Hades was not plotting; he was serious.
After the last call with Mandala Star, his mission had already changed. If the frontline setbacks caused the republic to collapse, breaking through the defense line would affect Mandala Star's homeland.
Mandala Star was merely a pawn in the war. If the power that claimed to be the Empire attacked Mandala Star, it would be catastrophic.
For this reason, his father dispatched a fleet to support him, and this fleet was given a special significance. It would be the fire seed, the hope of the Mandala Clan.
Therefore, solely relying on the fleet's population to dominate the Star System Alliance was unrealistic. They truly needed allies, not deception.
Alliances with Lucas Star were undoubtedly the best choice. His marriage to the Princess of Lucas Star was also out of such consideration. In this way, their relationship would become closer, and he needed to get through this difficult period.
