Chapter 587: Chapter 291: Sudden Downturn
Ron turned to the associate professor, slightly bowing:
"It does require considerable ambition to drive such a project, but I prefer to call it ’vision’."
"Vision, ambition, it’s all wordplay."
Chester shook his head slightly:
"What’s important is, where did you get the inspiration for this concept? It sounds very... familiar."
Ron keenly caught a certain subtle change in the other’s tone.
"Actually, part of the inspiration for this concept ca from so ancient manuscripts I’ve been reading lately."
He answered frankly:
"Especially the theoretical frawork regarding ’Consciousness Archiving’ in Lance’s Experint Notes gave
great inspiration."
Ron noticed that when the na "Lance" was ntioned, the expressions of several reviewers subtly changed.
"Coupled with so foundational theories on ntal network construction obtained from his collaboration with the King of Illusions..."
Before the sentence was finished, the atmosphere in the eting room suddenly shifted.
Chester sat up abruptly, his eyes showing vigilance: "Wait, did you ntion the ’King of Illusions’?"
"Yes." Ron nodded, already vaguely sensing sothing:
"Lance’s notes ntion that he and the King of Illusions had jointly researched similar topics."
The atmosphere in the eting room instantly beca heavy.
Several reviewers exchanged glances, their expressions transforming from initial amazent and curiosity to caution and vigilance.
"Assistant Ralph," Minne’s tone beca exceptionally formal:
"You seem to be quite familiar with these historical materials. May I ask, where did you acquire this information?
As far as I know, most of Lance’s experint records are kept strictly by the Court of Truth and are not publicly available."
Ron imdiately realized that he had inadvertently touched upon a sensitive area.
"During the Lance morial Day celebration, I was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of Lance’s Experint Notes."
He answered cautiously: "That was one of the rewards for the Rainbow Ring competition."
"Oh, it seems there was such an event recently." Rafa’s expression relaxed slightly:
"That notebook is a specially screened public version, mainly recording so fundantal theories and safe experint records."
"So, were the concepts of ’Consciousness Uploading’ and ’Spiritual Network’ also acquired from that notebook?"
Chester pressed on, his tone full of skepticism.
"Yes, but it’s just a very vague conceptual frawork."
Ron remained calm: "My ideas are mainly based on my own research and the extension of existing technology."
The room fell silent again, as several reviewers exchanged glances, seemingly communicating silently.
Finally, Minne took a deep breath, a smile reappearing on her face, though notably more forced than before:
"Assistant Ralph, your concepts are indeed innovative and forward-thinking.
However, as the review board of the School Alliance, we must consider from the perspective of practical feasibility and resource allocation."
Her gaze beca extrely focused: "Could you specify what resource support is needed for the first stage of realizing this concept?"
Ron imdiately sensed that the direction of the conversation had quietly changed.
Originally likely to develop into a heated discussion, it swiftly turned into an objective evaluation without waves.
"The first stage mainly involves further refining the basic functions of the Mobile Simulation Battle Device."
He collected his thoughts, returning to a more pragmatic discussion:
"Required resources include high-quality energy guidance materials, spiritual power stabilization devices, and so experintal site usage rights."
In the subsequent hour, the discussion beca extrely specific and technical, fully focused on the mobile simulation battle device proposed in his paper.
His grand idea just ntioned seed to be tacitly avoided by everyone present.
As the eting approached its end, Minne and the others exchanged opinions through communications, quickly making a final decision:
"Based on the assessnt of your research, the School Alliance has decided to allocate 50 Magic Stones as research funding and provide a basic set of simulation object databases for your device testing."
Magic Stones, this number was far below Ron’s expectations.
At the Crystal Tower, a standard dium-sized research project typically receives at least 100 Magic Stones as start-up funds.
"This fund is strictly limited to material procurent and knowledge acquisition directly related to the Mobile Simulation Battle Device."
Minne added:
"anwhile, we hope you can submit a monthly progress report, detailing research results and funding usage."
Ron nodded slightly, his face showing no sign of disappointnt:
"Thank the review board for your support. I will ensure this fund is utilized most effectively."
"One more point must be expressly stated." Sitting in the corner, Chester suddenly spoke again:
"Regarding the grand idea you ntioned earlier, after our deliberations, we all recomnd you temporarily shelve it.
That scale of a project involves many complex issues, and currently, you’re not at the level to... "
Minne coughed lightly not far away, casting a slightly reproachful look at him, forcing Chester to and his words:
"Oh, indeed it should be said, please conduct a more cautious risk assessnt."
Ron glanced at Minne again, gleaning a warning from her eyes.
"I understand." He responded with an unchanged expression: "I appreciate everyone’s advice; indeed, every step of research should pursue a more solid path."
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