Yalik's reply sounded through the speaker.
Felix watched Yalik nod slightly, then asked,
"Chairman, there haven't been any more communications, have there?"
"No."
Yalik shook his head, his reply sounding through the speaker.
After hearing that, Felix reached out and shut off the communication.
The moment the screen went dark, Felix turned to look at Lacus's sleeping face and gently pinched her fair cheek.
After that pinch, Felix withdrew his hand.
He calmly remained seated there, waiting for Lacus to wake up.
Meanwhile, at Ptolemaios Military Base, the Earth Alliance Forces that had rushed over from near Boaz Fortress were stationed above the military base.
Inside the base, Azrael sat in Richard's office. His expression was neither pleased nor displeased as he calmly asked,
"Richard, was it you who reported something to the higher-ups?"
Hearing Azrael's question, Richard remained calm and replied evenly,
"Councilman, I merely requested reinforcements from the higher-ups as normal."
Looking at Richard, Azrael spoke with a trace of anger in his voice.
"Do you know that your request disrupted my plans?"
Richard looked at Azrael and replied without emotion,
"I'm sorry."
Seeing Richard's impassive demeanor, Azrael lightly tapped the armrest with his fingers. After a moment of silence, he rose to his feet.
Seeing Azrael preparing to leave, Richard sent him off with a faint smile.
"Councilman, take care!"
Azrael turned back and cast Richard a displeased glance before turning around again and continuing out of the office.
Watching Azrael leave the office, the calm expression on Richard's face vanished, and he let out a soft sigh.
"Sigh!"
After that sigh, Richard put the matter aside and focused on his other work.
Just two steps after leaving the office, Azrael ran into Natarle Badgiruel, who was approaching.
Looking at Natarle Badgiruel, Azrael smiled mockingly.
Seeing the