Doubts about the "New Plane" had always existed in the hearts of certain people. Now, Ronan's unbelievable performance had suppressed the rational voices of doubt within them.
And from a practical standpoint, even if they did not doubt it, people would still compare the "New Plane" with the "Deep Blue World," and Ronan with Li Wei.
The image Ronan presented as a "theorist" still fell short of Li Wei, who presided over the Deep Blue World.
Compared with theoretical knowledge, material resources had a far greater immediate impact and invited broader participation, regardless of their long-term effects.
What was more, Li Wei was also a "mentor."
Under such circumstances, what could raise people's expectations of Ronan and his "New Plane" was, instead, that damned sense of "mystery."
In other words, it had the quality of something that died the moment it was exposed to the light.
The Martial Emperor's words had stirred Ronan's thoughts, but she abruptly changed the subject.
"You're rather conflicted right now."
"Hm?"
"The struggle over paths seems like it will become a long-term standoff. Yet when you act... like this afternoon, you seem so reckless, as if a full-on clash could break out at any moment. As an investor, I hope my clients consider the consequences before acting. So, have you considered them?"
Ronan fell silent for a moment. "Actually... I have."
Ronan really had considered the consequences of going to war with Li Wei on Earth. He had tried to take stock of them:
What would I gain? What would I lose?
And what would Li Wei lose? What would he gain?
Setting The Other Side aside, speaking only of Ronan himself: aside from targeting Li Wei, he wanted to accomplish things.
Now, he was becoming increasingly clear on the fact that a grand plan