"Yes," Allison nodded in agreement, "This matter could be very tricky. I hope to have your guidance throughout, as I'm unsure of how to approach the Empire's officials."
"It's hard on you."
The old man patted Allison's arm and then turned to look ahead, continuing to quietly discuss something with the others.
Allison straightened up, took two steps back, and sat back down in his seat.
In his mind, scenes of the White Ghost wildly slashing through the Insect Swarm appeared.
He couldn't understand why this Pioneer trial would introduce such a perverse competitor from a high-dimensional civilization. From one perspective, how weak must this guy's home planet be?
Allison now had to admit that he...
He was a bit anxious.
...
Two Galaxy Times later.
The Empire's 'Peace Petition Investigation Team' escort fleet completed its warp, crossing the Empire and New Federation's conflict space and entered the actual control zone heavily guarded by the New Federation.
