"Please rest assured, I truly meant no harm! I simply didn't want to see a world-class scientist sink into ruin like this."
"Yes! This is the Land of Grass's Talent Introduction Plan. After all this time, I believe you've already learned a little about the Land of Grass!"
"This is merely an invitation, not coercion. I actually have other ways to make you cooperate, really~. Don't underestimate me. It's just that I feel you're a pure scientist, so I don't want to use other methods. I only want to have a sincere conversation with you!"
"...Please consider it carefully. In the Land of Grass, no one will force you to conduct research you dislike. Moreover, the Land of Grass can provide ample funding, as well as outstanding scientific talent to exchange ideas and brainstorm with you. Please don't doubt it—the Land of Grass has excellent scientists too! It can even... let you access different knowledge, knowledge completely unlike anything in this world."
"Of course~, this is merely a simple yet sincere conversation between myself and Mr. Vegapunk. There is no other malicious intent. No matter what choice you ultimately make, Mr. Vegapunk, I will respect it!"
"I only wonder if you could hear one final thing from me?"
"...In one's lifetime, one often encounters only a few benefactors and only a few opportunities. If you miss them, you may regret it for the rest of your life!"
"..."
Vegapunk stared at the Land of Grass Talent Introduction Plan in his hands as he listened to Rear Admiral Kabuto speak in that gentle yet emotional tone. Even now, he still had not fully recovered from the shock!
Was this Navy Rear Admiral who had been assigned here not long ago... really a Navy Rear Admiral?
He just felt... different from the