meet Gilotina. She ticks all his boxes and that could go very wrong."]
Z.A.I was grateful that Zion doesn't actively remember everything. The partial memory was the one that keeping him sane and safe. That is exactly the reason he was attracted to Kara. She was cold and hot at the same time, but Gilotina was Hot and Cold. He can't let his friend fall for a woman who only knows how to kill, and she was way older.
{Too much time waste on Character growth. I don't see the path to a good story.}
Z.A.I quickly reassigned the files, he needed to take care of the Prisoner problem. He also contacted Barda to deal with the Furries.