"I see, have you made the arrangements?"
"Of course, Master, we began preparations months ago upon receiving your intelligence.
Specially trained candidates will replace the Starfallen, ensuring that their disappearance does not significantly impact society."
However..."
Ramp's tone faltered.
"The Empire now has only a little over seven million people, including the elderly and infirm. The labor force of working age is less than five million.
The Starfallen makes up 400,000 of them, and they never tire. They are highly productive, doing the work of three people each, crucial for the Empire's development.
So... if the Starfallen leave, the Empire's growth may slow down, the economy might slump, and a labor shortage crisis could emerge."
"Do your best to adjust, give it a year, and tell the factory owners not to rush to expand production."
"Yes, Master."
Cassius looked at the panel, which showed that there were still five minutes left until the second shutdown.
