The news hit the Nele like a hammer. Jenna, specifically, widened her eyes, freezing on the spot when those words reached her ears.
The Nele had been busy after Khan's departure but didn't isolate themselves from the network and other means of information gathering. Most of the group on Khan's ship didn't come from Milia 222, but rumors had spread nonetheless, and Jenna had done her due diligence to stay updated on him.
The conversation hadn't reached those topics yet, but Jenna knew about many of Khan's shocking exploits. She was aware he had become an important figure among humankind and beyond, but his words still stunned her.
After all, livable planets were no small matter. They were a precious resource that only powerful species could occupy and defend without risking starting wars over them.
