From the very beginning, the Eastern Kingdom authorities had never believed Lu PingAn would refuse.
It was not merely because of the relationship between the two sides. The Eastern Kingdom authorities had a relatively good reputation; more importantly, they were fairly stable and rational, and had not gone too far. While racism was hardly a good thing, the reality was that no matter how powerful Professionals became, they still had ethnic roots. Superhumans born among East Country People were naturally inclined toward their home country.
So why push things to such an extreme, forcing one's own strength into the opposing camp, or even into the arms of a mortal enemy?
That was, in fact, a form of confidence. This nation was confident it could accommodate all those who were friendly toward it. With high-quality industry and vast human resources, as long as it remained stable, it would inevitably stand at the forefront of the world.
"Professionals won't refuse powerful opportunities. The stronger they are, the more they need the resources and opportunities of the Other World. As long as we steadily provide intelligence and support, we can gain their assistance."
"No, don't try to control them. It's unnecessary, and extremely dangerous. As long as our interests align, they will naturally stand in the same trench as us. Not everyone can cast aside their past and their loved ones. Don't be so shortsighted. Even if he profits, he'll still spend it within our country, feeding into domestic circulation. But if your interests conflict, no matter what you do, he'll leave. If you try to control him by force, the conflict will escalate into hatred. There's no need for that."
Lu PingAn was one of the easiest types of superhumans to deal with. He did not have much ambition or desire, and