L78.慾望的深淵之三

"I heard a nasty rumor the other day.

"It appears some disgruntled Tetran Sailors and Sprite Fighters are plotting against me behind my back!

I'm not terribly worried, to be honest, but just to be on the safe side, how about you go spy on their secret meeting?"

Dallas's tone of voice suggests that this is an order rather than a request.

"My sources tell me they usually meet in some dark corner of Carso's Depot. Go figure... See what you can find out, and don't delay; there's no time to waste.

I'll show them what happens to those who would turn against their benevolent dictat--erm, ruler!"

"Well? Don't just stand there--brief me! What did you find? Uncovered a vile plot to overthrow me, no doubt?"

Dallas asks presumptuously. It takes some time to convince him of the real story.

"Aha! Mwuaaahahahahaha! (That was better, eh?) So, these rascals want to devote themselves to me, is that it? Perfect! Everything is going according to plan. Power begets power, and soon, I shall become invincible!