Max, sensing the deadly currents swirling around him, stood silently for a moment, his eyes lowering as he closed them in thought, and deep within his mind, he weighed his options, feeling the crushing burden of knowing he'd placed the Great Ruler Empire in a deeply perilous position where his actions could ignite a war that might cost countless lives.
But then, exhaling softly, a glint of cold resolve sparked in his eyes as he opened them once more, and in a flash, he moved, stepping forward with swift, decisive strides until he stood beside Emperor Hermes, startling everyone present as gasps rose from the surrounding experts who hadn't expected him to appear so boldly, and in a clear, steady voice, he said, "I am Max."
