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Jale and the Threemind fill you in on the rest of the details. Truthfully, you suspected something like this may happen after you would be killed- as soon as the two parties appeared before you you suspected that the Supremacists would gain the upper hand. Their ideology is stronger and fits more within the type of violent direct-action types that would lend themselves well to political upheveal. The Economists, and Hwat... too considerate. Too pensive. Much like yourself.
The hard truth comes next. They didn't <span class="mu-i">want</span> you back. The AI network and computer aligns itself with you; with a legalistic view of things, but emotionally? The fact that they never even tried to bring you back as a desperate last measure meant that things weren't that dire for the new power structure- and those that built it. The highest level Enforcers were more loyal to Hwat then yourself; and of the remaining Jaxtians- they follow their new leader more then you. There was no grand protest or siege on the Hegemonic control building to try and revive you- only one loyal commando did it. Even worse that it felt like you just died a second ago- waking up to a new and ambitious body... but is it actually for the best? You died, and while you never wish you stayed dead now, you can see how you'd be a serious inconvenience for Wrix's new plan- and his popular support.
It's true, what Kerjak said about you. Being one of the smartest Jaxtians ever doesn't make you unable to make mistakes. You were so busy in your mind with your theories and politics and historical paradigms you never stopped to actually see what people wanted. The Supreme Ruler is never beholden to the will of the people- the people don't decide what happens in the Hegemony because you actually <span class="mu-i">do</span> know better then them, that is the purpose of the office and the Hegemony's pride. But if you are truly unwanted and everyone is keen to replace you besides a few loyal followers- maybe they have a point? Maybe you were just <span class="mu-i">wrong</span>?
Now comes the hard decision. You could try to take back the mantle of the Supreme Ruler- but there would be even more chaos and possible infighting if that happens. You may not even know what is best for the Hegemony. But the fact that Wrix is wearing the Deathmask can only mean one thing- something <span class="mu-i"><span class="mu-s">very brutal</span></span> is coming unless you step in and stop it. Something that will change the Hegemony forever. But is that actually <span class="mu-i">bad</span>? Even with the mask, some traditions and precedence hold true, and <span class="mu-i"><span class="mu-s">you know</span></span> that if you surrender to Wrix and name him your official successor, he will spare you and give you a place in the Hegemony- or at least the Vassal-States.
“Whatever you decide, my Lord, just know I will always serve you and you alone.”
<span class="mu-b">”...Thank you, Jale. That means a lot to me.”</span>
>Take back the Supreme Rulership
>Surrender to Wrix
