"I want to become that lord's shadow!"
"To become Lord Emperor's projection in this world!"
The moment she said this, both Carrera and Testarossa froze, their faces soon filling with shock.
Become Lord Emperor's shadow!?
Th-this, this...
At that moment, even the ever-meticulous Testarossa could not help marveling at Ultima's audacity.
"Because only then will we have the qualifications and ability to truly guard against matters that exceed all limits and expectations. Isn't that right?"
Ultima stared earnestly at the still-stunned Testarossa and Carrera.
This was Ultima's plan, and currently, it was the only plan.
She did not hope to become someone special to Lord Emperor, like Rimuru was. That would have been far too greedy.
Nor did she have the qualifications for it.
She was merely a minister, and one of the latest arrivals among the awakened.
Therefore, Ultima was not yet qualified to beg or hope for such a position!
Ultima knew her own place.
So, her other plan was to become that lord's dark side, that lord's shadow!
That lord's projection in the mortal world!
Only in that way would they have the ability and qualifications to guard against matters that crossed the line and went too far!
"Y-you wait, Ultima. Let me process this for a moment, okay!"
At that moment, Carrera suddenly waved her hand, indicating that she needed a moment to calm down.
After all, Ultima's words had truly caught Carrera off guard!
Become that lord's shadow!?
Th-this is a little too bold, isn't it!?
Compared to the stunned Carrera, Testarossa, who was equally shocked, quickly slipped back into her usual state—the state of the meticulous, cruel, and cunning White Queen.
In truth, from Testarossa's perspective, Ultima's proposal did indeed seem extremely bold at first glance. It could even be called... presumptuous!
But upon