Yet within the dimensional chat group, aside from March Seventh, none could truly fathom the might of an empire that spanned the entire cosmos.
[Do Not Call Me Slipper: An empire ruling the entire universe? How formidable must their army be?!]
[Thunder God: Unknown, but the angel legion under the Sacred Queen Kaisa is invincible, yet even they cannot dominate the whole universe.]
[Master of Beef Offal: It's hard to comprehend. If they've reached such strength, why can't they escape the emperor's rule?]
[Master of Beef Offal: However, such power does indeed surpass my understanding.]
[Sister Shizuka: Honestly, I yearn to witness such a mighty empire.]
[Little March: I grasp the concept, yet still find it unbelievable...]
The chat buzzed with discussions, exclamations of astonishment and disbelief flowing ceaselessly.
March Seventh, in particular, possessing deeper knowledge of the universe, found herself even more awestruck by Amarion's revelations.
After the initial shock, the group's attention shifted to Amarion himself.
[Do Not Call Me Slipper: By the way, your entire Fallen Empire has reached the pinnacle of cosmic dominion. So why are you the only one left?]
[Thunder God: Indeed! It's hard to imagine your empire becoming like this.]
Seeing the messages, everyone turned their focus towards the query.
Not just Kiana and Himeko, but others too struggled to understand why such a vast Fallen Empire had dwindled to just Amarion.
In the palace's entertainment room, Amarion smiled.
Himeko and Kiana didn't know the specifics of the Fallen Empire, so their confusion was normal.
Nonetheless, Amarion offered a brief explanation in the dimensional chat group.
[Imperial Prince: It's actually quite simple, for every living being has its limits.]
[Imperial Prince: Meaning, all creatures age and eventually perish over time...]
Carbon-based life inevitably succumbs to aging, an immutable truth.
No matter how optimized their genes, they remain carbon-based, unable to withstand a bullet.
Seeing Amarion's explanation, Angel Himeko from the Supernatural World frowned.
[Thunder God: Impossible! Your technology is that advanced, yet you can't modify your lives to escape mortality?!]
Take their angelic civilization, for instance; they had long transcended lower life forms.
Though none could achieve true immortality, their lifespans were immensely prolonged.
At least, Himeko believed they wouldn't fade away due to aging populations.
Amarion, though speechless, patiently explained further.
[Imperial Prince: Believe it or not, my empire fundamentally prohibits life modification.]
[Imperial Prince: In the Fallen Empire, only true naturals are considered citizens.]
Artificial beings and AI could never join the Fallen Empire's citizenry.
[Homebody: Oh, I get it! It's like those royal families in comics insisting on pure bloodlines!]
[Little March: If that's the case, I understand now.]
[Master of Beef Offal: I must admit, your empire's strength is unimaginable, but your mindset is quite backward.]
[Thunder God: I understand, but don't agree...]
[Imperial Prince: Rather than backward, it might be due to many experiences that led us here.]
[Imperial Prince: The empire's rise wasn't smooth sailing either.]
The group was initially puzzled by Amarion's explanation, but Homebody's analogy clarified things instantly.
[Shining Asuna: @Imperial Prince, have you claimed your newbie gift in the chat group? It includes a lottery chance!]
[Little March: Right, we almost forgot amidst the chatting!]
[Butterfly Shinobu: Curious what reward the prince might draw. It shouldn't be bad, right?]
[Sister Shizuka: Hmm... I'm eager to see.]
Meanwhile, in the Fallen Empire's palace.
"Newbie gift?!"
Amarion noticed the group's reminders about the chat group's newbie gift.
[Ding! You have a newbie gift waiting to be claimed!]
"Claim!"
Prompted by the group, Amarion swiftly chose to claim it.
Thanks to Asuna's reminder, Amarion knew the gift included a lottery chance within the chat group.
After claiming the newbie gift, Amarion immediately found the lottery interface.
"Choose to draw!"
Amarion used the lottery chance without delay.
Next moment, the chat group's screen displayed an old-style lottery machine.
The images flashed before settling on a golden SSR-rated game control panel.
