Hearing Trazyn's practically arrogant words, Claudius's metal jaw seemed to tighten slightly, and the complex transmission systems throughout his body paused.
He replied in a deep voice, his tone as stern and old-fashioned as ever, though a trace of suppressed displeasure could still be heard beneath it.
"Overlord Trazyn, I have received the Phaeron's direct orders and will cooperate with your operation.
But I must remind you that a military operation on such a scale requires rigorous planning and thorough consideration. It must absolutely not be influenced by certain subjective factors."
"Subjective factors?" Trazyn's tone turned subtle.
"Why don't you make yourself clearer?"
Claudius did not hesitate and followed Trazyn's prompt to voice his thoughts.
"It is well known that you are the most famous collector in the Nihilakh Dynasty. Your obsession with collecting has reached an incomprehensible degree."
"I suspect that you intend to use Nihilakh's military strength to indulge that obsession. After all, the Cadia sector is now full of objects you would dearly love to collect." The Crowned General spoke bluntly.
"Indulge my obsession? No, no, no, my dear General, you understand me far too little."
Trazyn waved his hand theatrically and circled Claudius, looking every bit like a child showing off a new toy.
"You should have more faith in me. Everything I do begins with Nihilakh's interests in mind. Rest assured—even the Phaeron trusts me. You need only follow me and do as I say."
"As a soldier, obedience is your duty. The Phaeron entrusted authority to me, so naturally, you need only obey me."
"If you still have objections, go speak to the Phaeron yourself. Tell him that because of your personal prejudice against me, you chose to abandon your duty to obey orders."
After saying that, Trazyn ignored the stifled aura of grievance