Yang Ming nodded and proactively found a topic to discuss.
He asked with a smile, "Prince, does Emperor Star normally require such an enormous amount of energy?"
"You can call me Director; there's no need for titles. Titles have no meaning, nor do the so-called honors and political systems."
Prince Eno crossed his legs and continued in his characteristic raspy voice:
"Most of Emperor Star's energy is used for reserves, not for daily consumption. We have the most advanced energy storage mediums. If applied in the military field, the Empire's fleet would establish an even greater advantage over other nations.
"But that's meaningless. The Empire's territory can no longer expand effectively. The true kernel of a civilization is its culture and the absurd sense of belonging of humanity.
"Our conquests are just a show of military strength."
Yang Ming didn't quite know how to respond.
Director Eno seemed a bit tired, leaning back in the sofa and closing his eyes to rest.
