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Come in, get comfortable, and let’s see what kind of trouble waits this time ❤️ ✦ The explanation made the situation awkward.
Nolan’s side had only just begun.
If he tried to follow the demands of his own world too closely, Hestia could certainly carry the burden, but they would soon become targets for every god in Orario.
Once that happened, living there would become difficult.
“Have you calculated the value of those things?” Nolan asked.
He could tell that a lot of people probably wanted to study materials from another dimension.
But even if they wanted research samples, the value still had to be calculated properly.
Hale understood what he meant and looked toward the camera again.
Since everyone had sat down to talk, no one should expect a one-sided bargain.
Nolan was a citizen of this country, and even though he now had the ability to cross into other worlds, he was still willing to negotiate peacefully.
“Besides, I may activate more technologically advanced worlds later.” “Worlds like Marvel, for example, with alien civilizations.
Or settings with technology on the level of Ultraman.” “Starships capable of reaching space, fighters that cross the speed of light, propulsion systems, energy systems, anti-gravity devices.
The value of those technologies would be enormous.” Those things were far too valuable.
Even if the country offered current-generation technology in exchange, it might not be enough.
“Those questions…” Hale honestly could not handle that on the spot.
Hestia, a god, had crossed over from another dimension.
In other words, she had broken through the barrier between worlds and arrived here.
In the future, Nolan might truly open paths to those kinds of worlds and obtain frightening technology.
If their side did not have equivalent value to offer, even the negotiation would become embarrassing.
“Forget it.
We can discuss those questions later.” The general understood that none of this could be solved in a few minutes.
It was better to settle the immediate matter of equipment first.
“As for weapons, if you do not mind, I can temporarily transfer some standard army equipment from the units under my command.” “We can make the first exchange in gold or healing medicines.” Unlike the people above him, Hale could make a practical decision first.
The higher-ups were probably still arguing.
He could use his authority to spread out some current equipment and trade it.
After all, the items received would benefit his command as well.
Hestia and Nolan exchanged a look.
“That works.” Taking so much equipment at once would indeed be hard for the other side.
“There is one more thing.
Can you arrange legal identification for my goddess?” Nolan raised the issue.
“Yes.” Hale almost wanted to ask what kind of mind Nolan had, casually bringing a god into the country.
But then he thought about it differently.
Having a god from another world legally registered in their country was actually very interesting.
“No problem.
I will handle the paperwork.” The arrangement sounded perfectly workable to the general.
If an otherworld god accepted a formal identity here, that was also a form of recognition toward the country.
Who could say the country had no legitimacy after that?
“Could you also provide some retired soldiers with missing limbs or severe injuries?” “After contracting with my goddess, I learned magic.” “Healing magic.” “I can use magic power to heal wounds, or possibly repair lost limbs.” Nolan explained that he might be able to heal bodies with magic.
“What?” When Hale heard that Nolan could heal wounds or repair lost limbs, his eyes widened.
You had that ability and did not say so earlier?
“Come on, Nolan.
I will arrange people immediately.” Hale became almost unable to sit still.
He had thought Nolan was a combat asset.
He had not expected him to be a medical support asset as well.
Hale did not hesitate.
He picked up his phone and called out.
“Hello.” “Quick.
Bring back some soldiers who retired because of severe injuries.” “Send them to the base as fast as possible.” “Fast.” “You have two hours.
If you cannot do it, fill out your own retirement papers.” Hale issued the order with visible excitement.
Magic that could repair missing limbs was already close to impossible.
How could he not be excited?
They needed this.
They needed this ability far too much.
“What about the site?” Nolan looked around.
They could not possibly do something like that in a conference room.
“No problem.” “The military hospital on base.
I will drive you there myself.” The general noticed the same issue.
If they were going to heal people, they should do it in a proper military hospital.
There, the procedure could be observed and the patients monitored afterward.
If this succeeded, Hale could already imagine what it would mean for the army.
There were never too few injured soldiers.
Many had retired only because their bodies no longer allowed them to serve.
If they could be healed, if missing limbs could be restored, it would be a tremendous thing for the army’s reputation and for the people who had sacrificed so much.
Then another thought struck him.
If Nolan could truly heal them completely…
“Nolan, if you can treat them, I can make a decision personally.” “Every piece of standard equipment under my regional command will be available for you to use.” Since Nolan was willing to reveal this ability, it meant his trust in them was high.
If Hale responded by being stingy, he would be failing that goodwill.
If Nolan wanted equipment, then fine.
Even if Hale had to scrape the bottom of every warehouse, he would provide it.
“Thank you.” Nolan was grateful for the help.
The other side was showing great sincerity.
Compared with the first time he had come here, this second visit had finally produced real cooperation.
“Why are you thanking me?
I should be thanking you.” “For people like us, an ability like yours is a truly good thing.” Hale spoke with solemn sincerity.
If a person who could heal the wounded and rescue the dying did not deserve respect, then Hale had spent his life in uniform for nothing.
“Then let us go.” Nolan checked the time.
It was already noon.
If they were going, it would take some time.
“Right.
Let us go.
We should leave now.” The general could hardly wait.
When he imagined the soldiers who had once served under him recovering their bodies, his chest filled with excitement.
He wanted to witness that moment with his own eyes.
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