Zuluto merely found it hilarious.
Looking at these people before him, getting so worked up over just a few words from him.
It pleased him greatly, just like how these people had mocked him earlier and decided that he would definitely lose this war.
They had been eager to distance themselves from him so they would not be implicated.
"You all look so funny!"
Zuluto said with a leisurely, teasing smile.
"Damn it! Zuluto, what exactly do you want? You don't seriously think this is enough to threaten us, do you?"
"That's right, Zuluto! You should know that although our meeting is highly confidential, there's no guarantee that the footage from this place will not leak! If the Elders learn about what you just said, you know what the consequences will be!"
"You're the one who chose to give up resisting. It has nothing to do with us. Even if blame is assigned, it should fall on you alone!"
"Hmph! Even if we really are implicated and punished, it will only be the lightest kind! But you failed in your duties and allowed the Earth Civilization Alliance to rise within your Pisces-Cetus Supercluster Complex! That is the primary responsibility!"
"That's right! We won't receive any severe punishment. Who exactly are you threatening, Zuluto..."
"..."
After their furious shouting and abuse, these Decision Makers gradually calmed down.
They began treating someone as they treat others.
They too became calm and unhurried, as though it truly was none of their business.
Yet Zuluto remained utterly amused and confident.
"Oh? Is that so?"
"When did I ever say that the punishment you would receive would come from the Council of Elders?"
Zuluto's words made the Decision Makers, who had still been smugly pleased with themselves, all fall silent.
The smiles on every one