The disappearance of the expedition team was now linked to the Saint. The Oracle Star might just be their base camp, which meant that would be the destination of those being abducted.
A snake couldn't do without its head. Kashawen initiated a motion to remove Ryan and demanded the establishment of a temporary standing committee to deal with this unprecedented terrorist activity. Ryan clearly couldn't shrink from the responsibility of breeding such an organization.
The other countries were enraged. They felt that the Aslan Empire was going overboard, but these were extraordinary times. It wasn't time to fight amongst themselves. They needed someone with power to act efficiently. The expedition this time would definitely be a joint force, but the main country paying for it would be the Aslan Empire. No one would object to their requests now.
Ryan was removed through a two-thirds vote.