Chapter 2379: Chapters 2431-2432, Portable BITs
Lloyd said with a smile, "Now that you put it that way, I understand. But there's one thing I need to make clear first: we and the Black Knights are not one family. We won't interfere with whatever happens between you and the Black Knights. Cecil and I are only building mecha for you and cooperating with you. Even if we truly attach ourselves to someone, it would only be you personally. We won't get involved in matters between the Black Knights and the Empire. Special Operations is merely an unrelated Research Institution, and the mecha we build cannot appear within the Black Knights."
Xiao Ran replied noncommittally, "Fine. Although you've been dragged into this because of me, you are yourselves, and the Black Knights are the Black Knights. You are two unrelated sides. You are only building mecha for me and have no direct connection to the Black Knights. At least, that's how it will be for now. As for the future, I think you'll be willing to join the Black Knights on your own initiative."
"But remember this: no matter what, in other people's eyes, we'll all be tied together. You and me. The greater the strength I can wield, the greater the benefit for you, and the more important your capabilities become to the Empire. Conversely, the more useful you are to me, the greater the benefit to me."
"Just like our deal. I give you technology, and you help me build mecha. The more capable you are, the more technology you can obtain from me. The stronger the mecha you can build, the better it is for both sides."
"As for the Black Knights, they will likewise have their own exclusive special mecha. The technology I give you will not