[Without being exceptional, they simply cannot muster the courage]
"...When compared to technology, it is humanity itself that's the most troublesome. How in the world can I teach these foolish people the principle of unity?"
The tall man's tone paused momentarily, and he gestured: "You may leave."
[Yes, Your Majesty.]
The hazy, semi-transparent human form made of light particles dissipated, and the Emperor turned his head to look at Michael.
"Good afternoon, Father," Michael said.
"Get to the point," the Emperor said. "I have never taught you to observe ceremony with me."
"Why do you turn a blind eye to Split's success," Michael asked. "Or is this still part of your plan?"
"He hasn't gone somewhere I don't know about," the Emperor said calmly. He lifted his head and looked back at the pillar of light, the deepest part of his golden pupils flickering with white radiance: "It takes less than two minutes to go to Earth's Core."
