042: None Dare Overstep

The Interstellar Alliance Security Council, located in the Soras Planet fortress, had existed for over two thousand years. Every year, it handled no fewer than two hundred thousand cases involving garrisoning, military intervention, and humanitarian assistance. It remained highly busy at all times.

There was a saying: the Star Security Council would only stop holding meetings on the day it disbanded.

"Yes... received. I understand, Your Holiness."

Hazama Aoso, the Maxwell Syndicate representative, nodded, ended the communication, rose to his feet, and requested permission to speak from the Star Security Council members:

"Honorable members, on behalf of the Maxwell Syndicate, we request permission to speak."

"Permission granted."

At this moment, the Security Ambassador seat had rotated to the Temple of Annihilation's representative, who had long since coordinated with them.

"Thank you, sir—just five minutes ago, we suffered a terrorist attack. A mobile planet was attacked by Lioz Dominate, former president of White Candle Star, while approaching the Andromeda Galaxy. We strongly condemn White Candle Star's slaughter and attack upon civilians, and we hope for a fair and just resolution. If necessary, we will have no choice but to take military action."

The Maxwell Syndicate representative spoke with righteous indignation, presenting himself as the victim.

"The Empire objects."

The Heroes Empire spokesperson said lazily:

"When Resolution ADO-198 was passed by the Star Security Council, the Maxwell Syndicate representative said that every citizen of theirs was a soldier. So why are they suddenly claiming to be civilians when they get hit? Aren't they a group of potential armed combatants?"

"Every citizen being a soldier does not mean you may indiscriminately attack our people. On the contrary, it proves that our nation is filled with hardship, forcing all of our people to take up arms."

The Maxwell Syndicate representative was utterly unconcerned as