"The Empire's interests are paramount."
"Then what about all those Star Citizens on the Garbage Star?"
Yu Lan was stunned into place by Queen Belina's words.
An indescribable rage welled up within her as she looked at Belina's imperious expression and Louisa's subtle taunts.
Her heart was pounding wildly.
Blood surged from her heart to her limbs. Anger at Queen Belina for caring only for profit and not human life, and worry for the plague on the Garbage Star—the two emotions coiled and roiled within her.
A silent scream built in her heart, demanding an outlet.
「The next second」
A cold snort echoed through the vast, magnificent hall.
The beautiful young female, who moments ago had appeared docile and gentle, underwent a sudden transformation.
She lifted her gaze, and any trace of obedience was gone, replaced by a cold, defiant challenge.
Just as Belina was about to reprimand her, Yu Lan's forceful accusations rang out once more.