[Shining Asuna: Wow! An SSR-rated game control panel!]
[Thunder God: Oh wow~ Little prince, you've got luck!]
[Do Not Call Me Slipper: Help, what kind of divine luck is this?!]
[Little March: Unfair! I thought my S-rated Light Cone Camera was lucky enough...]
[Homebody: If anyone should call it unfair, it's me! I only got a D-rated realistic drawing board...]
[Imperial Prince: Seems like good luck, though I wonder if it's useful?]
Amarion scratched his nose, replying in the group.
Unfamiliar with the game control panel, he gauged it from the group's reactions.
Oh, right, this 6+ coloring game seemed called Stellaris.
After Amarion's reply, March Seventh and others grew more restless.
[Little March: Your luck is beyond good! You could win the lottery.]
[Sister Shizuka: Though a bit envious, congratulations.]
[Homebody: You must have absorbed my luck, but congrats anyway!]
[Butterfly Shinobu: Congrats, and remember to sign in the group for points...]
"Sign in? Points?!"
Amarion glanced at the chat, puzzled.
Not dwelling on it, he turned his attention to the Stellaris control panel.
He activated it, delving into the Fallen Empire's details.
In an instant, the empire's entire scope unfolded before him.
A faint red hue covered the displayed universe, signifying total dominion.
[Name: Eternal Radiance Empire
Type: Ultimate Ruler
Status: Universal Domination
Capital: Earth Star
Galactic System: Unified Universe
Resources:
-Energy: Infinite
-Influence: Infinite
-Research Points: Infinite
-Alloys: Infinite
Technology:
-Tech Level: Beyond Current Era
-Unlocked Tech: Full-Spectrum Energy Control, Interstellar Teleportation, Reality Reshaping, Mechanical Life Integration
Politics:
-Government Type: Ultimate Dictatorship
-Ruler: Pureblood Human Emperor
-Ruling Class: Advanced Artificial and Robotic Committee
Diplomatic Status:
-Universal Influence: Absolute Domination
-Diplomatic Policy: No alien or foreign civilizations allowed, pursuing ultimate peace under a unified universe (achieved)
Special Abilities:
-Ultimate Judgment: Instantly eradicates rebellious civilizations (no civilizations exist besides the empire)
-Tech Assimilation: Quickly absorbs and integrates other civilizations' technologies
-Mechanical Legion: Infinite replicating mechanical and robotic legion
Current Missions:
-Maintain the empire's unity and order
-Eliminate all potential threats and instability
-Continue advancing technological limits]
"Hmm..."
Surveying the entire control panel, Amarion fell silent.
It seemed this game held little purpose anymore.
As the Eternal Radiance Empire's heir, Amarion had completely dominated the universe.
Even in research, the empire reached unparalleled heights, with little room for new discoveries.
At this moment, Amarion grasped the sentiment behind "being invincible is lonely."
His empire had fully maxed out the universe's tech tree.
Unless new, beyond-universe technologies emerged, there was little point.
Yet, the control panel wasn't entirely meaningless.
It offered deeper insights into his empire and enhanced his control.
Moreover, it allowed continued tech advancement, unlocking the limits of the tech tree, enabling exploration of other worlds' technologies.
Now, Amarion had truly become the emperor of the Eternal Radiance Empire.
"Except for this Minor Protection Law..."
But then, Amarion realized that even with the galactic control panel, he couldn't override the Minor Protection Law and its measures.
The law still operated quietly.
"Damn it!"
At this thought, Amarion's mouth twitched.
Are we really at odds with minors?!
"Just wait one more month!"
"Once I come of age, freedom shall be mine..."
Hastily, Amarion consoled himself, his emotions gradually calming.
The thought of liberating himself in a month excited him anew.
He then cast his gaze towards the natural scenery outside.
The azure sea and towering peaks were vividly visible.
Though no longer as breathtaking as initially, they still compelled one to marvel at nature's grand artistry!
Knock, knock, knock! Knock, knock, knock...
As Amarion indulged in the scenic beauty with a hint of excitement, a knock echoed.