The laughter that followed was infectious, carrying notes of relief and disbelief all at once.
Here were civilizations preparing for apocalyptic conflict against threats that had already been eliminated, marshaling defenses against enemies who would never arrive.
Achilles smiled at Sun's reaction, his thoughts turning to the Ancient Ones who had undergone transformation into Thalassarians.
Most of them were now thoroughly integrated into his sphere of influence, their enhanced capabilities making them valuable assets for the challenges ahead.
In the coming expansion of the Sea of Thalassara into stellar space, they would find themselves among the most privileged beings in the new order…pioneers of a resurrected empire that would command respect in the nearby Star Seas!
"There's no harm in telling everyone now," he said. "In fact, I had planned to."
…!
Without further preamble, he raised his hand toward the sky and began to write.
