"There are few of us on this planet. If we want to gain the greatest benefits, we must choose 'partners.' This is their world. If they want to save their world and their people, then this is their war."
Lu PingAn was not such a bad person.
"The world belongs to them. We cannot take it away, but we need the resources and benefits here. So, we can give them what they need most, what they are willing to trade everything for."
Lu PingAn was no saint.
"Unless the Eastern Kingdom's fundamental national policy changes and private overseas colonies become permitted, we must rely on their strength—not only in battle, but also in administration and the collection of resources and benefits."
"I know what you're thinking. They are weak and fragile, but they are willing to exchange everything with their lives. And here with me, that is enough to buy the power to change their fate. This is my rule: hope for the despairing, dawn for the abandoned, warmth for those in famine, and for the brave..."
Lu PingAn paused before finishing.
"For the brave, sacrifice or death."
Lu PingAn was very practical. His experiences up until his death in his previous life had taught him that some things were beyond anyone's ability from the start. Even things that appeared hopeful could still end in vain, no matter how desperately those involved gave everything they had.
"At least they will have had a good dream with some hope in it."
After considering and hesitating, Lu PingAn finally made his decision.
And his personal decisions were not to be underestimated. As Old Deer, the southern big shot of the Forest Goddess Faction, had said before, Lu PingAn himself was also a "big shot" capable of influencing the whole situation.
Now, the