"Salvation Ark has agreed to engage, it's just that they raised a condition. They demand to jointly explore the Titan Sanctuary, but they can give up the Titan Artifacts..."
Loyd was currently listening to his "subordinate's" report. The Holographic Screen in front of him was pitch black, without any figure.
Being able to know the details of this news ant the person must also be a High Echelon of the Star Glory Empire. Calling the other party a subordinate wasn't quite appropriate.
"They are quite fanciful. Just a piece of delayed news and they want to exchange it for the right to explore the Titan Sanctuary, heh..." Loyd shook his head and chuckled lightly.
"Actually, the Empire's High Echelon is already preparing to agree." The other party's reply made Loyd's expression stiffen sowhat.
"Preparing to agree?" He frowned deeply, "How is that possible? Salvation Ark doesn't have the qualifications yet."
"It seems they provided so additional information, which made those Lords prepare to agree." Although he was a High Echelon, his level was clearly limited, and he didn't know the specific situation.
"I understand..." Loyd nodded, then asked again: "How is the inquiry about the Rumors going? Who exactly spread them?"
"Still no clue. It seems everyone treats it as a deep taboo, yet everyone has clearly heard of it." He spoke vaguely, sowhat hesitantly saying: "Your Highness, could it be that you are overthinking it? The Emperor having you follow Li Yu is purely out of importance attached to the Other-Dinsional Camp."
"It's not because of any so-called replacent of the First Successor of the Empire."
"Heh, do you think the Empire is so minor civilization? Since this rumor has already appeared, soone must be pushing it from behind. No matter what the other party's goal is, it must be investigated clearly!" Loyd's expression was slightly cold.
Because he was sent to the Bados Civilization and couldn't intervene in the dispute over the Titan Sanctuary, the view that "the Emperor wants to replace the First Successor of the Empire" suddenly prevailed among the Empire's High Echelon.
It was originally just a baseless rumor, yet under the current circumstances, it had a trend of developing towards reality.
"I understand..." The other party remained silent for a mont and replied, then inquired again: "How are things on your side?"
"My side?" Loyd's expression shifted slightly. He paused, but still spoke: "There have been so unexpected events. Li Yu's whereabouts are sowhat treacherous, but overall it's still within a controllable range."
The other party comforted him: "If you do this matter well, the rit might not be smaller than seizing the Titan Sanctuary. After all, holding back the Other-Dinsional Camp and the Forerunners is, to so extent, putting in the greatest effort for the Empire to compete for the Titan Sanctuary."
Loyd thought for a mont; there was indeed so truth to this. It wasn't as if there was no one speaking for him among the Empire's High Echelons.
If he handled this matter beautifully, and publicized it when the ti ca, he wouldn't necessarily lack rit.
According to the situation, this matter was basically a sure thing.
"I understand. Not long ago, I just used Retreating In Order To Advance to force Li Yu's hand. He should have a reaction soon," Loyd added.
He had spoken a bit too much. Clearly, the other party's Status was quite high, which was why he had to show off to gain their favor.
"Your Highness, I believe you are the most outstanding." The other party's tone also carried so Flattery.
However, right at this mont, Loyd's Smart Terminal vibrated slightly, and a red urgent ssage popped out--
The Nabus Serpentine Legion and the Imperial Fleet were attacked by the Forerunners, suffering heavy losses!
Clatter!
A majestic Aura erupted from Loyd. His expression changed drastically, and he stood up abruptly. The various objects in the room were blown into a ss, and unbelievable emotions flashed in his eyes.
The Nabus Serpentine Legion was attacked by the Forerunners?
How could this happen!?
The news ca too suddenly, and the content was even more difficult for him to understand.
The garrison location of the Imperial Fleet was designated by him personally. As the general person in charge of the Bados operation, he had full command authority over the Star Glory Empire's deploynt here.
Even the Imperial Military didn't know the specific operational details. After all, Loyd's Status was high enough that he didn't need to report to them.
And they didn't dare to question this First Successor of the Empire either.
That place was far away from the Bados Civilization, and there were no active Life Planets nearby. It was a completely Withered Starry Sky.
"Your Highness, what's wrong?" A puzzled voice ca from the screen.
Loyd's tone was cold, and his expression gradually restrained as he said: "There's been a slight accident, let handle it first."
After speaking, without waiting for the other party to respond, he directly hung up the communication.
Opening the specific situational information, a large amount of text reflected in his pupils.
