Chu Bamboo frowned, his mind racing. Suddenly, he realized there was a very serious problem.
"Nuwa No. 17... Where is Li Kang—no, have Li Kang come see me!" Chu Bamboo's tone was level. In the last worldline, the main reason Li Kang had lost control was that the Imperial Court had secretly issued an order for Chu Bamboo's capture, and Li Kang had gotten caught in the crossfire.
'But now, I'm the Crown Prince of the Empire. More importantly, judging by Su Po's earlier attitude, we don't seem to be in conflict. So Li Kang should still be safe and sound!'
"Contact initiated," Nuwa No. 17's voice replied, impassive as ever.
「A moment later.」
The large doors boomed open.
Li Kang charged into the base and crashed to his knees. "Your Highness, the Crown Prince! For what purpose have you summoned me?"
He was terrified, humbled. It was a stark contrast to the natural, easygoing way he used to interact with Chu Bamboo.
As Chu Bamboo sized him up, a strange glint appeared in his eyes.
