“Wasn’t that a little too exaggerated?” After the meeting ended, Vill-V leaned closer.
“Revelation can indeed crush the world’s industrial chains in advanced manufacturing, but its output is limited by the Herrscher Core.
“Even if we drive the Authority at full power, its production capacity still won’t surpass that of a medium-sized industrial nation.
It can’t replace the entire industrial chain.” The core’s output had been calculated by Mobius based on the residual Honkai energy in the Herrscher’s remains, so it was unquestionably accurate.
“It was merely the art of public speaking,” Elysia explained.
“Everyone has been anxious since the Honkai Eruption.
They need something to lift their spirits.
“This project tells them that even during a war, we can continue building, and that we can even use the war itself to achieve a great leap forward.” “But do you really think they’ll allow us to operate Revelation at full power?” Vill-V complained.
“Before long, they’ll probably impose all kinds of restrictions.
It’s only because using Revelation to minimize costs would interfere with their profits.” Elysia thought for a moment, then sighed.
“Although their motives differ from mine, I still agree with that decision.” “Huh?
Ely, when did you betray us?” Vill-V looked astonished.
“It would disrupt traditional industry too severely, causing mass unemployment and serious social unrest.
Without advanced relations of production, productive forces that are too far ahead of their time could instead destroy humanity itself,” Elysia explained.
“A Herrscher’s Authority is far too double-edged for humanity.
We need to control the extent of its application.” “Wow.” Vill-V lightly covered her mouth.
“Ely, did you learn that way of speaking from those leaders in the European Union?” Can I say I memorized too much political theory in my previous life…?
“It was merely something I felt.
But you’re right too.
Some products on the market carry excessively high technological premiums.
We really should keep them in check,” Elysia added.
“But the problem is that we won’t have any say over Revelation,” Vill-V said, spreading her hands.
“Once it’s built, it won’t be under my control anymore.
Should I install a few back doors?” “We should install them, but only use them at critical moments.
Keep them sealed during normal operations.” Elysia pondered briefly and gradually formed an idea.
“We’ll have to start with the upper leadership.
Once Lamington City has been rebuilt, I’ll apply for a business trip to Shenzhou.” “Ely, you’re leaving again?” Vill-V sounded reluctant.
“It’s not as though I won’t return.” Elysia blinked.
“I’ve only completed a small portion of my journey around the world.
If the script gets torn apart and the Cocoon of Finality begins forcibly controlling the remaining majority, that would be troublesome.” “Will you be gone for several years?” Vill-V asked.
“No.
The purification field has already expanded many times over compared with the beginning.” Elysia calculated silently for a moment.
“Two months will be enough.” “At last, I’ve fulfilled my promise to them.
I’m a little tired.” Elysia exhaled deeply, then returned to her usual cheerful tone.
“There’s a dinner gathering at MOTH’s base tonight.
Want to come along~?” “Naturally.” Vill-V adjusted her hat.
“I still have a whole collection of magic tricks I haven’t shown them.” …
“Cheers!” Three voices rang out enthusiastically.
Those were the three lively ones.
“…Cheers.” That was the one reluctant voice.
Ato drained an entire glass of alcohol.
“Elysia, Vill-V, I never expected the two of you would actually pull it off.
With Revelation, the rebuilt Lamington City may become even more prosperous than before.
The citizens suffered through the war, yet received no compensation.
Don’t you think that’s far too unfair?” “After all, fairness has to be fought for~” Since Elysia was underage, she used tea instead of alcohol.
“From now on, Lamington City will effectively separate from European Union jurisdiction and become an experimental zone under multinational governance.
Every country will be watching Revelation’s results.
We’ll be busy.” “Oh, come on.
Why discuss such serious things at a gathering?” Vill-V pulled out a deck of cards.
“Why not watch me perform some magic?” “Great~ No serious matters today~” Elysia clapped in approval.
Vill-V stood and performed a dazzling series of card tricks, leaving Ato stunned again and again.
“Miss Vill-V, the world of magic has truly suffered a loss by not having you as a professional magician.” Ato was already thoroughly impressed.
“I once aspired to become one, but my ambitions lie elsewhere now.” Vill-V planted her hands proudly on her hips.
“If Elysia hadn’t recruited me, I might still be wandering around and performing magic.
Of course, there’s nothing wrong with performing, but mechanical engineering offers a much broader world.” Mobius, who had been forcibly dragged along, wore an unhappy expression.
“Instead of wasting energy on gatherings, you should come to my laboratory and participate in a few more studies.
I’ve nearly finished researching the Herrscher’s remains.
You’re next, little lab rat.” “After the gathering ends~” Elysia had made a deal with Mobius.
One experiment in exchange for Mobius attending one team gathering.