"...Without any early warning, we were attacked by the Forerunners' Elite Fleet. Their target was very clear, and they even had the assistance of Bados battleships..."
"...According to intelligence analysis, they clearly confird the fleet's position in advance..."
"...The Imperial Fleet fought back desperately, but the number of high-level lifeforms on both sides was completely not on the sa level, and the difference in combat power was massive."
"...Legion Commander Pablo led his subordinates to counterattack desperately and killed an enemy high-level commander. Confird through post-battle video, it is Bados's Beyele, nicknad 'Mad Butcher'..."
"...Your Highness, please thoroughly investigate everyone who knew this information. During the march, the internal communication of the Imperial Fleet was completely closed, making it impossible to leak intelligence."
"Only the people around you have this possibility!"
The last segnt of text was Pablo's words, not belonging to the battle report.
His words were filled with questioning and anger. After all, his losses this ti were indeed very severe.
More crucially, in a situation where he clearly didn't hold the advantage, he still killed an enemy high-ranking general. This gave him the confidence to question.
Loyd's expression was extrely ugly. He didn't even need to think to know what kind of blow to his reputation it would cause if this matter spread back.
Suffering such huge losses before even doing anything, he would inevitably be held accountable.
And Pablo was currently gathering the remnants of his army, looking for a new place to temporarily hide.
He didn't even inform Loyd of the specific coordinates, clearly showing that he no longer trusted him.
For the First Successor of the Empire, this was tantamount to an insult!
Flas of fury flickered in Loyd's eyes. If he found out who leaked the information, he would definitely flay them alive!
He tried his best to calm down, carefully recalling every detail of the plan.
The people following him were all carefully selected and had followed him for a long ti. Their backgrounds were impeccable, making it basically impossible for them to betray him.
Li Yu!
His eyes flickered. If it wasn't a problem on his side, then it was a problem with Li Yu's subordinates.
He was more inclined towards this possibility.
"Hmph, he can't even screen his own subordinates well!" Suppressing his anger, he prepared to go settle the score with Li Yu!
The losses this matter caused him were too great; he couldn't easily let it go!
Only, he was once again blocked outside by Hunter this ti.
"Your Highness, I've already said it before, the Dragon Lord isn't seeing anyone." Hunter's deanor was lazy, leaning against the doorfra.
"I don't have the interest to talk to you right now. Tell him to co out!" Loyd's expression was cold, dangerous light erging in his eyes.
"Impossible." Hunter shook his head, still refusing.
"Scram! What do you count as? An exile dares to speak to His Highness like this!?"
An angry shout ca from Loyd's side. A burly Armored Man stepped forward, his voice muffled under his heavy Armor.
He directly slapped over. Fire spurted from the back of his chanical Hand, providing unparalleled propulsion.
Hunter's eyes flickered slightly, and without seeing him make any movent, the Black Chain intertwined in front of his eyes, blocking this chanical Hand. The collision of the two sparked dazzling Fire.
Loyd didn't speak to stop it. Acting against Hunter with his Identity would seem sowhat beneath him, so he brought his subordinate this ti.
"Oh my, what's going on here? Why are you fighting!"
Gosling's voice ca from sowhere. The crowd only felt a breeze brush past, and they saw this Grand President already appear between Hunter and the Armored Man.
He easily separated the two fighting people.
"Tell Li Yu, if he doesn't co out again, I think this cooperation can be terminated." Loyd finally spoke, his tone resolute.
And Nikas also sensed the fluctuations of the battle. He walked over from the other side of the corridor, sizing up the scene in front of him.
"Your Highness Loyd, what exactly happened? Isn't Your Excellency Dragon Lord researching a secret Weapon?" Gosling sweated profusely, accompanying them with a smiling face.
Motherfucker, you two ca over, finished acting tough, offended Bados entirely, and now you actually want to break up.
If you break up, what are we going to do?
"The Imperial Fleet suddenly encountered an attack and suffered heavy losses. The coordinate location was only known to our two sides. It's impossible for my people to have a problem; it's only Li Yu's people who have a problem!"
Loyd finally revealed the truth; this matter couldn't be hidden anyway.
Damn!
Hunter's pupils constricted, subconsciously feeling that this matter definitely had sothing to do with Li Yu.
No wonder that kid kept asking to pay attention to whether the Imperial Fleet had arrived.
Everyone's expressions also changed slightly. The Imperial Fleet encountering an attack was indeed a major event, not to ntion the words "suffered heavy losses."
