Chapter 4:
The silence in the grand hall was deafening. All eyes were on Classic Blackwood, the son of the former ruler, the heir whose path had been uncertain until now.
Chris, seated in his place of honor, observed quietly, his expression unreadable. He had built the Blackwood Empire, shaped it with his own hands, and now, it was Ethan who sat on the throne. But the true question lingered—where did Classic stand?
Classic slowly rose from his seat, his sharp gaze sweeping across the room. The rulers of the world were watching, waiting for his answer.
Then, with unwavering confidence, he spoke.
"The Blackwood Empire is unshakable. The Blackwood Union is absolute. And I, Classic Blackwood, stand by its rule."
A murmur spread through the hall. Some in the audience had hoped for division, a crack in the Blackwood family's iron grip—but there was none.
Chris leaned forward slightly, a rare smirk appearing on his face. He had already foreseen this.
Ethan gave a slow nod of approval. "Then, let it be known—Classic Blackwood remains a pillar of this empire. His word holds weight, his actions carry authority. The Blackwood legacy is not just mine to uphold but ours."
Christiana, standing firm as the Dictator of the Union, watched the exchange closely. She had always been the enforcer, the one who executed orders without hesitation. Now, Classic was solidifying his place.
Then Chris, the man who had once ruled over all, finally spoke. His voice, though calm, carried a weight that could silence nations.
"Classic has made his stance clear. He understands the responsibility that comes with this name. There will be no questioning his position. The world must recognize—our rule is not divided. It is unified."
The gathered rulers and officials understood the message loud and clear. There was no power struggle within the Blackwood Empire. No opportunity for rebellion. The dynasty remained intact, stronger than ever.
Ethan turned back to the audience, his voice firm. "Now that it is settled, we move forward. The next phase of the Blackwood Union begins today."
The finality in his tone made it clear—this was not a moment of negotiation. It was a declaration of absolute dominance.
And as the hall erupted in applause, the world knew one undeniable truth:
The Blackwood name was eternal.