Kim had originally only wanted to use this opportunity to show her loyalty before the Prite King.
She hoped to catch the Prite King's attention at a time when talent was needed.
After all, even Imperial commanders like them rarely had the chance to meet the Prite King under normal circumstances.
This lofty king had always been elusive.
He resided in the deepest part of the Void Domain.
His orders were usually conveyed by Divine Envoys on his behalf.
Yet now, he had shown up in person to gather everyone for a meeting.
That was why Kim had planned to seize this rare opportunity to climb the ranks.
But she never expected it.
The Prite King would be so unconventional.
The moment Kim heard the Prite King's order, she shuddered in fright.
Meanwhile, Ai Lan and several other Grand Commanders secretly snickered.
They took delight in Kim's self-important behavior backfiring on her.
"Everyone else will be responsible for your own Defense Zones. Be Fully Prepared!"
"Also, Ai Lan! I am handing a Rapid Response Force with two hundred thousand combat power over to you. You will command them in mobile deployments!"
"If war truly breaks out on our home territory, you will go wherever support is needed!"
"If we need to fight across Star Territories, then your duty, along with that of your Quick Reaction Force, will be to protect Prite Star!"
Just as the many commanders were secretly snickering and taking pleasure in Kim's humiliation.
The Prite King suddenly looked toward Ai Lan.
Upon hearing this order, Kim, who was still feeling utterly miserable, trembled from head to toe and stared at the Prite King with an incredulous expression.
Ai Lan herself was also startled by the order.
She had just suffered a defeat, and the fleet under her