Chapter 42 - 42: The galaxy is a jungle of stars
"18 Generals?"
Seeing Erik's confused expression, Chen could only sigh in defeat before asking, albeit somewhat surprised.
"Fellow student Erik, is it possible that you know nothing about the Jade Lotus Union?"
"No, I have no idea how the factions work aside from the Arcane Order." Erik shook his head and responded, as he really hadn't paid special attention to any of the other factions in the galaxy.
"I see. If you want, I can explain how the different factions operate," Chen offered kindly, to which Erik agreed with a nod.
"That would be nice."
After Erik's words, the chair where Chen had been sitting before approaching suddenly lifted into the air, which startled Chen quite a bit. He quickly activated his ethereal projection, allowing him to sense some sort of invisible 'arm' that gently grabbed the chair and placed it near Erik's desk.
"Was that solidified Myst?" Chen asked in astonishment, to which Erik casually replied, motioning for him to sit.
"Yes, a very useful trick."
"How can you do something like that?"
"With a lot of effort."