Chapter 694 – Celestial Diplomatic Forum [Part 2]
He allowed a small sigh. Humanizing. Strategic vulnerability. Always effective.
"I underestimated how dependent interrealm networks have become on my personal involvement. That oversight is noted and will be addressed through future redundancy planning."
Another council smiled faintly. "You sound like you are apologizing while presenting quarterly growth projections."
"I am," Lux said honestly.
Vizreel leaned slightly forward. Armor creaking with contained authority.
"The last information we got. You also engaged in confrontation with Abyssal Lord Zehar."
Lux's smile sharpened slightly.
'How did he know about that?!'
"Self defense."
"You converted him into a bound servant."
"Workforce expansion. Nothing more."
Celestaria closed her eyes briefly. Possibly praying. Possibly calculating.
Selena tapped her fingers lightly on the table, moonlight reflecting from her nails.
"You move boldly, Prince Lux."
"I move efficiently."
