Ronan's basic thinking ran along those lines, but because he had never systematically studied current Aberration Technology, nor deeply considered what the most reasonable path of evolution for humanity should be, he still held something back in his remarks:
"If current Aberration Technology begins with the widespread use of exogenous genes for reconstruction, or simply seeks mutations after infection, then I don't think we should use the word 'awakening.' It would cause misunderstandings.
"To put it plainly, genetic modification or recombination would be more appropriate. But if it truly resembles the examples I've seen, then 'aberration' is still the most fitting term. It allows people to understand the highly uncertain contamination of exogenous genes involved, as well as the consequences of mutation. There's no need to muddle it with other concepts."
Star Witch smiled when he heard that. "Professor Ronan, that sounds a bit like a spokesperson—watertight, but lacking some of the edge that once overturned tradition... I was actually looking forward to that leadership, that sense of if not me, then who?"
Ronan looked at the Pretty Boy Extraordinary Species and ignored the open and veiled barbs in his words.
Having experienced the Relay Station and touched upon the fragmentary image of the Sky Abyss Empire struggling within the Han Guang Star System, he treated such topics with gravity and seriousness. He would not let his emotions drive him into a contest with others.
Maintaining an even tone, he sorted through his thoughts and replied unhurriedly, "Evolution is too vast a subject. Especially when extended to the level of an entire species, there's nothing wrong with considering broader choices of paths. There's no problem discussing perspectives of entry or future directions, but once we put it into practice, we must be extremely cautious.
"On this point, I very much