Chronicles of an Evil Overlord

by Melancholy


Rule 36

Domination of Equestria - T+36 - days.

“The first meeting of the Renovation Committee for the Castle of the Supreme Overlord is now in session. Secretary, do we have quorum?

“Indeed Madam Chairpony, we have quorum. All members are present. Miss Verbal Dictation is hereby noted as Chair.”

“Fantastic. Now, the first order of business, as mandated by Our Supreme Overlord, the renovation and development of the dungeon blocks. You have the proposals in front of you?”

“We do. Is it really necessary to construct an additional four dungeon blocks? Are the two already present in the original castle not enough?
“I agree, this seems excessive. Surely there are higher priorities?”

“Members, please. I admit, I share some of your concerns, but the matter isn’t really up for debate. It’s an order from the Overlord himself. The original High Magic Containment block is to be renamed Block M. The current secure block is to be renamed Block H.”

“Is there a reason for that?”
“Indeed, all the new blocks are to have similar one letter designations. Is there some scheme behind all this? It just seems confusing to me.”

“If I may address the members Madam Chairpony?”
“Go ahead. The Master for Excessive Thinking has the floor.”
“If I understand the thinking here, Our Supreme Overlord is looking to the future. He’s planning on having high risk prisoners kept apart.”

“Oh, yes, I see now. This relates to the After-Harmony Project doesn’t it?”
“Humm, I can see where he’s coming from.”

“Good. Now, these blocks are to be finished as quickly as possible. Our Overlord is expecting to fill them in short order. Master of Engineering, do you foresee any problems with the the proposed designs?”
“No Madam Chairpony, we have extra stocks of stone and metal being shipped in from Manehattan as we speak. We also have supplies of Nightmare wood and Poison Joke staining coming in from Outpost Everfree, although they are subject to delays because of the increase in wild animal activity.”

“Master of Security, can you ensure the safety of these shipments?”
“I can Madam Chairpony. I’ll have four extra divisions sent there at once.”
“Perfect. Now, if there’s nothing else on this matter, we have quite the packed agenda.”

“Actually, Madam Chairpony…”
“What is it Miss Hooves?”

“Actually, I’ve been meaning to ask, why is there a child at this meeting?”
“I agree, this is most irregular. This is an important committee, not a creche.”

“Silence, all of you. Miss Dinky Hooves is a high level adviser to Our Supreme Overlord himself. Not only has she a right to be here, but she has a right to speak on any matter.
Now, don’t worry about them, what was it?”

“Well, um, we’re naming the blocks after the Elements of Harmony right?”
“That’s right?”
“Well, there might be a problem…”
“And what would that be?”
“There’s two L’s.”


……

“So there is.”
“Huh, that could be confusing.”
“It could lead to confusion when implementing the policy of de-equanising the prisoners.”
“It would save money on signage though…”

“Order! This meeting will be brought to order. This is a serious concern. We will need a solution to this problem at once.”
“Um, Miss Chairpony?”
“You have the floor Miss Hooves.”

“Er...why would I...Never mind, why don’t we just do something to differentiate the two L blocks?
Something like-”

Overlord Rule No:36 I will not imprison members of the same party in the same cell block, let alone the same cell. If they are important prisoners, I will keep the only key to the cell door on my person instead of handing out copies to every bottom-rung guard in the prison.