Michael's decision to participate in the upcoming battle did not mean he had dismissed Claire's request to value his life more. But he knew that too many things could go wrong if he chose not to take part.
It would also be an invaluable experience for the crew to witness a Titan with their own eyes. Seeing how powerful aliens could become would surely fuel their hunger for strength even more.
While the conversation with Nicole reached its climax, a hooded figure remained unnoticed, watching from the shadows.
Shockingly, even Nicole, a Supreme Lord, was unable to sense the Emperor's right-hand man, as he had managed to elude her heightened senses.
Though it wasn't entirely unfounded… After all, even the Emperor himself couldn't detect the presence of his most loyal lackey.
Perhaps expected, considering the hooded figure had been entrusted with one singular role: ensuring the Emperor's reign remained unchallenged.
And the method of doing that?
Kill cultivators.
