One Idea King would randomly emerge among every three sapient beings, with an influence that could reach across an entire world.
An Idea King who emerged among the leaders of three alien empires would inevitably wield influence on a galactic scale.
Inside the virtual, pure-white matchbox of a room, the supreme leaders of the Three-Nation Alliance were once again gathered around the table.
Gatherings like this had become routine. Since the war began, the Zirick Cooperative had taken the lead in arranging these private conferences almost every month.
The three heads of state discussed joint military operations and the international situation.
At practically every gathering, an Idea King would propose something new, then return home afterward to put it into practice. The only difference was that Xi Yan's word was law within the Empire, while the other two nations had to deliberate before reaching a decision.
Whatever else might be said, the Three-Nation Alliance's unity was beyond reproach. All three sapient species had banded together to drive out the Determined Exterminators.
Today was another meeting between the three great leaders. In the pure-white room, they sat at the same utterly unaesthetic table and talked as usual.
Habit was a powerful thing. After spending so long looking at the Zirick people's colorless, starkly geometric buildings with no sense of beauty whatsoever, Xi Yan recalled his days playing Minecraft and suddenly found the designs perfectly unremarkable.
"A full year has passed since we issued our joint declaration of war against the XT-489 Extermination Unit. My fleet has already set out, but it still hasn't found their territory. Was your information wrong?"
Xi Yan stared at Senka Vanye, the gray-feathered birdman leader, as he spoke.
"Impossible. Their territory lies in that direction. Our deductions cannot be wrong," Mr. Vanye flatly denied it. "It