Global Crossing: Empire of Stars

Unfortunately, everyone seated in this conference hall was a seasoned politician. They might put on a show, but none of them were truly fired up. They had merely played along in a space opera, with everyone taking part for the sake of it.

"The Galactic Council is finished." Ike closed his eyes, burying his complicated feelings deep inside.

He was the council speaker, theoretically the highest-ranking leader of the Galactic Council. In truth, he was merely a figurehead born of compromises among the major civilizations. But even that reputation had brought countless benefits to him and the civilization behind him.

Now, a new hegemon had stormed onto this traditional stage. It followed none of the established rules, but instead charged ahead with brute force and utter disregard, determined to end the Old Era and usher in a whole new age.

The Dragon Soul Empire knew all about the infighting within the Galactic Council. Backed by Dragon Soul's steadily rising national power and Conilia's superb political skills, many civilizations within the council had already submitted to the empire, openly or in secret. Nothing happening within the Galactic Council escaped the empire's notice.

"It's come to this, and they're still holding meetings!" Link laughed. "Can a meeting unite the intentions of every member state in the council? What a load of nonsense!"

"It was always just a fig leaf. Some people simply can't bring themselves to let it go." Marquis Nord said sympathetically:

"By the time we arrived, everything had already been decided."

Even if the Galactic Council decided to go to war with the empire now, it couldn't assemble a powerful military force capable of opposing the empire's mighty armies in such a short time.

"Your Majesty, twelve hours have passed. The final ultimatum has expired!" Liu Manyun had been quietly