Disrespect

[AN: I'm currently in my first-semester final exams. I'll do my best to maintain daily uploads, but if I'm unable to, I will catch up on any missed chapters once I'm done with the exams.]

After a brief exchange, a meeting time was scheduled for a few hours later. Once everyone agreed, an imperial ship was selected as the meeting venue. The ship was promptly moved to the center, ensuring it was equidistant from all fleets.

“Please excuse our modest preparations. The original venue for this meeting is still under construction,” Lanesra said as she took her seat in the meeting room. Her gaze swept across the attendees, who fell silent the moment she entered.

A few offered polite responses to her apology, but most remained quiet, their expressions making it clear they wanted the meeting to conclude as swiftly as possible.