Inside the vast academic building—
"…I still can't bring myself to believe what we just witnessed," Shaddad murmured, his massive frame leaning against one of the marble pillars as disbelief flickered through his deep voice. "To think that the Centennial Grave Empire —an empire that has obsessed every major power across the past few centuries— has truly advanced to become a millennial empire, and with such apparent ease…" His eyes widened as if still processing the reality before him. "When this news spreads, it's going to shake the entire Mid Sector 99 to its very core. There will be unrest, panic, and endless speculation."
"The Grave Empire wouldn't dare openly declare itself a millennial empire," Morgana replied, exhaling a long breath. Her tone was calm, but there was a glimmer of uncertainty behind her words.
