"My Emissary, the ship has already been locked onto by the Orb of Eternity Array of Fahra's primary Tomb World."
"If they launch an attack, our chances of escaping this star system are infinitely close to zero!"
Zabok projected the scan data as he spoke.
This Cairn Class Tomb Ship was powerful, but it still could not withstand an attack from the array. That was a terrifying weapon capable of destroying stars and an entire tomb fleet.
"Has the communication protocol been carried out?"
"I need to establish contact with Fahra's Phaerakh, at least to secure a chance to meet her."
Ron felt completely numb, but he was not too nervous.
After all, if that female Phaerakh launched an attack, he would not be able to run anyway.
The Orb of Eternity Array's attack range covered the entire star system, and could even strike beyond it. It was basically an ultra-long-range cosmic cannon.
"The communication protocol has been sent, but there is no guarantee that Phaerakh Fahra will accept our communication request."
Zabok operated the Tomb Ship methodically while carrying out the orders of Ron, the Emissary. "If the other side refuses communication, the Orb of Eternity Array's attack will strike our Tomb Ship in five standard minutes."
"However, I have activated the Tomb Ship's shields. They should allow us to hold on for about—one-thirtieth of a standard minute longer."
"Mm." Ron did not react much to that.
Whether the Tomb Ship's shield system was on or not would not affect the outcome. At most, it would let them go with a little more dignity.
Time passed bit by bit. The aura of death hung over the Tomb Ship, and even the air seemed to grow heavy.
Every life aboard this ship had entered the countdown to death.
"My lord,