NEONOO, or PARADISE IN THE NOOSPHERE. Alexander Cherenov

makes Caesar think. I judge this because Caesar is thinking. And rightly so: the mass of such different ingredients will not collectively be in awe of no reason. Even if that is the reason – with a pitiful look does not cause the slightest understanding among people who understand… in gods!

      I have an eye on Jesus: a man blooms right before his eyes. «A little more, a little bit more» – and he will begin «to smell sweet» so that again begins to apply themselves «the anointed of God». I feel the opposite view: not so much an aspirant, but a triumphant one. Here, really: «and the eternal battle – we only dream of peace!» Looks like this guy is nothing does not have against delivering «a few minutes of thrill» to me – it is possible that in the area of the anus.

      «What’s your opinion about the composition of the Initiative Group?» I switch to Caesar: there will be a turn to «Christ»… if he does not want to remain Jesus. «Have you any objections against the fact of convening the Initiative Group? Should someone start?»

      Severely – «in ancient Roman style» – Caesar fulfills his head. More than that: with his eyes he «shakes my hand» – and also «in ancient Roman style»: in the area of the elbow bend.

      «No, dear Chairman: I have no objections against the convocation of the Initiative Group or against its composition.»

      Well, here and for Caesar, I am «dear»! And also I am Chairman with a capital letter! It is «heard» not only by me: everyone else is the same! Looks like it’s my new name now, and, maybe, a position! Not bad! In any case: useful, especially in the context of the triumphant views of Jesus. By the way, the approval of the Roman Izzy is clearly not to his liking: he is not the one, who gains a comrade in arms. Jesus could hardly have heard of ignoramuses about Caesar, but his back is not familiar with roman lashes. The enthusiastic views of the «sympathizers of the «Birth of Christ» at the address of «this Caesar» also contribute to the sobering of the «Son of God»: the people admire «in unison». So there is, for what!

      «Before you put to the vote „form“ I offer to you a small educational program… to blame: an explanation.»

      I’m getting used to the role of the chairperson more and more… but maybe: Chairman?

      «What is a kingdom, an empire, I think everyone knows: it’s the power of the sovereign, most often, the sole. Autocratic, that is. There are classic autocrats, great not only by manifestations, but also by number here. In order not to offend anyone – because no one deserves it – I give a selective list.»

      Of course, «a selective list» is «a balm for the soul»: I have already «aimed».

      «Please welcome: Emperor Nero, the Roman Empire!»

      Unlike himself, earthly, Nero gets off with applause a slight bow and even a slight embarrassment.

      «Emperor Peter the Great, Russian Empire!»

      For a moment, Peter also «shortens himself on the head».

      «… Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, the French Empire!»

      I reward Napoleon’s proper behavior, and the man «smells» of embarrassment and pride.

      – … General Secretary and Prime Minister Stalin, Joseph Vissarionovich… Soviet empire!»

      Stalin silently grins at his gray mustache: just like the one on Earth.

      «And this is not only a far from exhaustive list: that’s very beginning! You can continue for a very long time – and all this will be decent people!»

      I see that understanding is growing, but I have not yet «gone half the way» either. What does it mean: competent people!

      «You yourself already understood, my friends: there are so many of them – applicants and applicants for a place! And the place is one!»

      «Many called, but few chosen ones»! “ Jesus is gloating gloomily not at all in the spirit of himself, earthly. What does it mean: „people grow“! „They are growing straight above themselves!“ He understands: „here you are – not there“: you need to adapt to the changed conditions. Here, after all, the man did not study either history or natural science, but comprehended: in order to live, you must… survive! Survive, go all out! Previously, he sought out more and more death. You can say: asking for trouble, and climbed on the rampage… on the cross, that is. And they „pulled it out of context“ – and the guy quickly realized: „trampling death on death“ – this is „from another opera“! „Here it will be necessary to «trample» in another way – and not only life, but also those, who live! Because «eternal life» – even though eternal, but life is! That is, the struggle for existence! In a smoothed form this is: «and all our life is a struggle!»

      «Dear colleague is right!» I am marked with a tactful look in Jesus: «but do not expect more». «The surest way to turn our world into a theater… blame: the theater of military operations – is to give power to someone alone.»

      «I offer a tetrarchy!»

      I do not even go to the voice: I know that this is Diocletian. Well we all learned a little something, and somehow! Therefore, I do not waste time and sniff.

      «Dear Emperor Diocletian, probably forgot that we have to the place of the tetrarch the competition will be higher than to the Moscow University! I wanted to say that in the place of the tetrarch there will be several thousand applicants, one worthy of the other! And there are only four tetrarchs, dear Diocletian! What: we will establish the principle of rotation? And the very idea is „not from that opera“! So, sit down, comrade!»

      And he «sits down»… even while continuing to stand on his feet! No, the people are here with brains!

      «The best argument in favor of the republic is the example of Julius Caesar.»

      Raising the question, at the same time I «raise up» Caesar. He does not resist: he already understood the question and the relevance of his example.

      «The famous politician and military leader encroached on the republican form of government – and paid with his life!»

      Caesar sadly nods his head: «It was the case!»

      «Hence there is the conclusion: „choose the lesser of two evils“. In our conditions, this is a republic, a republican form of government. We put to vote!»

      Tired of the discussion, I no longer propose: I dictate, and not in the manner of a school teacher, but in the manner of a classical dictator. People accept me adequately and even well! I judge this not only by the result: one hundred percent «approval», but also by «adequate» facial expressions.

      «Accepted!»

      Sounds like «sold!» And I myself recall the manner of the leading trades. But now – not to the nuances: «strike the iron», because «to make nails out of these people: there would be no stronger nails in the world!» This is me – to the fact, that «it is necessary to think»! By the way, about the «necessary»: a break would be necessary, because, as if not to overload companions. Such an «overload» may end badly for me and my grandiose undertaking…

      Chapter six

      «Maybe, we will announce a break in work?»

      People tactfully perplexed: «what a break – at such a moment?!». As always, we – the leaders – underestimate our people: I already consider myself a little leader. It is possible that the people also correspond for «anatomical» reasons: I have not yet had the opportunity to check whether everything has manifested itself there. Maybe, there is the exterior only?

      «Well, since the break is not needed…»

      «You will be worse!» I add unreadable to myself.

      «Then – the next item on this issue: the