096 Philosopher King

Although the Philosopher King had set the main tone, dissenting opinions still came from the darkness.

"Your Majesty, this matter does not seem so simple."

Karena Darkwing, the Empire's Minister of Defense, stepped forward. This Omega-rank powerhouse had only been promoted to this position after returning from the Abyssal Depths, and she was eager to prove herself:

"First came signs of a Social invasion, then unrest broke out right afterward. Isn't that too much of a coincidence?"

"Indeed."

Quan Shaguang, Guild Leader of the Empire Security Committee, shared interests with Karena and immediately echoed her:

"After the Level Five Silent Uncontact outbreak, we began extensively investigating Social spies within our borders. The other side knows we are keeping a close watch on the Socials, yet they deliberately used this tactic to confuse us and spread panic. That means they understand the Empire extremely well. They may even be Empire citizens—very likely sent by another Narrative!"

"I think so too."

The speaker was the Imperial Marshal, White Tiger Minister Huyan Shuo. As a genuine God Embracer, his body had been completely transformed into that of a god race. True to his ministerial title, his porcelain skin was pale as moonlight, while black patterns spread across it in every direction, exuding a savage aura.

As one of the Empire's conservatives, he had always felt that the Empire's conduct was far too conservative. Though the young new marshal was comparatively steady, he still longed to achieve great deeds and spread the Imperialist Narrative throughout the entire layered abyss.

Having finally caught hold of such a pretext, it would be a terrible waste not to use it to go to war.

Following Huyan Shuo's remarks, most of those in the Empire Council also began considering this seemingly insignificant incident.

Of course, not everyone was