“Haha, you’re still as hot-tempered as ever.”
Despite the old man’s cheeky response, Leira’s stern expression did not soften.
Why I oughta…
“Stop, stop! My joke went too far. You know I didn’t an it that way.”
Only then did Leira’s intensity subside a little.
Frrsh-
But even that brief burst of intensity was enough to reduce several office furnishings to ash, even though they were custom-made using extrely heat-resistant materials.
“Whew, really now. I can’t even fool around. I almost turned to ashes over one joke.”
“…”
Despite his attempts to lighten the mood, Leira’s eyes still looked as if she was facing an enemy, making the old man lick his lips nervously.
“Hmm. It’s nothing else. You participated in the Lüpir assault operation, didn’t you?”
A hint of tension appeared on the old man’s face.
The Lüpir Star System Assault Operation. Even now, he broke out in cold sweat when rembering that horrific, hellish day.
“Single Numbers aren’t just designated for being strong. Of course, there’s no disagreent that they’re unbelievably strong, but…”
“There’s sothing beyond that.”
“Indeed. They have the power to overturn even conceptual laws. Even thinking about it now, the Single Number subjugation was a miracle.”
“Don’t forget that it was His Majesty who brought about that miracle.”
“I’m not trying to deny that.”
“…So what do you want to say?”
The old man paused for a mont, choosing his words carefully. The matter he was about to bring up was delicate to speak about openly.
“Those in Fallen Planet or the Hero Council of Salvation probably know to so extent. There are quite a few who hold dual positions, after all.”
“What’s the matter that you’re beating around the bush like this?”
“After His Majesty killed No.6, he took that power.”
“…”
No.6 Delroa, a Single Number that possessed the absurd ability to twist causality. That power alone was enough to give the Galactic Empire nightmares.
“But you know, taking Delroa’s power wasn’t His Majesty’s intention. You know that too, don’t you? That in a way, what happened then was just an accident?”
“…”
“It would be truly optimistic to predict that such luck will co again.”
As the old man continued speaking, Leira’s face gradually beca serious. She had so idea about his opinion regarding His Majesty’s well-being.
***
The Galactic Empire’s preparations for the subjugation of Single Number No.9 Karia were proceeding smoothly.
Needless to say, an enormous amount of Ether resources were being consud. Ether was essentially the foundation that kept the Galactic Empire running. Ꞧά𐌽ȱ₿Èṥ
“Aria. The preparations?”
[They are complete.]
However, a considerable amount of Karma had been stockpiled from the Integrated Dinsional Community. Karma was the raw material that ford the basis of Ether.
Thanks to that, the current Ether supply of the Galactic Empire was barely enough to carry out the subjugation operation.
“Finally.”
[Yes.]
Single Number No.9 Kaira was a top-tier Kaiju that continuously regenerated its body.
Imagine a Kaiju larger than the sun with immortal regenerative powers. Moreover, it had the absurd ability to passively grant such regenerative power to other Kaiju.
The range of its ability covered an entire star system, so the Galactic Empire had much to consider even excluding Kaira’s own combat power. Literally, the first step was to break through an immortal army to approach the Single Number’s main body.
“We’ll open a path using Nova.”
But the Galactic Empire had not been idle either.
Single Numbers were always surrounded by nurous thralls.
The Kaiju designated as thralls did not behave like typical specins, only protecting the area around the Single Number.
These thralls, one of the main causes of casualties among regular Galactic Empire troops, were also the reason why the subjugation force was not composed solely of heroes.
[The full deploynt of Nova is ready.]
However, after the previous Single Number subjugation that resulted in countless Galactic Empire casualties, the Empire developed Nova.
[Dark matter fixation wave emission.]
[Astral coordinate fixation system startup.]
“Let’s begin.”
The Galactic Empire’s cutting-edge weapon was deployed, penetrating through the dark matter alteration characteristics of the Python star system and the abnormal astral coordinate phenonon unique to Single Numbers.
Beep-
An intense white flash enveloped the entire universe before the eyes of the Galactic Empire forces waiting to depart.
