I have always been willing to pay tribute to anyone through war, no matter who they are. — Tang Xiao, Founding Emperor of the Fourth Empire, Emperor's Sayings, Chapter 38, Section 9.
Cassio Tagge froze at Tang Xiao's answer. Then anger surged into his heart, and he shouted, "Have you lost your mind? Didn't you see the fleet I brought? Do you really think you can stand against me? I gave you the simplest path possible. Why are you still resisting to the bitter end?!"
Tang Xiao merely shook his head and smiled. "Have you thought about it, General Tagge? You believe the path you offered me is the simplest one, but in reality, what if that path means destruction for me?"
"I only think you've gone insane!" Cassio Tagge said through gritted teeth.
"That is why you are merely a major general." Tang Xiao's smile vanished, and his tone turned icy. "You think I cannot contend with you? No. You simply have no idea how many seeds I have scattered during the years I have ruled Dawn Star Planet. I hope we will have a chance to meet again."
"You only need to hand over the blueprints for the Hell Angel-class and Calamity-class! I will withdraw my forces immediately!!" Worried that Tang Xiao might make an irrational decision, Cassio Tagge hurriedly stated his terms.
But Tang Xiao had no desire to say another word to Cassio Tagge. With a cold sneer, he cut off the communication.
Bang!! Cassio Tagge slammed his fist into the nearby wall, his fury mounting!
Why? Why are you so stupid!! Cassio Tagge roared inwardly. You only had to hand over the blueprints for two active warships! That was already my lowest condition! Why refuse?!
*They're only two active warships! The war has gone