Appearances were essential for gaining respect in Neo Arachnis and President Cybers desired the highest respect. He stood in his chamber at the pinnacle of the palace, his attention focused on a large gold-framed mirror.
He prized these small pockets of time when he could focus entirely on himself, with no one to distract him. He was dressed in only a towel around his waist, and his golden hair was still wet.
Amarterasu knew that he was an attractive man, but he still couldn't help but smile as he observed his defined muscles that he had devoted so much time to perfecting. The other presidents had been old men whose appearances had been forgettable or entirely unappealing. However, he was a handsome man with perfectly styled golden hair and sharp blue eyes.
Beauty demanded respect, and he would be respected more than any other president.
There was a knock at the door, and Amarterasu was pulled out of his thoughts. "You may enter," he commanded carelessly. A train of servants entered, carrying his outfit for the night. He slipped into a white high-collared shirt and straight white pants. On top of his simple underclothes, he put on a sleek white blazer embroidered in gold thread and a long white dress coat.
He closed his eyes, savoring the moment as the servants placed the Crest of the Presidency around his neck. The heavy gold necklace was a symbol of power that had been worn by every president since the founding of Neo Arachnis.
People had mocked the boy living in the slums when he told them that one day he would rule over them, but none of them were laughing now.
Amarterasu waved his servants out of the room, taking in the last few minutes until his grand entrance. He had spared no expense on this party, as he had wanted it to be a grand show of power.
He wanted to instill fear in their hearts, but more than that he wanted them to feel a deep jealousy towards the man who had the power and wealth that they so desired but now could only dream of.