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"Only after reading it did I realize how shallow and one-sided my old ideas were."
"I'd never seriously thought about how to build a true revolutionary army, or how to overthrow the World Government."
"My old plans were full of holes. They weren't remotely mature."
"Without a complete, workable theoretical platform, even if I did establish a revolutionary army, it would only end in failure."
"But now, in this book of yours, I've seen the hope of changing this world completely!"
Just then, Xunjing used his talent to take a quick look and discovered that Dragon's affection for him had shot straight up to eighty-nine.
That number was staggering.
Such was the power of faith and ideals.
Xunjing felt that the time he had spent reorganizing and adapting the Red Book to fit the realities of the Pirate World had not gone to waste.
It had been more than worth it.
With Dragon's affection raised so high in one go, he could move on to signing a contract.
Once the contract was signed, Dragon would be a completely trustworthy ally, and Xunjing could officially begin rolling out his plans for the Pirate World.
So, with someone like Dragon, who had ideals, ambition, and firm convictions, winning his affection was actually easy-as long as you found the right approach.
Easier, even, than with most people.
Of course, that was also because Xunjing had the books written by the great figures of his previous life in his head.
Otherwise, winning the affection of someone like Dragon would have been hellishly difficult.
"Calling me your mentor is a bit much. It's only a collection of ideas," Xunjing said, waving a hand modestly after hearing him out.
Dragon, however, shook his head solemnly. "No!"
"This is no ordinary collection of ideas. I can