There was no sound. The only indication that Nova had been deployed from all directions surrounding the Python star system was the flash that erupted monts later. But it was easy to imagine the countless thralls in the area lting away.
“Launch.”
Nova only opened the path.
[All fleets, 1.28 million space battleships launching.]
Vooom-
The Imperial ship carrying Karlstein also began to move in sync with the fleet’s departure. After confirming this, he turned around to look at those seated below the bridge. The heroes of the Galactic Empire, fully equipped with various Ether armants.
“We won’t move until we reach the Single Number. And the sa goes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd fleet squadrons assisting the subjugation.”
During his explanation, his eyes t with Maxien, who was positioned at the far corner of the bridge. She gave him a nod.
The weight on Karlstein’s heart eased slightly at her firm gaze.
“The remaining forces, including Camilla, will only maintain the path opened by Nova and assist in creating a battlefield between us and Kaira.”
The heroes, each with their unique armants, sent gazes of trust while calming their own tension.
“We all know.”
Karlstein also responded to their gazes, making eye contact with each of them.
“Most of us here may lose our lives. This includes as well.”
A heavy tension settled on the bridge.
“But everyone knows that this is an unavoidable fate for the survival of humanity.”
Single Numbers did not act lightly. It had been this way throughout human history. Single Numbers would remain fixed in place like celestial bodies in the universe.
But on the rare occasions they did move, humanity could only helplessly suffer—like a naked man facing a tsunami or enduring a massive earthquake.
Those were the monts when the Kaiju scourge was at its fiercest, threatening humanity’s right to survive.
“To no longer be at the rcy of those wretched Kaiju…”
Karlstein had no choice but to step up, despite the interference from the previous Emperor. The massive No.6 Delroa had begun its own advance.
“Today, we bring down a new Single Number.”
Determination set on every face.
“For the Galactic Empire.”
***
Rumble-
A faint vibration was felt as the ship shook.
Although they opened a path with Nova, due to the unique terrain of the Python star system and the astral wave interference characteristic of Single Numbers, they could not completely clear out the thralls.
To maintain the path for the Galactic Empire to advance, so of the over one million fleet and several heroes specialized in mass combat were clearing out the remaining thralls.
Boom-
But this was the Single Number’s battlefield.
Probably by now, the others were engaged in a bloody battle against the immortal Kaiju army, all to open a path for those gathered here on the Imperial ship.
Although they expected Kaira to be the easiest Single Number to tackle, a Single Number was a formidable enemy nonetheless.
In fact, due to Kaira’s characteristic of granting immortality to all monsters, it might be the most troubleso opponent for the 2nd Army tasked with maintaining the path and shaping the battlefield.
Boom-
So there could not be no repercussions.
Countless must be dying right now.
Even so, they could not stop. Even if they cleared out the thralls, it was only temporary. They had to quickly finish off the Single Number’s main body before the endlessly reviving and multiplying thralls filled the gap created by Nova.
In a way, it was basically a race against ti.
“Hoo…”
Karlstein closed the report window showing the nurical tallies. It was to relieve the ntal burden in preparation for the Single Number battle.
[There are no unusual occurrences at present.]
In any case, Aria would inform him of any problem. Her unwavering voice provided comfort.
So for now, I’ll do what I can.
“Leira.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Leira responded awkwardly upon being called to the captain’s quarters.
“…”
Karlstein tapped the table before him as he observed Leira.
“Sit down.”
She strangely avoided eye contact, which made Karlstein furrow his brow.
“Is there perhaps a problem?”
“…”
Known as the Fire Witch, she was an ability user capable of an entire planet with Ether. She was one of the important forces that could suppress the Kaijus’ ultra-regeneration trait.
“N-no, it’s nothing.”
Yet for so reason, she could not make proper eye contact, causing Karlstein’s eyebrow to twitch. Loyal as she was, Leira’s reluctance to speak indicated so kind of problem.
Karlstein deed it necessary to find out what it /genesisforsaken
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