If They Won't Give It, We'll Take It Ourselves!

"Besides, you've reminded me of something. Once we really start electrifying things, safety seems like it'll be a major issue."

Gaia and Monica could already use electric currents in conjunction with Pollution to mass-produce monsters. If electric lights were installed in homes someday, what if there was a leak...

In this world, electricity was effectively as dangerous as nuclear radiation on Blue Star. To make use of it, they would need an extremely rigorous set of protective measures—or wait for breakthroughs in the relevant technology.

Theus looked at Monica and Gaia before him. He had a feeling that this technological breakthrough would come faster than he imagined—and be far wilder than he imagined.

"Anyway, Castel Cathedral doesn't particularly need more weapons right now. Dismantle that storm generator and launchable magnetic lightning rod first. That precious electric fish can be studied for its specific applications in converting electricity and Pollution."

"Of course, that's all for later. For now, let's prepare for the visit to the Mechanical Cathedral. I've already sent them a letter. As for the envoys, we've tentatively settled on Gaia, Ken, and Zoe. Monica, there's no point looking at me. You definitely can't go—and crying won't help either!"

Watching Monica pretend to cry while secretly peeking through the gaps between her fingers, Theus sighed and explained, "For some reason, the Candlelight Society and the Mechanical Cathedral have gotten mixed up together. They've never shown us any goodwill, and there have been frequent clashes in the Northern Territory. This mission can be said to be extremely dangerous."

"The Candlelight Society and Moth Chasing Flame have always been locked in a fight to the death, so we can't directly send a Transcendence from Moth Chasing Flame. Zoe, you were never part of Moth Chasing Flame to begin with. And Gaia, you're