Chapter 1376: Sakaar’s power
Planet R-193
Sakaar slowly turned his head, his gaze sweeping a random patch of the violet grasslands that blanketed the terrain like a flowing sea. From within those gentle waves, a thick obsidian shadow began to churn, gathering itself like spilled ink being pulled together by a hidden force. It twisted, warped, and condensed—until it solidified into the form of a cloaked figure. The humanoid was entirely wrapped in black, save for the two glowing eyes peeking out from under his mask.
The figure materialized in a kneeling posture, one knee bent, one fist to the ground, and his voice came out low but unwavering:
"I offer my greetings to the Supreme General of the Second Army."
"Hmm? Are we still using Shadow Swords for message delivery?" Sakaar asked, his voice calm but laced with subtle irony.
Decades ago, His Majesty had personally laid the foundation for the Interplanetary Communication Grid—a sprawling system that enabled real-time audiovisual transmission between worlds. Designed by the minds of Sky Opening City, miniature portals had since been embedded on every major planet across the empire. The old ways of communication—via Shadow Swords—had all but faded into ritualistic tradition.
"I have arrived with a package from Command, sir," the Shadow Sword responded, lifting a glowing spatial ring with both hands.
"It’s one of the weapons personally purchased by His Majesty. Lady Emily suspects it was meant for the Second Army."
Without speaking, Sakaar reached out, his clawed fingers delicately plucking the ring from the emissary’s hands. He examined it in silence for a moment, as if trying to see through the metal and into the purpose behind it.
"You are dismissed."
"Yes, Supreme General."
Without another word, the figure melted back into the earth’s shadow, as if swallowed by the planet itself.