The second supreme elder rose once more, this time with measured authority. "Seventh, speak with bounds," he said firmly. "Now is not the time for a purge. That can wait. Right now, our priority is to counterbalance the Genome Empire's deployment."
He turned, facing the full circle of elders. His voice was calm but resolute. "The fact that they already know about the Forbidden Zone—and have sent their Arch Fleet—means one thing: the secrecy is gone. So let's not waste time assembling our Seventh Light Fleet in shadows. That would be a waste of resources and time. Instead, we move openly."
He paused, his eyes scanning the elders.
"What's most important now," He said, "is that we secure whatever opportunity lies within the Forbidden Zone—as soon as the boundary dissipates."
The First Supreme Elder gave a slow, deliberate nod. "Indeed, you're right, Second Elder. What matters is the opportunity itself. And we must secure it, no matter the cost."
