As the four leaders sat down, Luke studied them.
The Firemaster of Pilo looked ferocious, but his bejeweled garments bespoke a love for wealth.
The Sage of Chime was a slender man. His calm demeanor, spectacles, and white robes bespoke a love for his people, and a purpose-driven life.
The sectmaster of the Narrow Glacier Sect was shrewd and driven- she had taken her post by force.
As for the spiritual leader of Kreus, he was an old con man.
Luke looked them up and down as he prepared his next words.
"As the new leader of Xilec, I would like to revitalize not just Xilec, but the entire Star System. To this end, I would like to buy your ruling rights."
"As a new EX Pilot, I can revitalize the economy of Xilec with the publication of my crowning ceremony alone. But if I were not to be crowned the head of Xilec, but instead the star system, all five planets will see increased tourism amongst the other benefits."
"To this end, I am willing to reimburse you greatly. If all four of you agree, I can give you each 250 trillion federation coins in exchange. Otherwise, I can give each interested party 100 trillion federation coins, more than the Federation decided to give to the Wavemount corporation."
"Thoughts?"
The firemaster was the first to respond. With a nervous laugh, he revealed his thoughts. "I agree if everyone else does."
The Sectmaster spoke in a high lilt. "As long as my sect is given provisions to leave the planet over the next year, we'll take the funds to move to a better world."
The sage spoke next. "Will you promise to endeavor to make the planet Chime great without ever compromising its natural beauty?"
Luke lifted his right hand. "I, Luke Jaywalker, on my foundation as the Ruler of Xilec, promise to never compromise the natural beauty of the planet Chime, and to endeavor to build lasting prosperity on each planet of this star system."
The sage nodded. "What is good for my people is good for me. I can accept the 250 trillion- provided you pay it not to me, but every coin to the people of Chime."
The three turned to the spiritual leader of Kreus.
"I'll accept on one condition." The crafty old man stated. "If each of you give me 20 trillion from your 250 trillion, I'll accept as well."
The three rulers snickered. "Alternatively, we can attack your 'planet' together and take the ruling rights by force, splitting the 250 million three ways. What say you?"
"Yes, yes, I'll take the 250 trillion." The shady ruler quickly replied.
"Great!" Luke shouted, clapping his hands together. "Prime Minister, please bring the papers. Write in a 12-month's leave for the Glacial Ice Sect and a provision for the people of Chime. Envoys, please sign as witnesses."
As the four ruler dipped their names in ink, Luke smiled. By offering a much higher rate than the planet's worth, he was able to extort something much higher in price. By owning the entire system, he would be able to mold it to his liking.
With his new status as an EX-Pilot, he was allowed to use his Tier 4 status to use a portion of the top-secret, military-grade technology to enhance his new star system.
With the boom from his coronation, as the first EX Pilot to be crowned a full system it was well worth the exorbitant price.
He handed over the 750 trillion coins to their new owners. After allocating the remaining 250 trillion to a planet appreciation fund for the planet Chime's farmers and gardeners, he was left with just under 399 Quadrillion funds and a Quintillion coin rock burning a hole in his back pocket.
Catching his breath, Luke smiled. It was time for his coronation. As the new ruler of the system, he needed a new crown.
After fabricating the new crown out of silver and gold with black and white spirals rising to meet studded blue diamonds, his new crown bespoke the chaos of multiple worlds.
He filmed a short video of his back, wearing a black and white cloak and approaching a dais. The prime minister crowned him, while the four rulers lay their crowns and ruling rods at his feet.
The short video quickly spiraled out of control.