Global Crossing: Empire of Stars

Other types of Awakened Ones were less resistant and needed to be converted periodically. It took multiple conversions to make the effect permanent.

Overall, it was useful, but the effect wasn't absolute.

"I see. Something is better than nothing. We could certainly apply this technology to managing the Empire. We don't need the Mind Imprint to be so heavy-handed; a subtle, gradual influence would be enough to strengthen the cohesion of our entire civilization." As Prime Minister, Conilia was the first to consider

the technology's applications:

"What about the conversion technology? That's the most useful one. We could buy NPCs from the various member civilizations and convert them into humans. That would solve our manpower shortage once and for all."

"Unfortunately, this technology involves extensive bodily modification and Gene Technology. Some of it differs from our current technological approach, and some involves Mechanical Modification, which is also at odds with our preference for preserving the human body," Lin Zhichen replied.

"I'm planning to enter an Instance World soon and see if I can digest these two technologies, ideally adapting them into something we can use."

As he spoke, he glanced toward the Empire's command center. Though Link and the other two were absent from the central command room, Marquis Nord and several other Imperial Star Spirits were at the helm, and the overall situation in the Milky Way Galaxy remained stable.

"The scale of the Deep Space Invasion keeps growing. This should be the final test." Liu Manyun followed his gaze.

"Although the Empire's expansion has slowed because of the development of the Miniature Galaxy, the Milky Way Galaxy is certainly becoming more prosperous."

Lin Zhichen nodded. "We're on the right path. If we grit our teeth and hang on, we'll achieve final victory."

Then he asked, "How is the