[: 3rd POV :]
Inside the Grand Hall, every ruler, king, queen, administrator, scholar, architect, and commander gathered once more.
More than two hundred influential figures sat around the massive circular chamber.
Silence filled the room as Daniel slowly walked toward the center.
His golden eyes swept across everyone.
"We've conquered one hundred planets."
"Many would consider that an unbelievable achievement."
He paused.
"But..."
"It is insignificant."
Those words surprised many.
King Reja blinked.
"Insignificant...?"
Daniel nodded calmly.
"Compared to what lies ahead."
"Our goal isn't one hundred."
"It isn't one thousand."
"It isn't even ten thousand."
"It is the entire Universe."
Silence returned.
Everyone understood.
One hundred planets only seemed enormous because it was their first step.
Compared to the countless worlds scattered across the Universe...
It was merely a drop within an endless ocean.
Daniel smiled faintly.
"That is exactly why..."
