The afternoon sun blazed over the grand marble pavilion of the Capital Central Platform as three ornate interstellar diplomatic vessels descended through the shimmering clouds.
"The emissaries representing the Orion Trade League, the Solar Hegemony, and the Astral Imperium have arrived," Diana announced through the Crowncast tactical frequency.
"They are stepping onto the ceremonial promenade with delegations of silver-armored guards and floating jewel-encrusted chests," Sabine Ardent reported, monitoring the perimeter cameras.
"They brought thirty trillion cosmic credits in condensed mana bullion, titles of divine lordship, and treaties of vassal imperial dominion," High Scholar Ronald noted, examining their formal diplomatic manifests.
"They believe that every mortal hero who overthrows a dictator simply desires to become the next emperor," Chief Justice Tor-Kael observed from the council table.
