"We come from the Outer Galaxy, the advance force of the Super Civilization known as the Dragon Soul Empire," Lord said leisurely.
The statement revealed quite a bit of information. The think tank behind the Atari quickly reached a conclusion: "We've never encountered this civilization in our galaxy, and we've never even heard of the Dragon Soul Empire. Most likely, it's a civilization from an outer galaxy."
Although the Defense Fleet had already sent back similar reports, having them confirmed now still caused a stir among the elites of these races.
"Impossible! How did you cross the vast reaches of deep space between galaxies?" At the think tank's instruction, the Atari ambassador asked.
"We have some special technology," Wei Dongchen said meaningfully. He didn't answer directly, leaving plenty of room for speculation.
"We are here to announce the Dragon Soul Empire's intervention in the Small Magellanic Cloud Galaxy. This will become the Empire's new foothold!" he declared.
"This is nothing less than naked banditry! Maruk Planet is the jewel of the Atari people. We will never allow anyone to seize it!" The ambassador flew into a rage.
"So that's what it's called, Maruk? But it has a new name now: Morning Star. It points the Empire toward a new direction," Wei Dongchen replied nonchalantly.
"Confederacy of the Atari Star Sea, Morning Star will become the Empire's strategic foothold. I hope you understand this and respect its new destiny.
"For this, the Empire is willing to offer a certain amount of compensation and establish friendly diplomatic relations with your nation. I hope you understand the importance of this!"
Even a seasoned diplomat was deeply enraged by such arrogant diplomatic language.
"How outrageous! They've taken our Gaia World and are threatening us?" He could barely keep from shouting, but a single remark