The Deep Blue Empire is indeed facing an existential crisis. The royal family has taken a desperate gamble by visiting the Nore Empire, yet they hesitated to disclose the situation immediately, hoping to gauge Carlotta's abilities first.
If Carlotta can indeed purge the pollutants from the beasts, it might just resolve the crisis of the Deep Blue Empire, sparing them the need to abandon Deep Blue Planet.
Regardless of the solution, the Deep Blue Empire is destined to become a vassal of the Nore Empire.
"I haven't agreed to their request for vassalage," said the Empress with a heavy tone. "Our two planets are the closest in proximity. Five hundred years ago, when the Insectoids launched a large-scale attack on our country, it was they who sent troops thousands of miles away to lend support and drive away all the Insectoids. This debt of gratitude is still owed, and it wouldn't be right for us to kick them when they're down."