As soon as Richard entered the all-metal passage, a large group of people were already trotting to greet him.
The leader was Emerson, half a step behind were the wizard Nora and other members of the experimental team, as well as a number of assistants in the command hall.
When Emerson saw Richard, he opened his mouth and asked, "Lord Richard, is the plan successful?"
"Success, Mr. Emerson." Richard nodded in response, "Next, we can test it in sequence according to the formulated plan, mainly to clarify various aspects of Gao Ling's attributes and carry out some practical expansion. Of course, during the research process, Please pay attention to your approach, don't be too violent, don't be too direct... After all, the captured Gao Ling is at best a cooperative relationship with us. If you irritate the other party too much, it may lead to some unplanned troubles."
"However, in the plan we made before, some tests must be violent and direct, so what should we do?" Emerson frowned and asked a question.
"Then put these tests as late as possible, and find a way to disguise them when the time comes... For example, put multiple test options in front of Gao Ling and let him choose by himself, and then the specific test content remains unchanged.
Another example is to find a way to let Gao Ling passively destroy our equipment and tell him that due to equipment failure, subsequent detection will have some negative effects, which are all his own fault.
In short, this high spirit should still have enough room to grow in contact with us humans. As long as we disguise ourselves skillfully, he should not be able to see through it yet. "
"Okay." The others had different expressions. Emerson nodded thoughtfully, then raised his head and asked, "What about time? Is it the full ten days in the plan?"
"We'll have almost a month this time."
Emerson's eyes lit up: "In this case, in addition to the planned research, some additional research can be conducted."
"Indeed, but we must first complete the planned research, especially the 'Research Project No. 9'. Don't forget it, Mr. Emerson." Richard reminded.
Emerson pursed his lips after hearing this, as if he was a little unhappy: "Lord Richard, I stick to my previous opinion - the 'Research Project No. 9' will consume a lot of time, and I really don't see the point. , it is better to move out of the planning sequence and leave precious time to other projects.”
Richard straightened his expression and said seriously: "Mr. Emerson, this is not the first time I have heard your opinion, but I still say the same thing - I will reserve my opinion for the time being, and the 'Research Project No. 9' must be carried out. Okay. That’s it, that’s it.”
"Yes." Emerson nodded helplessly, turned around and led a large group of people out of the passage, heading towards the sinkhole, preparing to take over the sealed Gao Ling for research.
Richard looked into the distance in the passage and saw Jasmine walking quickly, as if she had something to report.
"Let me guess, is it something at the reception desk?" Richard stepped towards Jasmine and raised his eyebrows and asked.
"Don't guess, that's it." Jasmine came forward and answered, "The honorary Duke finally couldn't bear it any longer. He just came to the door and refused to leave. I must ask you to give him a reply."
"Reply? What does he want to talk to me about?"
"It's not that he wants to talk to you, but the Alliance Emperor wants to talk to you."
"Emperor of the Alliance? Will the Emperor of the Alliance leave Char?"
"Of course the Alliance Emperor will not leave Char and come here, so the Honorable Duke invites you to go to Char and let you personally describe the affairs of the Judgment Court in front of the Emperor and give an explanation to the entire Alliance - this is the real purpose of the other party's coming to Sarin. . Speaking of which, in the end, the other party still wanted to talk about it after meeting you, but I made the other party sit on the bench for another half an hour. The other party thought about the situation clearly and explained everything. "
"Is that so?"
"Then what do you mean?" Jasmine asked seriously. "Now we know the attitude of the alliance. It seems that they want to relax, but they can't let go. So, should we continue to do this, or agree to it? Or? , directly drive the honorary Duke out of the country and break with the alliance?"
"It's better to agree to the other party. If the alliance really wants to relax, I don't mind actually going to Char."
"Okay." Jasmine nodded and asked, "What's the specific time? Half a month? One month? Two months?"
"Within a month." Richard thought for a while and said, "When I have almost finished handling some of the things on hand, I can go to Xia Ya. In this case, Xia Ya really wants to relax and has time to prepare."
"Okay, I'll just reply to that person." Jasmine didn't stay too long. As busy as she was, after getting the information she wanted, she quickly turned around and left. After all, she still had a lot of Sarin's government affairs to deal with.
Jasmine walked away. Richard looked at Jasmine's back, his thoughts were a little divergent, and said to himself: "Xia Ya... It has been more than three years since I left Xia Ya last time. It's time to go back and take a look. What's it like? Besides... I should get back all the things I didn't get more than three years ago... "
The sound of chaotic footsteps sounded, and Emerson and his party returned from the sinkhole with the sealed Gao Ling.
Richard retracted his thoughts, glanced at Emerson who was walking at the front, thought of something, and added: "By the way, Mr. Emerson, after you complete the 'Research Project No. 9', remember to hand over the results to the third Sixty-one."
"No. 361?" Emerson's eyes widened slightly, obviously unhappy. He was in the 362nd Institute, and just by hearing the serial number, he knew that the 361st Institute was in competition with him.
In fact, it was true. There were many conflicts between the 361st Institute and his 362nd Institute in terms of fund allocation, resource allocation, and personnel allocation. This caused him and the director of the 361st Institute to be extremely difficult to deal with and dislike each other. He was originally dissatisfied with the "Research Project No. 9", but now he heard that he was going to connect with the 361st Institute again, and his face turned dark.
He opened his mouth to say something, but was interrupted by Richard: "I know, you have opinions again. But any opinions you have will be reserved. This is a high-priority task and must be completed in cooperation with 361. You've finished it , the rest is the matter of the 361st Institute, if the 361st Institute cannot complete it, I can deduct 30% of their funds for the next quarter and transfer it to your 362nd Institute."
Emerson blinked and said, "Then if we fail to complete the 362 Institute, will we also have 30% of the funds deducted and transferred to the 361 Institute?"
"That's understandable."
Emerson's eyes widened, showing a somewhat excited expression, and said: "In this case, Lord Richard, I suggest you increase the ratio and use 73.5% of the next quarter's funds as a bet."
"Oh? Why is it 73.5%?"
"Because, in my calculations, this is the minimum amount of money that 362 can barely keep running if the bet loses. Of course, having said that, I won't lose either."
Richard smiled: "Mr. Emerson, although you don't admit it, you are indeed the most stable gambler among all wizards."
"No, I'm just using my head for the best interests."
"Okay, then it's decided."
"Okay, it's decided."
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