Upon hearing Emperor Rosetta's answer, Duke Ferdinand fell into deep thought, as if a long time had passed before he finally lifted his head, seeing the ruler of Typhon standing there with a calm expression, seemingly more tranquil than ever.
However, from beneath this calm exterior, Ferdinand sensed a latent power ready to be unleashed—a force that had been accumulating for years, and many believed it had vanished over time, yet now Ferdinand suddenly discovered it still existed, never having weakened in the slightest.
Emperor Rosetta Augustus was both a cautious strategist and a startling gambler—his boldness was still as great as it was years ago.
"This could turn into a high-stakes gamble," Ferdinand couldn't help but say, though not to discourage, but just to express his view, "Your Majesty, once the balance is lost, both we and the entire Empire will face utter ruin."
