"Brute force? I suppose it could be called a kind of brute force. After all, even I cannot rely on schemes to solve problems forever. My strategizing is nowhere near the lofty realm of being able to calculate every possibility without error. In fact, under many circumstances, my many plans and analyses are merely choices made out of necessity. If a more convenient form of 'brute force' could settle a matter, who would have the leisure to ponder tedious schemes? Wouldn't it be better to devote every scrap of energy and wisdom to pursuing the mysteries of magic? In this world, strength is ultimately the only truly useful power."
Listening to Punk's simple reflection, the "Chairman" did not deny that lending out Blazing Sun-level magical equipment was a way of using "brute force" to deal with trouble.
However, his words concerning "schemes" and "brute force" now seemed to carry an indescribably profound undertone.
It appeared that even His Excellency the Blazing Sun Throne had his own unique feelings and sighs about this subject. In his eyes, he had never regarded his skill at forming alliances and manipulating rivalries as a source of pride... All conspiracies, plans, and calculations were, in the end, merely meant to compensate for insufficient strength.
Scheming was nothing more than a meticulous remedy for a lack of strength. The "Chairman" saw this fact with perfect clarity...
Of course, after briefly stating his opinion, he did not forget to return the conversation to the main subject. The details of the new plan and its security measures had now all been explained, and the "Chairman" could ensure that Punk, this "troublemaker," would certainly be able to join that so-called Justice Alliance as long as he went to the Kalamus Empire. At this moment... the only remaining issue was