[Imperial log: extinction] [In truth, we never intended to spare this young civilization, because we humans would never leave alive any creature that might threaten us. As far as the Empire was concerned, these pitiful creatures were better off made into food.] [Xi Yan's directive: Amatiero Plant People civilization: "advanced" to a society without sapience]
"Marshal, what did you say?"
Everyone present was startled.
"I said, begin the extermination strike immediately. The Plant People are of no further use!"
Xi Yan turned around and fixed Ningdi Lingling with an icy stare. "Governor Ningdi Lingling, and my captains and officers, did you not hear me?"
"Yes, sir! Yes, sir!"
Suddenly understanding, they hurriedly disconnected their projections and went to issue their orders.
"What's going on? Why are you exterminating us?"
Through the translation device, the Plant People emperor had also heard Xi Yan's order clearly. He finally reacted, his face filled with terror, and nearly collapsed to the ground.
Xi Yan smiled at him.
"Nothing much. I just don't like the look of you."
"I've wanted to exterminate you for ages, but whenever I thought about how your civilization was scattered all over the planet, wiping you out seemed like such a hassle."
Xi Yan stood where he was and looked up.
"Fortunately, you're unbelievably stupid. You actually agreed to gather in this tiny reservation, making it easy for me to wipe you out in one fell swoop."
"You... you never intended to spare us!" the Plant People emperor cried in shock and fury.
"Exactly. And what are you going to do about it?" Xi Yan burst out laughing.
He stepped forward and mimed patting the short Plant Person on the head with his projected hand.
"That's the universe for you, kid."
No sooner had he spoken than the