Carl cursed furiously. "They stole every damn thing! What's even left?"
(??°益?°) "You piece of scrap metal! What functions of yours are still working properly?"
The Star Palace's AI replied, "The air-conditioning and ventilation systems, and the self-destruct sequence, are functioning normally. Would you like to activa—"
[Resentment Points from Carl +1003!]
"Activate my ass! Don't you dare! What good is a lousy air-conditioning system? I'm going to die of rage!"
As he spoke, he raised his fist high, but there wasn't even a tabletop he could hit!
He froze for a moment, then couldn't help but bring his fist down on Kaori's head, leaving a huge bump on her crown!
Kaori: _(?????ゝ∠)_
Serves you right! You deserved to get robbed! Just you wait, you damn bastard—you'll get what's coming to you!
Carl narrowed his eyes at Li Mingshan.
"You know what you need to do. The Holy Star has the power to create gods, and it has the power to kill them, too!"
"Do your job properly. If you screw things up again, you'll pay with your life!"
Li Mingshan lowered his head and nodded. "Yes, Lord Carl!"
Only then did Carl's expression improve a little. "It's time you increased your strength, too. When the Ten Decisive arrive with the supplies, I'll have you use them!"
"Since you've chosen to be the blade in my hand, then you'd better be sharp. A blade is made to kill. Understand?"
Li Mingshan nodded firmly. He was just about to speak when the void rippled!
Igor appeared in the Main Control Hall, bringing Cooper and Gabriel with him!
His face filled with astonishment. "Lord Carl, how could someone as noble as you be sitting on a human?"
"Where's the chair? And why the hell has someone slashed the Star Palace? Who's the