“By the way, Dr.
Mobius, where is your assistant?
Why didn’t she come with you?” Ato asked as though casually.
“Blanca, I mean.” “What are you planning?” Mobius instantly became defensive.
“I’m warning you, Ato.
If you dare try anything, I’ll drag you onto the operating table.” “No, no, no.
I truly didn’t mean anything by it.” Ato raised both hands in surrender.
“I was only curious.” “She’s been working too hard, so I gave her some time off.
Is there a problem?” Mobius’ current expression resembled a kitten guarding its food.
Future Klein, who never gets a day off, would probably burst into tears if she heard this, Elysia thought from the side.
“No problem.
No problem at all.” Ato raised his hands even higher.
“How could there possibly be a problem with our Dr.
Mobius?” “Hmph.
That’s more like it.” Mobius snorted softly.
In truth, she was not genuinely angry.
However, Ato’s instincts told him that probing any further would be extremely dangerous, so he immediately changed the subject.
“Come to think of it, both minors here have already started working, haven’t you?” Ato turned his gaze toward the two who had been watching the show from the side.
“Yes.
Behold, the head of MOTH’s engineering department,” Vill-V replied.
“Although my first priority is still helping Elysia manage her affairs.” “My work is rather miscellaneous.
I do a little of everything.” Elysia thought back.
“Mostly leadership and resource allocation, I suppose.” “Elysia, Vill-V…” Ato began sighing at length.
“At your age, you should be in school.
A life without finishing your education is incomplete.” “I completed everything ahead of schedule.” Vill-V produced a European Union university diploma.
“I’m also considered a widely recognized genius in academia.” Everyone’s gaze gathered on Elysia, and her smile stiffened.
“I dropped out of prenatal education.” That was the only answer she could give.
The diploma she had worked so hard for in her previous life had already become worthless paper.
Mobius did not believe her.
“You don’t seem uneducated.
Unless someone else wrote your proposal presentation.” “I taught myself while traveling.
Although my talent is nowhere near yours, I can still grasp the basics~” Elysia laughed it off.
Even with the advantage of a Herrscher’s constitution, she could not so much as see the trail of exhaust left behind by Vill-V and Mobius.
That was the true measure of a Previous Era genius.
“Hey, hey.
You’re making the only ordinary person here feel deeply wounded.” Ato clutched his chest in anguish.
“Not at all.
Uncle Ato is still very useful~” Elysia comforted him.
“Without Uncle Ato, none of us would have gathered here, would we?” “That’s true.
I am the one who organized this gathering.” Ato instantly recovered.
“I have a small dream~” Elysia said wistfully.
“I hope we can hold gatherings like this more often in the future, with more and more people attending each time.
“In the end, we could make a single long table where everyone has a seat that belongs uniquely to them.
Then, even if we are scattered across the world, we will still remember that somewhere, a place is waiting for us to reunite.” Not a gathering where everyone harbored different motives and guarded against one another, but one filled with genuine joy and sincere companionship.
“Leave that table to me.
I guarantee everyone will be satisfied,” Vill-V promised confidently.
“Let me make this clear.
I don’t have that much time to waste playing around with you.
Coming occasionally is enough.” Mobius spoke as though she did not care.
“Consider it your reward for cooperating with my experiments.” “My, Elysia is already thinking so far ahead.” Ato raised his glass with a smile.
“Then let us wish for your dream to come true, our hero.” On the day after the proposal was submitted, Divine Throne: Revelation was assigned the highest priority within MOTH’s engineering department.
Vill-V planned to manufacture Void Archives first, then personally use the Divine Key to construct the Divine Throne.
Objectively, this would save a considerable amount of time.
Of course, only a genius like her could implement such a method.
Once the engineering department entered the development phase, the major powers behind MOTH began negotiating over Revelation’s fields of application.
The First World nations led by Mu Continent wanted to strictly prohibit Revelation from being used in advanced manufacturing and instead use it to fill gaps in low- and mid-end manufacturing.
Other nations demanded exactly the opposite.
The various parties remained unable to reach an agreement for a long time.
After prolonged negotiations, all sides finally made concessions.
Revelation would be used for research in the fundamental sciences, such as exploring theoretical chemical structures and searching for the room-temperature superconductor humanity had long dreamed of.
Because the frontiers of fundamental science were still primarily theoretical rather than practical, this would not greatly disrupt existing industrial chains.
During the subsequent negotiations, Mu Continent expressed extreme dissatisfaction and even threatened to increase patent fees, restrict academic exchanges, and impose a technological embargo.
However, since the majority of nations unanimously approved the decision, it ultimately had no choice but to abandon its objections.
Once rebuilt, Lamington City would become a true city of science.