Typically, games were assumed to be played under identical conditions. It was about fair play. Fair rules, fair play, fair games. This was true from sports to PC games. Any unfairness was either a limitation of the game or a problem with an unfair system.0

On the other hand, war was different. Wars were almost always fought under uneven conditions, and there were times when one had to engage in war even in situations where defeat seemed inevitable.0

‘That's why any means are considered acceptable.’0

First, hacking the Sanctuary was out of the question. Unlike Sung-Woon, Wisdom, or Tael, who could make that possible, Hegemonia admitted she lacked the capability to do so. However, there were still many ways to win besides that method.0

The Mafia game was essentially about persuading randomly changing team members. Then one could simply threaten the game's participants to assist in their victory before the game began. Yet, Hegemonia had also decided to set aside that method for the time being.0

"But aren’t you engaged in a greater war?” asked Salkait.0

"I know," replied Hegemonia.0

"The Constellations are comrades in the great war that you are part of."0

"I said I know."0

"Also, regarding Nebula and the other Constellations...."0

"I told you, I know. Salkait,...0