Costate's face was grim, understanding the gravity of the situation. The atmosphere of the meeting grew increasingly silent.
Jaint, visibly unsettled, couldn't help but ask, "Has the Empire truly descended into a state of crises on all sides? Is it just words that have such destructive power?"
Abel let out a bitter laugh and said, "It's not just words. This is merely the beginning, like the fuse to a bomb."
"Polk's actions have exposed the Empire's vulnerabilities. In the interstellar gaming world, there's a saying: once the health bar is revealed, even gods can be killed."
"Their subsequent responses will surely follow, and the Mechanic Association will undoubtedly act aggressively. We're virtually defenseless on this matter—it's the first blow."
"When coupled with other coordinated actions and enemies sowing chaos in the shadows, they'll drag us into an abyss from which there's no escape."
