youthful-authority

The chapter introduces General Arslan, a young and charismatic military leader from Turkistan, who suddenly assumes command of all U.S. armed forces during an unspecified emergency. The narrative follows Franklin Bond, a school principal in Kraftsville, Illinois, as Arslan's troops arrive and occupy the local school, signaling a dramatic shift in power and the imposition of martial law. The chapter ends with preparations for a victory celebration, highlighting the surreal and unsettling atmosphere of this sudden military takeover.