After agreeing to everyone's request to send troops and attack the nearby star systems, Art Student stood up. Smiling, he said to everyone:
"I believe you are already fully prepared for war, so I won't lecture you any further. You may discuss the subsequent deployment plans yourselves. That is both your right and your responsibility. I'll be leaving first."
After giving his final instructions, Art Student slowly walked out of the conference room.
Everyone he passed respectfully saluted him. Their eyes revealed their respect and worship for Art Student—the reverence owed to the god they believed in.
As Art Student departed, the atmosphere in the conference room gradually relaxed.
Art Student had not taken part in the detailed discussions over troop deployment. Moreover, if he had remained there, these officials would have been restrained while discussing the detailed plans, unable to fully speak their minds.
After all, Art Student's status was too lofty. No one dared casually suggest anything overly risky or radical, lest they be seen as irresponsible or lacking wisdom.
Therefore, Art Student's departure was actually a good thing for everyone. It allowed these officials to speak freely without having to consider the Lord of the Stars' thoughts.
Art Student knew perfectly well that as a scientific researcher, how could he possibly waste his time on such boring discussions?
Besides, Art Student had no interest in fighting and killing. This was merely a way for his subordinates to prove their worth to him through action.
Only after Art Student walked out of the conference room did the people who had respectfully saluted straighten up and relax.
"Gray, you should preside over the meeting."
After the Lord of the Stars left, everyone looked at one another, unsure what to say next. In the end, Hogood spoke up with the