Galactic Patrol Headquarters, Council Hall.
The piercing alarm never stopped, intertwined with the constant stream of emergency communication requests, turning the originally solemn and dignified command center into a boiling pot of porridge.
Various data streams flashed wildly on the large circular screen, but none of them were what everyone wanted to see.
The Galactic King's tentacles drooped limply as he paced restlessly back and forth in front of the main seat, muttering something under his breath.
The usually imposing elite patrol officers were now completely flustered, their faces filled with panic and utter disarray.
"Lord Galactic King! Should we begin the pursuit of Moro immediately?"
Finally, a burly, elite police officer couldn't hold back any longer and stepped forward to ask for instructions with a serious expression.
The moment he finished speaking, the council chamber erupted in chaos, as if a bomb had been dropped on it.
"Yes, Lord Galactic King! We must immediately mobilize all available police forces! Hunt down Moro throughout the entire universe!"
Another patrolman, sweating profusely, echoed him, his voice trembling uncontrollably.
"If this drags on any longer, and he manages to hide in the shadows and frantically absorb the planet's energy to recover, then... then we'll be completely helpless against him!"
"Yes! We must act immediately!"
"We can't hesitate any longer!"
A cacophony of agreement rose and fell, and everyone's face was filled with urgency and panic.
The Galactic King abruptly stopped and let out a heavy sigh.
He looked around at the anxious faces, his tone carrying a deep-seated sense of helplessness.
" Moro is extremely cunning! He managed to deceive the prison's vital signs monitoring system with a simple illusion!"
"We can't even pinpoint the exact time of his escape! The universe is so vast, where should we even begin to pursue him?"
These words were like a bucket of ice water poured over everyone's heads.
The council chamber, which had been filled with fervent enthusiasm just moments before, fell completely silent.
Yeah... where can we chase after them?
The universe is far larger than anyone can imagine.
Searching for an ancient demon that deliberately hides its tracks when even the exact time of its disappearance cannot be determined is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
The patrol officers looked at each other, their lively discussion from a moment ago now completely dead end.
A cloud of despair and helplessness hung over everyone's heart.
Amidst this gloomy and desolate atmosphere.
"Squeak--"
The heavy doors of the council chamber were suddenly pushed open from the outside.
Everyone instinctively looked in the direction of the sound.
Jaco rushed in, looking hurried, almost running.
Behind him, a composed figure walked slowly in with firm steps.
It's Merus!
Upon seeing Merus's cold yet familiar face, the pupils of everyone in the council chamber lit up instantly!
It was as if, in the endless darkness, a ray of light had appeared, offering a lifeline.
The once noisy and chaotic hall fell eerily quiet at this moment.
All eyes were fixed on Merus, filled with undisguised expectation and reliance.
Our pillar of strength is back!
Ignoring the intense gazes around him, Merus walked straight through the crowd and strode to the large screen.
Without any unnecessary pleasantries, he cut straight to the point, his voice cold and stern.
" Galactic King, everyone, what exactly is the situation now?"
The Galactic King hurriedly stepped forward, his composure crumbling the moment he saw Merus, his voice filled with barely suppressed panic.
" Merus! You're finally back! Something terrible has happened!"
" Moro... Moro has vanished! We have no idea when he escaped, or where he is currently wreaking havoc..."
Merus frowned.
His sharp gaze swept across the calm, unaffected star map on the large screen.
"Completely... no movement at all?"
Faced with Merus's persistent questioning, the elite patrol officers present all looked ashamed and could only nod helplessly and solemnly.
This means that they, the most elite intelligence agents in the entire universe, were completely blind in the face of Moro.
Merus paused for a moment, then took a deep breath.
His tone became more solemn than ever before.
"How could this be... It seems things are getting a bit tricky."
"If that guy recovers his strength in the shadows, I'm afraid the Galactic Patrol alone won't be able to stop him."
These words plunged the hearts of those who had just begun to feel a glimmer of hope back into despair.
Even Merus said so...
Is there really no other way?
Merus turned around, his gaze sharp as lightning, sweeping over everyone present.
" Galactic King, everyone, I think... there's no time to lose!"
His voice was resolute, dispelling the dejection in the air.
"Every moment Moro is allowed to roam free, the universe becomes one step more dangerous! If he begins to devour planets on a massive scale, the casualties will be in the trillions!"
We can no longer sit idly by and wait to die!
Upon hearing this, everyone perked up and looked at Merus, waiting for his instructions.
The noisy discussions in the hall abruptly ceased, and everyone fell silent.
Yes... Frieza Force.
That behemoth that now spans the universe, possessing an unparalleled intelligence network and a massive military force.
"Right now, we must not only mobilize the entire Galactic Patrol to search for and pursue Moro's movements throughout the entire universe..."
"We must immediately seek help from the outside world!"
"We must request the help of Frieza Force!"
"Use their intelligence network and troops to expand the search and pursuit area as much as possible!"
In unison, everyone recalled the several collaborations they had had with Frieza Force over the past five years.
Every time, whether it's hunting down space pirates or dealing with planetary disasters, the work of these patrolmen becomes exceptionally easy whenever Frie's Legion intervenes.
The feeling was like being used to putting out fires with a small hose, and suddenly hundreds of fire trucks arrived.
Ultimately, it's because their police force is simply no match for the military strength of Frieza Force.
With such a large force assisting, how could the work not be easy?
Thinking of this, the previously anxious and desperate atmosphere in the council hall miraculously calmed down a little.
A feeling called "hope" quietly spread in everyone's heart.
If... if this time, we could also get help from Frieza Force...
Perhaps, it really is possible, even faster... to find Moro!
The Galactic King's drooping tentacles now slightly curled up.
He rushed to Merus in two strides and practically grabbed Merus's arm.
" Merus! Negotiations with Frieza Force... I'm afraid I'll have to leave it to you!"
Merus nodded, his expression remaining calm.
"I see."
He withdrew his arm, but his gaze drifted into the distance, seemingly piercing through the walls of the council chamber and looking towards some corner of the universe.
His tone carried a barely perceptible hint of excitement.
"Perfect timing, I need to bring in another special 'reinforcement'..."
"Besides that, there's one more thing."
Merus turned around, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, his expression becoming extremely serious.
"From now on, all our search team members should avoid acting alone as much as possible."
"And during this period, if any discoveries are made, remember, you must not act on your own!"
" Moro is terrifying... I hope everyone will be cautious!"