"Don't let the Countess disturb our conversation, dear Victor."
"Her ambition cannot be ignored."
"She is trying to reclaim her luxurious life. That is only human nature. She is far more than a beautiful canary." The Emperor on the throne shifted His posture, though the Sacred Sword in its scabbard still served as His cane. The phantom of Regent Victor von Doom stood beside the throne, yet Countess Katarina Karkov, who had been below the steps only minutes ago, had failed to notice it. The Regent was still entertaining guests in the banquet hall. Those diplomats had no idea he was currently speaking with the Emperor, and these secrets were classified information they would never hear in their lifetimes. "I would like you to keep an eye on the sealing of Attilan's portal. Constantine, Malcolm, and Aparajita are on their way there. I have weakened the power Behind the Curtain, but the potential danger has not yet been eliminated."
"I trust that your Praetorian Guard and Gene-modded Warriors can complete the mission. Other than Constantine, do the other warriors still believe this is the result of some kind of alien Psionic Sorcery?"
"Yes."
"We cannot let them learn the truth Behind the Curtain. The mere arrival of alien xenos has already driven many humans to despair and even inspired Adoration of aliens. We cannot let them see where the true danger comes from, or everything we have fought for will be utterly destroyed. I hope you have already arranged the mind-wiping procedure for the Gene-modded Warriors entering the portal site deep within Attilan Star Fortress. Your Majesty, I know the loyalty of the Gene-modded Warriors is beyond question, and they have indeed carried out Your will. But the cruelty of stripping away their memories is a mercy to them."
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