"But... Ultima, have you thought about how we're supposed to become Lord Emperor's shadow emissaries?"
"And how are we supposed to exercise Lord Emperor's authority in his stead?"
"In terms of seniority, among the awakened ones serving under Lord Emperor and Lord Rimuru, the three of us are among the most junior."
"Even if we were to become shadows or emissaries, even if those Twelve Guardian Saints King were unsuitable, the Immortal Assembly's seniority is still beyond anything we can compare to.
Testarossa's words were harshly realistic.
"What makes you think we'd be qualified to become Lord Emperor's shadows and representatives?!"
Testarossa's final words were like a poisoned needle, stabbing viciously into Ultima's heart.
Yet the reaction Carrera and Testarossa had expected never came. Ultima still wore her usual sly smile.
"This? I already thought of a way."
Ultima spoke faintly as she walked.
The moment she said that, even Testarossa's eyes widened.
Clearly, even Testarossa had been shocked by Ultima.
"A way? What way?"
Before Testarossa could ask, Carrera, who had just called Ultima a "madwoman," hurriedly questioned her.
Carrera's face was now filled with curiosity and longing for the method Ultima had mentioned.
The reason she had been so agitated earlier was merely because she thought Ultima's idea was too bold and rebellious.
To put it bluntly, it was sheer fantasy!
It was something that simply could not be accomplished.
The chances of success were barely any different from zero!
But if Ultima had a way, that was another matter entirely!
If her plan was reliable, then Carrera would absolutely become Ultima's most loyal and considerate partner!
After all... becoming Lord Emperor's shadow!
Lord Emperor's representative in the world!
Lord Emperor's hidden side!
Just thinking about it made Carrera feel as though she was about to drool.
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