Settle It All at Once!

The Graycastle Emperor's mind raced.

Although he had considered this long ago, now that the moment had truly come, he still felt somewhat conflicted.

What could be opened up?

What could receive investment?

What could be sold?

What absolutely could not be touched?

What could be fought for?

How could they absorb and transform it into things they needed, things useful to the Graycastle Empire?

All of this required careful consideration.

The fact that he had repeatedly launched reforms throughout the Graycastle Empire and turned it into what it was today was enough to show that he was an exceptionally decisive man.

Faced with the current situation, he could naturally make changes as well.

But every change had to revolve around his own interests.

It had to benefit the Graycastle Empire, or at the very least secure an opportunity for it.

"Only by opening up to investment can you attract outside companies to invest in your lands, just like the Magitech Vehicle Factory we partnered with before."

Viscount Rost looked at the silent Graycastle Emperor, his expression showing no obvious change.

"If you agree to open up investment, those companies will see an opportunity and come with money. Then, when they discover that the technology is inadequate, they will naturally bring in advanced technology."

"Once the technology is in place, they will want to improve worker efficiency and the like, and new management systems will come in as well."

"You will gain money, technology, and management experience. If you are capable enough afterward, you can naturally absorb all of it and eventually develop your own independent technological standards."

Viscount Rost paused briefly before continuing. "This is actually your only opportunity."

"And you must start doing it now."

"Otherwise, once people elsewhere have all done the same, it will be immensely