Gosling's expression changed drastically. Motherfucker, we haven't done anything yet and the Imperial Fleet already suffered heavy losses. This is too ridiculous.
When did the Star Glory Empire beco so useless?
Naturally, this kind of thought couldn't be shown on the surface. He could only look at Hunter and say: "Your Excellency, how about you notify the Dragon Lord and see what exactly to do?"
Fuck, how would I know where that kid went?
Hunter cursed inwardly, then thought of a certain instruction Li Yu gave before leaving. His expression flickered. Looking at Loyd's mood now, if he really took out the projection, would he explode?
But asking him to find Li Yu, he couldn't possibly find him.
Bastard, it's like this every ti!?
Hunter gritted his teeth and forced a smile: "Your Highness Loyd, the Dragon Lord said he won't see anyone, including ."
Before the crowd could react, he continued: "But he told that if you ntion the topic of terminating the cooperation, he could give a reply."
"I originally wanted to wait until the end of the deadline you gave before taking this thing out, but looking at the current situation, it seems I have to."
"Oh? What thing?" Loyd frowned slightly, the others also wearing faces of speculation.
Motherfucker, if I die here, you definitely have to avenge !
Hunter took a deep breath and threw out a silver-white chanical Restraints. After splitting from the middle, it released a blazing blue Light Beam, forming a blurry projection. It was exactly Li Yu.
"Loyd, since Hunter took out this little gadget, it ans you seem to be truly Enraged, even wanting to terminate the cooperation."
This seed to have been recorded in advance. The projected Li Yu's expression was indifferent as he looked straight at Loyd.
"Although I don't know the reason, perhaps because I haven't shown my face for too long, you truly couldn't endure it anymore."
"But just as you said, the Abyss Institute is not a simple character. To deal with them, I need to study carefully and make ample preparations."
"If you truly can't wait any longer, then I have no other way either. Regarding the issue of terminating the cooperation, my answer is..."
The projected Li Yu paused, and then said sternly: "If you won't cooperate, then Scram! I hope you can rember, it was the Star Glory Empire who ca looking for first, not looking for you!"
As soon as this was said, silence fell upon the scene. Loyd's face twitched; he was clearly angry to a certain extent.
He wasn't just angry about Li Yu's words, the more crucial point was.
Under these circumstances, Li Yu still didn't show his face, but instead simply used a pre-recorded projection to brush him off.
He had never suffered such an insult before. His entire body exuded a dangerous Aura, and the subordinate behind him had already aid their gaze at Hunter.
"By the way..." The pre-recorded Li Yu projection hadn't finished speaking: "I know you must be very angry, but absolutely do not harm this Friend of mine."
"I don't know who else is present nearby. Gosling? Or Nikas? No matter who it is, I hope you can help the angry His Highness Loyd restrain his temper."
"If so, you can obtain the friendship of the Other-Dinsional Camp."
Gosling and Nikas's faces first turned green. Obtaining your friendship but having to face the wrath of the Star Glory Empire didn't seem like a very good deal.
But then, after another mont of thought, Li Yu seed to be able to represent the Other-Dinsional Camp, but Loyd didn't seem to be able to represent the Star Glory Empire.
After all, the Emperor hadn't kicked the bucket yet...
Hunter's mouth twitched slightly. The friendship of the Other-Dinsional Camp, the friendship of a non-existent faction. Li Yu truly dared to promise.
Nikas quietly squeezed forward, preparing to act imdiately and protect Hunter.
"Hehe..." Loyd was Enraged to the point of laughing, but the laughter sounded like it was squeezed out from between his throat: "His considerations are truly comprehensive, even thinking of your safety."
"But is he underestimating too much? Would I vent my anger on a minor figure!?"
Everyone Look at Each Other in Dismay. Looking at your current state, that really isn't certain.
Hunter also didn't dare to ridicule him. Under these circumstances, if Loyd truly took action, then his death would be too worthless.
Loyd eventually left, forcefully suppressing his anger. He didn't even ntion the matter of terminating the cooperation again, only leaving behind a sentence--
"When he cos out, I want to see him imdiately!"
This left everyone sowhat bewildered.
So impassioned just a mont ago, and it ended just like this?
Bullied to this extent, and Loyd still hadn't completely turned hostile?
Loyd was also helpless inwardly. His main goal was to make the Forerunners and the Other-Dinsional Camp fight.
Before this goal clearly failed, he could only endure it.
(End of Chapter)
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