The passage paved with full tal, as soon as Richard entered, a large group of people ran to welco him.
Leading them was Erson, followed half a step behind by Wizard Nora and other mbers of the experint team, along with several assistants from the command hall.
Erson saw Richard and imdiately asked, "Lord Richard, did the plan succeed?"
"It succeeded, Mr. Erson." Richard nodded in response, "Next, you can proceed to test according to the plan, mainly to clarify the various attributes of the High Spirit and carry out so practical expansions. Of course, pay attention to the approach during the research; don’t be too violent, don’t be too direct... After all, this captured High Spirit is at most in a cooperative relationship with us. If we stimulate him too much, it might lead to so unforeseen trouble."
"But, in our previously formulated plan, there are so tests that must be violent and direct, what should we do about those?" Erson frowned, raising the issue.
"Then try to postpone these tests, and disguise them sohow at that ti... For example, present multiple test options in front of the High Spirit and let him choose himself, while the specific content of the tests remains unchanged.
Also, find a way to let the High Spirit passively damage our equipnt, and tell him that due to equipnt malfunction, subsequent tests will have so negative impacts, all caused by himself.
In short, this High Spirit, in terms of contact with us humans, should still have enough room for growth. As long as we disguise cleverly, he should be unable to detect it for the ti being."
"Alright." The others showed various expressions, while Erson nodded thoughtfully, then raised his head and asked, "And in terms of ti? Is it the complete ten days as planned?"
"This ti we will have roughly a month."
Erson’s eyes lit up: "In that case, besides the planned research, we can also conduct so additional studies."
"Indeed, but first, we must complete the planned research, especially the ’Project Nine’, don’t forget that, Mr. Erson." Richard reminded.
Hearing this, Erson pursed his lips, seeming sowhat displeased: "Lord Richard, I maintain my previous opinion—’Project Nine’ will consu a substantial amount of ti, and I really can’t see its significance. It’s better to remove it from the plan sequence and allocate the precious ti to other projects."
Richard adjusted his expression and said solemnly: "Mr. Erson, I’ve heard your opinion more than once, but I will say the sa thing—let’s temporarily keep the opinion and proceed with ’Project Nine’. Alright, that’s it."
"Yes." Erson nodded begrudgingly, turning with a large group of people to exit the passage, heading towards the Heavenly Pit to take over the sealed High Spirit for research.
Richard looked towards the distance in the passage, seeing Moli approaching quickly, as if she wanted to report sothing.
"Let guess, is it about the reception area over there?" Richard stepped closer to Moli, raised an eyebrow, and asked.
"Don’t guess, it is," Moli responded, "That Honored Duke finally couldn’t resist, ca directly, stubbornly refusing to leave, demanding a reply from you."
"A reply? What does he want to discuss with ?"
"It’s not him who wants to talk with you, but the Alliance Emperor who wants to talk with you."
"Alliance Emperor? The Alliance Emperor would leave Shaya?"
"Of course, the Alliance Emperor wouldn’t leave Shaya to co here, so the Honored Duke is inviting you to go to Shaya, to personally recount the matters concerning the Judgnt Court before the Emperor, providing an account to the entire Alliance—that’s the true intention of his visit to Shalin. Speaking of which, in the end, they wanted to wait until seeing you to say sothing, and I made them wait for half an hour, thinking through the situation, then they told everything."
"I see."
"What’s your intention then?" Moli asked seriously, "Now we know the Alliance’s attitude, it seems like they want to reconcile, but are reluctant to lose face. So shall we continue to ignore them, agree to their request, or directly expel the Honored Duke from our borders, breaking with the Alliance?"
"Let’s agree with them. If the Alliance truly wants to reconcile, I don’t mind going to Shaya."
"Alright." Moli nodded then asked, "Specifically when? Half a month? A month? Two months?"
"Within a month," Richard thought for a mont, "Once I’ve dealt with so matters on hand, I can go to Shaya. This way, if Shaya truly wants reconciliation, they also have ti to prepare."
"Okay, I’ll go reply to him like this." Moli didn’t stay long, as busy as she was, after acquiring the necessary information, she quickly turned and left, given she still had many administrative affairs in Shalin to handle.
Moli strode away, and Richard gazed at her departing figure, his thoughts sowhat unfocused as he murmured to himself: "Shaya... It’s been over three years since I last left Shaya, it’s about ti to go back and see what it looks like now, besides... things I didn’t acquire over three years ago, should all be collected now..."
A noise of chaotic footsteps sounded, as Erson’s group returned from the Heavenly Pit with the sealed High Spirit.
Richard refocused his thoughts, glanced at Erson walking at the front, and added, "Oh, Mr. Erson, rember to submit the results to the 361 Institute after completing ’Project Nine’."
"361 Institute?" Erson’s eyes slightly widened, showing evident displeasure. He belonged to the 362 Institute, just by hearing the serial number, it was clear that the 361 Institute was in a competitive relationship with him.
Indeed, the 361 Institute and his 362 Institute had nurous conflicts in funding allocation, resource distribution, and personnel distribution, which made him extrely incompatible with the Supervisor of the 361 Institute, mutually disliking one another. He was already dissatisfied with ’Project Nine’, and now hearing that he needed to coordinate with the 361 Institute, his face beca gloomy.
About to say sothing, Richard interrupted him first: "I know, you have opinions again. But keep all opinions reserved; it’s a task with high priority that must be completed in coordination with the 361 Institute. Once you finish, the rest is the responsibility of the 361 Institute. If the 361 Institute fails, I’ll deduct 30% from their next quarter’s funds and transfer it to your 362 Institute."
Erson blinked and spoke: "What if our 362 Institute fails, will 30% of our funds also be deducted and transferred to the 361 Institute?"
"You can understand it that way."
Erson’s eyes widened, revealing a sowhat excited expression, and said: "In that case, Lord Richard, I suggest we increase the stakes, using 73.5% of next quarter’s funds as a wager."
"Oh? Why is it 73.5%?"
"Because, according to my calculations, it’s the minimum limit of funds for the 362 Institute to barely maintain operations if we lose the bet, though personally, I won’t lose."
Richard smiled: "Mr. Erson, although you don’t admit it, you are indeed the most stable gambler among all the Wizards."
"No, I’m rely using my intellect to strive for the greatest benefit."
"Alright, then it’s decided."
"Okay, let’s go with that."
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