Bonus Chapter 1

This chapter occurs in the middle of Arc 8, between chapters 330 and 331. I meant to write it back then, but completely forgot. Whoops! Here it is now, as a bonus. Please enjoy!

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Night had finally fallen on the beautiful de Jardin sanctuary planet. The wind was even, the skies were clear, and the weather was temperate and calm. The Corvus Republic was midway through its weeklong celebration and discussion regarding the formation of their Constitution, the Articles of their Republic.

It was a process that gave each of them a greater sense of solidarity, certainly more than they had ever experienced in their lives prior to joining the fleet. It was something that gave them stability and strength, as well a communal goal for them to strive towards.