Thanks to Cassandra's efforts, the war was wrapped up neatly.
During the post-war negotiations, the Astoria Conglomerate did not demand immediate profit.
Instead, they requested several trade permissions, tax reductions, and—most importantly—a Royal Purveyor Seal, granting them an edge over all other merchants.
With this, the Astoria Conglomerate effectively monopolized the entire Meyers Star System's market.
Although their influence was limited to one system, when thinking about its scale, the potential profits were astronomical.
The risks and efforts had been well worth it!
Meanwhile, I was in my room back at the Military Hub as the day changed. Lying face-down on the bed, drowning in self-pity.
"Uuuu..."
The problem?
Right. The Eclipse Sovereign. What else?
A ship of immeasurable value, an undeniable symbol of power and prestige. But just as it was priceless, its repair costs alone would set me back over 500 billion Credits.
And that wasn't even the worst part.
