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The demonstration and performance display of the War God Armor Battle Suit left the King of Thrace extremely satisfied.

"President Sakchi, how much are you planning to sell each suit for?"

"I'm very sorry, Your Majesty, but we have no plans to sell the War God Armor Battle Suit at present. We are still conducting a series of validations through actual combat, so it will be quite some time before it is available for sale."

"You won't sell this, and you won't sell that. It seems to me that you simply can't be bothered to do business with our Mika'ang Kingdom," Prince Glaed said with clear displeasure in both his expression and tone.

"Gleidy, don't be rude." The King of Thrace shot his son an angry glare, then turned to Sakchi with an apologetic expression. "President Sakchi, my son can be impulsive at times. I hope you will not take offense."

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. His Highness is simply straightforward in his dealings, neither concealing nor pretending anything. I very much enjoy dealing with people like that."

"President Sakchi, your words reassure me. I should thank you as well."

As they continued their tour, the King of Thrace saw the Albion MS Carrier.

"What a beautiful warship," Thrace said from the heart.

"Your Majesty, you flatter us. Although this MS Carrier has been completed and deployed in actual combat, we have discovered many problems with it. It will still require a long period of improvement," Li Jiaming explained somewhat sheepishly.

"Hahaha, Commander Li Jiaming, don't say that. I recall that your Hanxia Nation has a saying: slow work produces fine goods. Good things cannot be achieved in a single step; they must undergo long years of refinement." As Thrace looked at the Albion MS Carrier, envy showed in his eyes.

Robina walked to her father's side and tugged gently at his sleeve, her eyes shining as she looked at the Albion MS Carrier.

Seeing the look in his daughter's eyes, Thrace lovingly reached out and patted her head. He then turned to Li Jiaming and asked, "Commander Li Jiaming, might we be permitted to tour this MS Carrier?"

"Of course. Welcome aboard."

As Thrace toured the Albion, he examined its equipment, including the carrier's main cannon, the Mega Particle Cannon Turret.

Thrace was deeply moved. The person who had designed this MS Carrier was truly extraordinary. This vessel might well have been twenty years ahead of the international standard.

"Commander Li Jiaming, President Sakchi, your company's chairman is truly remarkable. Not only can he design and develop outstanding MS units, but he can even develop warships with such advanced technology."

"Your Majesty overpraises him. In the hearts of all our employees, our chairman is an exceptionally formidable person. We all revere him as though he were a god."

"I can see that. Commander Li Jiaming and President Sakchi, in just over three years, you have built the Skywing Mercenary Group and Skywing Arms Manufacturing Company into organizations of this scale. You are both talented people with such exceptional abilities. If your chairman had not possessed extraordinary talent despite his young age, he could never have drawn two such capable individuals to devote themselves to him."

"His Majesty is absolutely right. It is precisely because the boss possesses such compelling talent that we are willing to devote ourselves to him like this." Sakchi's expression carried both agreement and pride.

After leaving the MS Carrier, Robina saw an MS launch from a catapult in the distance and could not help quickening her pace.

"Robina." Thrace's tone was stern.

Robina looked at her father with a pleading expression and pointed at the MS that had just launched.

"My apologies for the spectacle, you two. My daughter is extremely fond of military matters. MS units are especially her favorite. Was that newly launched unit your new Gundam?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. It is indeed a newly developed Gundam, and we are currently conducting test validations."

"Would it be possible for us to observe the Gundam's testing?"

"Certainly. Your Majesty, this way, please."

In the command room, Thrace, his two children, and six guards watched the testing of the Gundam GP02 Physalis on the enormous projection screen.

Robina watched the Gundam Physalis being tested on the screen. Seeing its astonishing reactions and mobility, her eyes practically glowed.

Thrace felt not only envy, but also intense jealousy that made his heart itch. If his nation's military had been able to defeat the Skywing Mercenary Group, he would have long since ordered them to seize everything.

Gleidy likewise stared fixedly at the Gundam's tests on the screen. The Gundam Physalis's performance far surpassed the GM Mobile Suits his nation had purchased.

If his nation possessed even one MS like this Gundam, its military strength would surely rise to another level. Should conflict break out with another country, this Gundam would definitely give them an enormous tactical advantage.

They continued watching the Gundam Physalis's test performance: evading meteors, dodging, attacking, counterattacking, testing its massive and powerful laser cannon, and testing its handheld six-barrel rocket launcher, all while listening to the announcer's reports from the instruments.

The Gundam Physalis test report showed that it exceeded the basic standards in many categories, though it also failed to meet the basic requirements in some areas.

After the Gundam Physalis returned to base,

King Thrace and the others came to the platform where the Gundam Physalis was stationed.

Thrace saw that the Gundam Physalis test pilot was speaking with someone, while several other people stood gathered around that person.

After observing for a while, Thrace walked over and greeted that person.

Long Fei was listening to Zhou Na report on the Gundam Physalis's performance. Beside him, an employee held a tablet containing the inspection report, preparing to hand it over.

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Chairman Long Fei."

Long Fei turned to look behind him. The King of the Mika'ang Kingdom, Thrace, had come before him with his children and guards.

Li Jiaming and Sakchi looked somewhat awkward.

"Your Majesty, you have mistaken me for someone else. I am merely a mercenary maintenance technician in the mercenary group, responsible only for maintaining this Gundam." Long Fei directly denied his identity.

"Chairman Long Fei, let us speak plainly. Your Gundam test pilot and the employees around you all treat you with tremendous respect. Coupled with your bearing, if you say you are not the boss, anyone with eyes can tell that you are lying." Thrace spoke with a smile, but his tone was certain.

Long Fei knew that there was no point in continuing to deny it. He removed his gloves and extended his hand. "Long Fei welcomes Your Majesty to our company."

"A pleasure, Chairman Long Fei." Thrace also extended his hand and shook Long Fei's in greeting.

"May I ask why Chairman Long Fei did not personally receive me?" Thrace asked with a smile, though there was reproach in his tone.

"I have never been skilled at socializing or hosting distinguished guests and clients, so I left such work to my capable assistants. I hope Your Majesty will not take offense."

"Of course not. However, I would still like to discuss some matters directly with Chairman Long Fei."

"Your Majesty, if you wish to purchase a Gundam, then I can only say that I am deeply sorry: Gundams are not for sale. As for everything else, President Sakchi should have already explained it clearly." Long Fei stated his position outright.

Thrace's captain of the guards was about to step forward and rebuke Long Fei's attitude when Thrace raised a hand to stop him. The captain could only retreat to his original position.

Gleidy frowned as he watched Long Fei. It was the first time he had seen anyone speak to his father in such a manner.

As the ruler of a nation, Thrace had never encountered someone as blunt and direct as Long Fei. For a moment, he truly did not know how to respond, then gave two dry laughs.

"Chairman Long Fei, you speak frankly. I like that. Your company's president has indeed explained some matters, but there are other things I wish to discuss with you."

"Certainly, Your Majesty. This way, please."