Chapter 13: Sucess

Ferdinand Pov

I was having lunch with my family, and the smile on my face didn't leave for a minute, it was also on my mum and dad's faces, with my grandfather laughing a lot as he looked at the newspaper that was in his hands.

What was in the paper was the news of the Legionnaires' victory in the Parliamentary elections, Arthur Iordanescu had become the new Prime Minister of Dacia, now all that needed to be done was the formal appointment of him in front of the entire Parliament, and in front of my father.

''That is great! Now we will have back the power to guide the country'' Said my grandfather as he put down the newspaper and started to eat with a smile on his face.

''Yes, Father, with Royal Power being restored, it will be easier for us to prepare Dacia for the future,'' My father said seriously as he sipped his juice, with my mother nodding her head in agreement.

The smile that was on my mother was quite radiant, she is clearly happy that the Royal Power will be restored, which I can understand, as she comes from a Russy Noble Family, who were used to ruling their fiefs however they wanted, being Grand-Duchess of a country where the Royal Family had no power should have made her angry.

''Well, let's focus on another subject, Ferdinand, I have some questions for you'' Said my grandfather, making me focus on him, he looked quite serious.

''Yes, Grandfather'' I say while staying as calm as possible, I'm curious to know what he's going to ask me.

''In the future, you will lead Dacia, as a future Monarch, what do you think should be the ideal form of Government? Don't be afraid to give the wrong answer, my dear grandson, and just so I know what you think'' Said my grandfather, this made me raise an eyebrow, no one would ask that kind of question to a child, but I think that's because also to my fame as a genius.

Well, it's time to respond in the most incredible way possible.

3rd pov

''Grandfather, I believe that the Power of Decision should always be in the hands of the Monarch, I think the best way for Dacia would be to create an 'Organic Government', where the Monarchy and the Church would be working together, in addition to making the Parliament become advisory only, thus making the Royal Family have absolute power in the country'' Ferdinand replied as he took his juice and drank it, he then focused once more on his grandfather.

''But that basically makes you considered by some to be a Tyrant, Ferdinand, you know that, correct? Not everyone can agree with this type of Government, as they will not feel represented'' John asked this time, his face getting quite serious.

''I know, but I have a way of dealing with it, basically, it would be to decentralize the Government, with the cities, towns, and villages receiving the proper levels of autonomy, but also decreasing the size of the provinces and creating new ones, to prevent it from being created a sense of Regionalism, but also creating laws so that the Central Government's Decision is obeyed, in addition to starting to Indoctrinate the next generations, whether in orphanages or schools, to be loyal to the Monarchy, God too, obviously.'' Ferdinand replied, this time being he who was getting serious, he saw that the time had come to show some of his ideas.

This is something he thought a lot about, even if Ferdinand wanted to create an Absolutist Monarchy for his future Empire, he soon saw the problems of this, as all decisions, state and regional, would basically have to be resolved by him, increasing so much paperwork as for stress, it was then that such an idea popped into his head, making him remember a certain country in a mod of a game dear to him.

Creating an ''Organic Empire'' would be the best option, as cities, towns, and villages would be like cells, being ''independent'' but working together so that the ''Organism'' (country) would work, with the ''Brain'' (Central Government) basically controlling the ''Body''.

After hearing Ferdinand's reply, both Johan and his father were thoughtful, as Ferdinand's replies were quite good, such a Government would be great for the Monarchy, and the Orthodox Church would like to regain Power and Voice in the country, so they would clearly support the idea of ''Organic Government'' that Ferdinand said.

Hell, chances were the Patriarch of the Dacian Orthodox Church would put Ferdinand on a pedestal and glorify the Royal Family for several days, which actually wouldn't be that bad.

Dmitrievna had a bigger smile on her face after hearing Ferdinand's answers, which she was quite proud of, as she was acting like a true Crown Prince (in her view).

In the Prime Minister's Office

Former Prime Minister Alexandru Cristescu was in the office next to his former Cabinet, everyone had somber expressions on their faces, which was justifiable, after all, they lost the elections to the Legionnaires.

''What do we do now?'' asked Ionache Varias, as he looked into Alexandru's eyes.

'' *Sigh* We can't do anything '' Alexandru replied as he lowered his head, his response surprised everyone in the Cabinet.

''What do you mean nothing?! Shouldn't the Republic help us?!'' Shouted the Ex-Minister of Internal Affairs angrily, he thought that the Republicans would help them at that moment.

''The Republic doesn't care if it's these Monarchists or us Liberals, all that matters to them is that Dacia allies with the Republic in the future War against the Empire''' Alexandru replied while clenching his fists, but he squeezed too hard, making so that his nails dug into his hand and a little blood came out.

''...So it's all over,'' Ionache declared while heaving a heavy sigh, without the support of the Republic, they wouldn't even dare to stage a Coup.

''The only thing we can do is stand up against the Legionnaires in Parliament, creating coalitions or whatever to prevent everything we've achieved from being destroyed.'' Alexandru said while serious to everyone in the office, who nodded in agreement.

Even if they no longer have the support of the Republic, they will fight tooth and nail against the Legionnaires, even if it is in vain, you have to try because hope is the last thing that dies.

At a National-Legionary Party rally in Os.

''Brothers and Sisters, the time has finally come, Dacia...has finally woken up'' declared Arthur to the throng of people who were there, both Legionnaire sympathizers and Party members alike.

''We managed to reach Power in the name of God and the Grand Duke, now we need to reach the hearts of the Dacian People! For a long time, Dacia was a slave to the Liberalism that plagued our Nation, but all that changes today! Under the guidance of God and our Beloved Monarch, we will stop being just a Grand Duchy and finally, we will take what is ours by birthright and mainly, OUR PLACE IN THE SUN'' Said Arthur shouting at the end, with all the people who heard shouting in excitement, several raised their arms in Roman salute, which Arthur responded by returning the same salute.

''HAIL DACIA! HAIL DACIA! HAIL DACIA!''