After Renard finished speaking, the room fell silent. It was not because no one had anything to say, but because they were considering the feasibility of Renard's proposal—what they could gain from such an arrangement, and what price they would have to pay. Constantly taking while only providing military protection, or constantly intimidating while buying over only a small number of people with benefits—neither approach would be the right choice, nor could it last. For the Burning Legion's goals, this was entirely beneficial. What the Burning Legion wanted was the sincere obedience and support of the majority, not superficial and false approval.
Xiao Ran said, "It's not impossible to do as you suggest. It could indeed bring us some positive changes and help, but we would need to make preparations in the early stages, and it would take some time before we saw concrete results. At the very least, it would take quite a burden off us in terms of logistics."
"But it's worth doing," Renard said. "The emergence of the Union will further establish our ownership over this world. It can exist as a supplement, while Luxembourg and the France that has already joined us will remain the core and foundation. The difficulties after establishing the Union will only be temporary. Once it forms a fighting force, the pressure it can relieve for us will definitely exceed what we are bearing now."
"I don't object. If we can make it work, it will certainly be a good thing," Xiao Ran said. "Fine, we'll proceed as you suggested. If you need any support, the higher-ups will do their best to assist."
Renard said, "At the beginning, we'll only need guidance from Technicians, support with some equipment, and the provision of technology. We'll directly renovate the hidden MS and combat aircraft