On Planet Knyebris:
"Your Majesty, those insects are taking advantage of us. We cannot let this stand, our people will have our heads", said the Prime Minister.
"Yes your Majesty, this is killing us slowly. We must awaken General Amadalia", the first minister.
The whole court room went silent, they knew that if he is woken up, there will be hell to pay. General Amadalia is extremely strong, he has wiped planets before, by himself. The only problem is, that once the slaughter starts, its damn near impossible subdue him.
"Oozekimaru", the emperor said.
A shadowy figure appeared, "Yes", it said.
"Have you determined the insect queen's forces", asked the emperor.
"Indeed, she has two Transcendants, including herself. Four Ascendants, one hundred Super tier 9, 400 super tier 5, 1000 super tier 1-4, hundreds of thousands below super tier. She has only been awake for about 2000 years ago so we can make due with this", the shadow said.
"I think your assessment is incorrect, i have seen insect queens before, this queen is different. She is ingenuitive, resourceful, and a genius. She probably know we sent spies after the huge abduction recently. Let's assume her forces are more than double of what the shadow guards estimated", the emperor said.
It clicked in the court's mind. The emperor must be right, she has pulled the wool over our eyes too many times. She is cunning and ruthless, some of the men thought that they wouldn't mind dying if they can taste that sexy queen, the down side is that all who have tried, are now sleeping eternally and becomes part of her forces.
"Your majesty, i have just received word from Dr. Fulgrem. He said he received a signal from that insect queen's planet. It's an unregistered Battlship signal, too high level to be identified and it disappeared in a second", the prime minister said.
"Your majesty, its safe to assume it doesn't belong to the queen, i think someone found a lone ship with the planet's crust. Ships like that come with an AI, we can safely assume that they also want the queen dead", said the First Minister.
"How are you so sure that it isn't in the queen's possession", the emperor replied.
"Because the queen would have integrated it into the Hive. Also the signal is opposite of the Hive. On another note, one of the shadow guards saw Bokin get killed by a human", said the first minister.
"Hold up! Bokin was low rank, but he was exceptionally skilled, no human should have been able to kill him", a general said.
"Exactly, he could fight above his level, he was even named by General Zoan himself", said a minister.
"I see, get Prince Alex in here", the emperor said.
Oozekimaru disappeared. They knew prince alex had very good negotiations and fighting.
"Father, your son has arrived", prince Alex said as he was kneeling.
"Take a small squad, and head to the signal point. Can you find out who it is and ask for them to see me", the emperor said.
"This isn't a problem father, but why not demand it", Alex said.
"If my calculations are correct, his ship has more firepower than ours, antagonising someone who isn't an enemy, who also has strength is foolish. Let's say we do threaten him, if he chooses to side with the queen we lose, if he waits until we fight the queen and takes advantage, we lose. Either option puts us in a bad position", the emperor said.
"Father is as wise as ever, this will be done", Alex said.
The court was proud, their emperor was smart and wise, you normally only get one of them in a singular ruler.
The prime minister was proud and confused, if his majesty is this good, what use am I? He thought to himself.
Alex left the courtroom.
"Court adjourned", the emperor said.
"By your leave your majesty", the court said and left.
The emperor went to his court yard.
"Fredrick, why did you send Alex on this dangerous mission. Why not send Luke or Joseph", the beautiful woman with long red hair said.
"Wife, Luke is a hard ass and hates weak people. What do you think he will say or do if the owner is weaker then him and his crew".
"I see your point, and Joseph?"
"He is a schemer, slick-tongue, and borderline an evil magistrate. If he takes advantage, manipulate, or offend them. Do you think that the ship's AI is a fool", he responded.
"That….i understand. Your choice is the best choice, but why not all three or a combination of the three", she said.
"They are fighting for the Throne, they will not listen nor respect each other, you don't send three dragons to catch one cow", he said.
"You are right, but why not choose one to represent...…no, then they will think you chose a Crown Prince. Is there no other way, he's my youngest son", she said.
"If we don't send anyone, when war starts we do not want to catch friendly fire. If someone of lower status is sent, can you ensure that they will not take advantage of us or them", he said.
A courtier burst into the emperor's courtyard. "Your majesty, General Werner is fighting what appears to be a Humaniod-Insectoid", he said.
"What? A hybrid? She has reached this level. No wonder she took so many civilians", the emperor said to himself.
"She's saying that she was one of our captured citizens, and she's strong", said the courtier.
"Did you check records?", the empress asked.
"No, the general saw her and attacked instantly", he said.
"Go prepare my ship, this general is an idiot, she has information we need", the emperor said.
"I'm going too", the empress said.
"Sir, don't blame the general, his wife and children was kidnapped by the insects", he said.
"That's understandable but the Empire comes first, prevent our on site army from killing her. Send word to Princess Helen immediately, we must acquire her posthaste. This can turn the tides", the emperor said.