When the officials of Uma Plane first learned that Daniel's Emperor-class sacred vessel had returned, they assumed he had merely completed his reconnaissance.
In their minds, the next step was obvious. The Supreme Commander would gather the local authorities, explain what he had discovered, and begin arranging defensive formations and troop deployments. Not one of them imagined that Daniel had already annihilated the main body of the Tribulation-Ash Army by himself.
Sure enough, when Daniel summoned the senior officials, most arrived carrying maps, military reports, and prepared suggestions for the coming campaign. Governor Loka also appeared.
The moment he entered the hall, Loka spoke in a faintly mocking tone.
"Supreme Commander, you have spent most of your time within the Holy See. I imagine you have had few opportunities to face Tribulation-Ash Monsters directly. During your reconnaissance, were you able to confirm the location and scale of their main force?"
