Xu Yi shifted his gaze from the faintly fragrant letter in his hands to the envoy sitting opposite him.
"Please tell Her Highness the Princess that transferring technology related to military magic machinery is impossible, at least for the time being."
An expression of deep disappointment immediately appeared on the envoy's face.
"What a shame. President Xu, both the Grand Duke and Her Highness the Princess have promised that, if the Xinfei Merchant Guild agrees to transfer some of its military magic machinery technology to our Drake Duchy, we will give Princess Royal Servini the greatest possible support, as you wish. Moreover, our Drake Duchy will fully open its markets to the Xinfei Merchant Guild and do everything it can to help you sell your products in more countries. Such generous terms in exchange for just some of your technology-why do you still refuse, President Xu?"
"The time isn't ripe." Xu Yi shook his head. "But Her Highness needn't be too disappointed. Although transferring military magic machinery technology to the Drake Duchy isn't possible yet, I can agree to her proposal to move some of the Xinfei Merchant Guild's technical staff from Sewell City to the Drake Duchy and establish a military magic machinery factory there."
The envoy's eyes immediately lit up. "Really?"
"Yes." Xu Yi nodded. "Besides the military magic machinery factory, our guild will also establish a series of other magic machinery factories in the Drake Duchy, with the aim of creating a production base with a complete industrial framework. Of course, this will require your country's approval."
"No problem! No problem!" The envoy nodded repeatedly. "The Grand Duke and Her Highness will certainly agree to your proposal, President Xu."
"Good, then." Xu Yi smiled slightly.
After seeing off the envoy from the Drake Duchy, Kennard, who had