Cassiss's eyes were bloodshot, his pupils filled with tension.
Drawing on his years of combat experience, he struggled to calm himself and spoke in a relatively normal voice.
"It is a pleasure to meet the legendary leader of the Ten Pioneers, Lady Winter."
"Your true appearance is far more striking and beautiful than those fabricated digital images."
Of course, Cassiss knew what Winter looked like.
After all, while they were cooperating with the Eternal Wall, Withered Branch had given Cassiss plenty of warnings when the wanted notices were issued.
Winter's formidable hacking abilities, in particular, were what Cassiss most needed to watch out for.
Cassiss had certainly not taken Withered Branch's warnings lightly.
Over the following days, he had upgraded the entire ship's security system numerous times and added many additional safeguards and alarm systems.
Now, however, Cassiss felt that all his efforts over those days had become a complete joke.
Before her miraculous hacking abilities, all their struggles had been futile.
The nine Ship Spirits condensed into prayer beads dared not make a move between those pale fingers, obediently allowing themselves to be toyed with.
Their current demeanor, like well-behaved puppies, stood in stark contrast to their usual arrogance.
Hearing Cassiss's words, Winter smiled faintly. "Is that so?"
"The form I am displaying here is digitally fabricated too."
Faced with such a blunt response, Cassiss immediately displayed his diplomatic finesse.
"Other recordings of your appearance naturally cannot compare to the fidelity of a projection you created yourself."
"Actually, there was no need for you to come in person. We have no intention of attacking now. We only wish to flee."
"After this battle, none of us have the courage to continue fighting you."
"We were coerced by the Eternal Wall into joining this battle in the first place."
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