Mistake of Strategy
Later that day...
Minos had already explained Mortimer's situation to his allies, making it clear that this person was terribly injured no matter if the enemy had escaped.
Minos' connection to each of his black holes went far beyond controlling these regions of space. He could also sense what was devoured by them.
Through this ability, Emperor Stuart could tell that part of Mortimer's soul and body had been swallowed by that black hole so that the enemy would have nothing to do to recover.
He explained everything he should to the leaders of the imperial family and the vassals who had participated in the confrontation at Payton.
With this, great relief hung over the imperial family and this city.
Even the inhabitants, ignorant of the details of the outcome of this confrontation, felt that things would be smoother from now on.