Man in the Ark: Revitalizing Kazdel

"A debate?" Roy frowned slightly. He didn't understand why Precys would suddenly invite him to a debate. There hadn't been any disagreements or conflicts in their cooperation, and the project's recovery was progressing smoothly.

Aside from his anger over Precyth's actions in triggering the Ursus energy depletion crisis without any consultation regarding the Korosa main mine, Roy's relationship with Precyth likely hadn't reached the point where a debate was necessary to resolve the issue.

“That’s right, a debate. Remember that undecided game of rock-paper-scissors? Let’s try a different approach, a debate about the resilience of civilization, to put an end to that bet.” Precys stood up from his chair, a slight smile playing on his lips, his calm, deep eyes meeting Roy’s, a diamond pattern flickering in his pupils.

"How will the winner be determined?" Roy asked seriously, facing Precys' challenge. This debate concerned the stability of Terra for a long time to come and had to be taken seriously.

"If the nation that heavily relies on the Korosa main mine eventually launches a war of plunder because it cannot solve its energy problem, then it proves that the Terra civilization is not resilient enough to withstand even more severe disasters in the future, and it still needs to be tested."

"If that country successfully overcomes the energy depletion crisis through its own efforts, then give them an even richer main Corosa mine and gradually open up those advanced technological heritages to accelerate the development of civilization."

"How is it?" Precys asked with a smile, as if victory was already assured.

"I believe in the resilience of the Terran civilization. Be prepared to accept your failure." Roy remained steadfast in his stance. Although the Terran civilization had many shortcomings, it had never lacked courage and perseverance to build a civilization on a land prone to natural disasters.

"Is that so? You might be disappointed." Precys smiled slightly, unconcerned about Roy's confident statement.

The two men's pre-battle speeches came to a temporary end. Precys sat down to continue his research, while Roy turned to leave, but suddenly remembered the real purpose of his visit.

"By the way, have the Doctor and Kal'tsit get ready. We'll be heading to the location of the Heavenly Pivot soon, and we'll take you along the way to check on its operation."

“Okay, I understand.” Precys nodded in response, returning his attention to the data analysis.

After Roy left the lab, Kal'tsit emerged from the shadows around the corner of the corridor, watching the receding figure with a complex and profound look in her eyes.

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"Jingzhe, I have important matters to report back to the capital, so I will take my leave now."

At the Great Flame Dragon Gate Rail Transit Hub, the Old Celestial Master bid farewell to Jingzhe and the others, transforming into a golden thunder dragon and soaring into the sky, heading straight for the direction of Baizhao. Before leaving Kazdel, Roy handed the Old Celestial Master a letter of state and a secret message, hoping she would personally deliver them to the Great Flame True Dragon.

In his official letter, Kazdel explained to the Great Yan government that he would be sending a delegation during the New Year period. The contents of the secret letter concerned the most sensitive and mysterious matter concerning the Year Beast in Great Yan.

To completely quell the threat of the Year Beast, the approval of the Great Yan government and the assistance of the Year Beast's agents are indispensable. This matter can only be known to a small number of people. Roy proposed a safe plan to the Great Yan True Dragon, whom he had never met before.

The old Celestial Master, transformed into a thunder dragon, spent a day and a night traversing the vast territory of the Great Yan Dynasty to return to the Hundred Stove Forbidden City. Before the morning court session ended, he delivered the imperial edict and secret letter to the True Dragon's usual work desk, then yawned and found a place to rest.

An hour and a half later, the Great Yan Emperor, having finished his morning court session, strode back to his study. Seeing the official letter and secret correspondence that had inexplicably appeared on his desk, a look of surprise crossed his face.

After his wise and dignified gaze swept across the imperial study, he understood the general situation and his wary expression relaxed.

The letter showed no signs of being checked by the eunuchs, and the imperial guards stationed in the palace did not react, so it seemed to have been delivered by a trustworthy person.

They were able to place things on their desks in this way without being stopped. There weren't many people in the Great Yan, probably just those old fogies.

The Great Yan True Dragon sat down, briefly opened Kazdel's official letter, wrote down his comments, and handed it to the Ministry of Rites for preparation. As for the secret letter, he shifted to a more comfortable position, opened it, and read it carefully.

"The agents of the Year Beast went deep into the Year Mausoleum to fight the Year Beast, with the Year Control Platform and the Celestial Master's Mansion serving as the second line of defense... In reality, you suppressed the Year Beast beforehand, letting the Great Yan finish it off?"

"Heh... Lord Kazdel, you are truly the most interesting and enigmatic person I have ever heard of. I look forward to the day I meet you."