Melinda nodded and Luna smirked wryly. “They likely assume that with the threat of two sets of Ascenders, others will flock to their cause out of fear that we could eventually become tyrants, and bully worlds from others. Attacking early makes the attack personal, and that leaves others with no reason to become entangled in the squabbling of two Great Powers. But if they complete it, they can see that we can replicate what others only dream of, and that should be terrifying to them.”
She cleared her throat, with her predatory grin softening. “Though, I will merely reiterate and impress upon you now, we can only prepare. And part of that preparation lies with all of you. Go now, rest. We have much to do in our time together, and I mean to accomplish all of it.”
After that, Matt went back
