As Everyone Knows, in a Beam Clash, the One on the Left Loses

On the other side.

Hideki Yukawa and the others quickly pieced together what had happened. Unlike their political sensitivity, the top physicists in Neon at the time were generally quite knowledgeable about economics.

Most of the scholars had also lived and worked Across the sea, so they were no strangers to exchange rates.

Even those who hadn't understood at first quickly got the picture after the others explained it.

In other words.

Of the two areas requiring investment, money and manpower, only the latter really needed consideration.

Admittedly.

Even so, a hundred or more researchers would still be a major expense for Neon. But at least it was far better than before.

A glint of determination flashed in Hideki Yukawa's eyes. He addressed the people below the stage:

"Very good. Thank you for the introduction, Minister Suehiro. I hope you'll all keep this information confidential."

"Now, let's get back to the matter at hand. Does anyone else have any questions or thoughts?"

Someone soon raised a hand in the audience:

"Mr. Yukawa, I have a question."

After all, starting work on the detector involved more than just money and manpower. Some scholars still had academic concerns.

But Hideki Yukawa had spent the past few days studying the model in great depth, so he was able to provide reasonable answers to the questions put to him.

An hour later.

Hideki Yukawa, his throat a little dry, looked over the audience and asked again:

".Minasan, does anyone else have any questions?"

This time.

Silence answered him.

Seeing this, Hideki Yukawa swept his hand through the air with great enthusiasm and said:

"If that's the case, let's move on to the vote. Suzuki, hand out the ballots!"

At his words.

Atsuto Suzuki, who had been waiting nearby, hurriedly answered, "Hai!" Then he took