Ignatz's projection appeared in the palace hall.
While Bai Fu was being revived, he had stayed in constant contact with the Child of Prophecy, keeping tabs on the state of the explored universe.
When he heard that the Empire's capital planet had fallen, he immediately had the Child of Prophecy act as a "signal tower," projecting him before Bai Fu so he could speak with her.
By then, his chest was already filled with rage.
The murderous intent in his eyes seemed to pierce billions of light-years, taking tangible form in the palace hall.
"Bai Fu!"
A low growl rang out.
Ignatz ignored everyone around him, his eyes fixed intently on Bai Fu.
Bai Fu said calmly, "Are you here to threaten me, or to surrender?"
Ignatz said coldly, "You may have the upper hand now, but..."
"Help! Your Majesty, save me! They're trying to kill me, and they stole the Empire's supreme crown and put it on Bai Fu's head!"
Odoayak suddenly shouted, interrupting Ignatz.
Before the players could pin him down, Ignatz flew into a rage first.
"Useless fool! Get out of the way! You have no right to speak here!"
"But..."
Odoayak tried to say more, but Ignatz started berating him again.
"Say one more word, and if Bai Fu doesn't kill you, I will!"
Odoayak opened his mouth, then finally lowered his head in despair.
That was right.
How had he been foolish enough to ask Ignatz to save him?
Ignatz had never thought much of him.
And it wasn't just Ignatz. The other members of the First Agreement, and even many people in the Empire, had never thought much of him either.
Odoayak knew.
Dmitry and Bualuo had also been deeply disappointed in him.
But their love for the Empire had led them to serve