The brief silence in the hall was broken by Obi-Wan's gentle voice.
He looked at his friend Guilliman, then toward Liang Bing, He Xi, Luke, and Pandora, his gaze carrying a carefully considered proposal. "Everyone, since we have reached a consensus and each has their own duties, then... perhaps we can go a step further? For example, providing some... non-core technological assistance that could significantly improve the Imperium of Man's efficiency. It would have immeasurable benefits for stabilizing the situation, fighting Chaos, and reclaiming lost territory."
He looked at Liang Bing, He Xi, and Luke. "There are three Senate members present, as well as General Pandora, who possesses Grand Commander authority and may exercise decision-making power in the Emperor's place under certain circumstances. During His Majesty's slumber, you have every right to decide whether to provide allies with those... technical materials that have not yet passed the Senate's final certification process."
At that, light shifted through Luke's azure eyes as he clearly weighed the proposal's pros and cons at high speed.
He gave a slight nod. "Master Obi-Wan's proposal is reasonable. So long as the technology remains controllable and does not cause unforeseeable disasters, providing appropriate technical assistance aligns with the Hilling Empire's vision of maintaining order. I agree."
"I don't mind~" Liang Bing lazily shrugged, her red lips curving into a teasing smile as her gaze swept across the people in the hall. "Treating this place as a large testing ground isn't bad either. It would be perfect for observing how these 'locally enhanced units' adapt to new technology and... its interesting side effects." Her words were light, yet the warriors of Guilliman's Honor Guard felt chills creep down their backs.
He Xi, however, furrowed her brow slightly. Her silver-blue eyes held a scientist's rigor and a trace of