“…… You ask. Heliga paused for a few seconds, and looked into Master Yogurus's eyes—without a hint of emotion, just a calm inquiry.

"I've seen it...... You seem to have a long-term relationship with me. "I have to be very cautious about this. Now that you know my past from Ling, you're bound to know how much I hate those who don't use the Channeling Technique properly. ”

"Hmm...... I heard that Dr. Novartis, the current "Sixth Pillar" of the Society, left the Society because you did not agree with his philosophy, and because he stole the design sketches of your mecha as a master. ”

"I'd rather not recognize him as an apprentice." Master Yoguru snorted lightly, "You kid smashed his proud work, those two divine machines, do you see any overreaction from him?" No. He's probably just a little embarrassed, but in retrospect, he's going to do more research to enhance his product – he's the kind of person who just stares at what he cares about, and even does it to the bottom of his humanity...... Although that Schmidt seems to be a man of the way, he also knows some of the most basic moral concepts......"

"So, are you worried that I, who will inevitably get involved in political struggles in the future, will be able to maintain my simple purpose as I am now?" Heiliga asked tentatively.

"That's right. While you seem normal right now, and I'm only looking for a way to defeat the noble rebels more efficiently — there's no guarantee that you won't have any ideas in the future. Master Yoguru said, "First of all, you should also know that the mecha soldier is a reference to a lot of things from ancient magisters and alchemy, and it is related to the witch goblins in the secret of the empire...... In other words, since it has been recreated by today's scientists, it must have a fairly high combat potential - after all, it is the essence of technology extracted from ancient civilizations. Although the Noble Coalition still has a lot of design flaws and loopholes left in order to put it into service as soon as possible, when this is over, these things will be repaired - mechs can easily be transformed into new weapons that can be put back into service, right? ”

"Yes...... I've thought about what you're talking about. Heliga nodded.

"So...... Naturally, I may not provide you with the relevant technology out of such concerns. Even if you and the prince can stand your ground, there is a good chance that you will have to hand over such things because you don't have enough influence in the empire. Old man Yoguru looked directly at Hyliga, "What do you think about that?" ”

"I'll probably have to answer this question with other questions." Heiliga was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "You are worried that I will have to leak the top-secret technology you gave to the Empire, which will lead to a new round of their military expansion and the deterioration of the war situation on the mainland...... But, first of all, this is simply a false proposition. Whatever you think, from empires to republics to the entire Western Continent, for the foreseeable years to come, there will be a chain of problems that will be plunged into conflict and war—what Prime Minister Osborne called "turbulent times." It's inevitable and unstoppable – the only thing we can do is accept it and look for ways to deal with it with a positive attitude, rather than brainwashing ourselves into trying to resist it uselessly. Even if such words are somewhat offensive to you, I must say this. Hyliga looked at the old man Yoguru with more resolute eyes, unquestionable.

"Perhaps...... You're right. "Old man, I'm not really interested in current affairs and politics, but I can also feel that the times are different after all the changes that have taken place recently. Still, I'm not going to change my position – even if you think it's just a pointless feel-good and struggle, I'm still going to stand by myself. If that's what you're thinking about right now......"

"Well, I'm not done yet." Heliga took a sip of his coffee, which, by the way, was made by Old Man Yoguru himself, and in terms of the taste that Heliga felt, it was no less than Sharon's masterpiece, "Actually, I didn't intend to give these things to the Imperial Government." ”

"What?" Old man Yoguru frowned.

"It's just an alternative...... If conditions permit, I hope to be able to use this technological advantage to strengthen our own armament in this area. After that, I'll find an opportunity to destroy these samples so that no one can see the slightest problem - I don't think anyone will be able to see any technical secrets in a pile of burned steel, right? ”

“…… But why? "If it's just for this purpose—but it's cost me a favor......"

"Because this is a key step in my follow-up plan - I would rather believe that you are not inferior in technical power, but more liberal in terms of position, than the enterprises and universities in the empire, which will definitely be controlled by the aristocratic faction or reformers of the empire." "I hope to be able to use your technology for my own armament in the future, for the Empire is both my business and a stepping stone, but also an adversary that should be slightly guarded against in terms of strategy," said Hyliga. Your fear that your technology will be leaked to the Empire by me and thus appear on a battlefield where there is no need to slaughter people is completely unwarranted...... Because I'm probably more important than you are. ”

“…… I see. It took a long time for the old man to mutter, "It seems that your purpose is not as simple as I thought......"

"Maybe it's simple, maybe it's complicated – but it's a big gamble, but if I win, I can win a huge bankroll, and if I lose, it doesn't matter to me – there's a lot of time to do anyway, and there's no shortage of opportunities to pick another one."

"What is your purpose? Not the newly liberated quarter of the southern part of the empire, not this Crossbell ......" Old man Yoguru looked at Haliga.

"The northern part of the empire, the country of the Northlands that has been ravaged by natural and man-made disasters for decades." Heiliga smiled, "I don't think you guessed the answer." ”

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