Upon hearing King Maxim's question, all the ministers present looked at one another.
Then, one after another, they all turned to look at the minister standing at the very front.
He was the one who had voluntarily reported the intelligence on S2K to King Maxim just now.
At this moment, he had not only become the target of public criticism.
He had also become the scapegoat everyone was counting on.
Advancing the Massim Civilization was no simple matter.
Everything came at a price. Greater gains meant greater risks.
Did these ministers really not understand King Maxim's question just now?
Whoever answered would be the unlucky one.
Seeing that the ministers remained silent, King Maxim was naturally displeased.
Sure enough, he looked at the minister who had provided the information on S2K and stared at him as he asked again in a deep voice.
"Malik, answer my question!"
"Do you think the Gaia Civilization has any connection with S2K?"
Faced with King Maxim calling on him by name.
The minister named Malik felt his heart tighten slightly, cold sweat breaking out on his cheeks.
Yet he had no choice but to steel himself, raise his head, and respectfully answer King Maxim.
"Your Majesty King Maxim, this... we have not obtained accurate intelligence on this yet."
"You have not obtained accurate intelligence?"
"S2K's true form was spotted within a Level 4 Mid-Stage civilization. Shouldn't you have investigated the relevant information immediately?"
"Why are you saying you don't know?"
King Maxim radiated an imposing aura even without anger.
Terrifying energy churned and raged throughout the palace.
It brought immense pressure upon every minister.
One after another, the ministers immediately fell to their knees.
They trembled in fear and trepidation.
Yet no one took the initiative to speak.
At a time like this, whoever