That man actually wasn't there!
Sobek couldn't help feeling a little disappointed. As one of the few Imperial officers who didn't have any particular illusions about the "Demonic Dragon," he'd genuinely wanted to discuss how they could coordinate properly.
Hadn't they worked together perfectly when they fought that giant turtle at the God of War Festival? That feeling of relying on a familiar routine gave people like him a great sense of security.
But with Brigadier General Eleanor Bonaparte, someone he'd never worked with before, it was hard to say how things would go.
And yet, his subordinates all seemed to breathe a sigh of relief for some reason. The one who showed it most clearly was none other than the Duchess of Garibeyan herself.
Sobek even caught a glimpse of the duchess out of the corner of his eye. The corners of her mouth had curled up despite herself, and her whole person seemed to be shrouded in a subtle air of relaxation, like an office worker who'd just learned that tonight's overtime had been canceled.
Jaeger Sobek was immediately filled with sympathy. He hurriedly took a deep breath and did his best to keep his voice steady. "General Bonaparte, we've observed that your vessel is engaged with that... unknown monster. It's clear that this isn't a monster we can communicate with using civilized language."
Eleanor Bonaparte said, "It's an out-of-control Void Lord, but the armor and mechanical components wrapped around it are clearly military hardware from your country. Am I to understand that this was a secret weapon prepared by your leadership, but it's already run amok?"
That had to be it! Sobek nearly nodded, but at the last moment he managed to squeeze out an honest, professional smile. "Well... its origins can wait. In any case, our