The Mech Touch novel Chapter 3415

Chapter 3415: The Messy Side of the MTA

Master Bouderon had patiently introduced one MTA faction after another to the four Larkinson mech designers.

What he revealed was incredibly eye-opening to someone who paid attention to the development of humanity like Ves. The fog that had long obscured the MTA's decision-making and strategic direction became a lot less thick now that he had finally gained more awareness.

As the most prominent super-organization in human space, understanding the actual workings of the MTA was key to securing his own future!

No matter what he did, as long as he fell under the purview of the MTA, he couldn't go around its goals, aspirations and policies. Although he always had a general overview of what the mechers tried to accomplish, his awareness was too shallow before this day.

It was different now. Master Bouderon provided him with the key details that Master Willix had always been reticent about revealing to him. This showcased that not every MTA Master was the same and that even people belonging to the same faction might adopt different approaches.

The powerful MTA Master's bald head shone in the light as he gazed at the four Journeymen with an impassive expression. The situation in the meeting chamber resembled that of a private tutoring class. What he said next only reinforced this image.

"Now, before I introduce the final major factions to you, let me remind you that knowing about them and associating with them does not mean you are close to significant enough to influence galactic and intergalactic politics." He said with a grave voice. "The weight of your voice is directly proportional to the value that you can provide to others. At the moment, this is low to the four of you. All you have in our eyes is potential and a number of other interesting factors, but that does not give you the ear of a galactic mech councilor."

"Then why contact us at all?" Ves boldly asked.

During this brief contact, he already got the measure of Master Bouderon. Although the man was a bit more blunt and direct in his criticism, he was as well-meaning as Master Willix. The man treated the Larkinson Journeymen as children that needed to be taught a few crucial lessons.

Ves had no problem with that. Although his pride detested the fact that he was being looked down upon, his reason acknowledged that an MTA Master had the capital to treat him as a lesser. There was no point in trying to demand respect from such a great figure when their strengths were too far apart.

Besides, the great thing about being treated as a kid was that he got to have free stuff!

Even though he was more than 30 years old and already became a father, Ves was probably no different from a 10-year old boy to a Master who lived over 2 centuries!

Perhaps one day, he too would treat the younger generation in this indulgent fashion. He still had a long way to go before he became comparable to Master Bouderon.

"As we have already said, you have potential." The bald man answered the earlier inquiry. "We do not necessarily have to wait for you to grow up before we approach you. As long as we have made a reasonable expectation that you can become valuable enough to cooperate with us, we can preempt the wait and extend a hand to you in your current state. This is a beneficial arrangement to the both of us. You will receive additional assistance in a time of need in exchange for owing us additional favors. Unless our estimation of your future value is inaccurate, our faction will gain a helpful ally in the future."

That was an honest and rational answer. Ves felt reassured after hearing this. The relationship that Bouderon's faction wanted to establish with him was primarily based on an exchange of value. Nothing more. That suited Ves fine because it was easier for him to trust in the other party based on their motives.

It didn't need to be said that neither Master Willix nor Master Bouderon wanted to have anything to do with Ves if he did not have any current value or future potential! He would have to progress step by step and realize his design philosophy before he became worth their time!

"Therefore, do not mistake your early introduction to our circle as a signal that you are ready to wheel and deal with us." Master Bouderon seriously warned. "The foundation of your value rests on your own qualities. As a mech designer, your rank and your unique contributions to the field of mech design are your primary assets. The greater they are, the more you have the capital to cooperate with us. If they are not sufficient, then spend your time on improving them rather than try to cheat us with outlandish schemes. We have endured enough of that over the centuries."

Well, that was certainly a pointed warning. Ves had a feeling that it was especially pointed towards himself!

He meekly bowed his head. "I understand. I am not that interested in this political stuff anyway. I'm just a mech designer. My goal is to become a Star Designer, not become the ruler of humanity."

That elicited a genuine nod of approval from Bouderon. "That is the right mindset. The existence of factions doesn't mean that everyone must take part in their games. There are many Masters and Star Designers that have kept their distance from these matters because participation brings no value to them. They have no political agendas and do not require the assistance of factions to further their personal ambitions. If you are the same, then I recommend that you maintain a similar attitude."

Honestly speaking, Ves was inclined to adopt a neutral attitude.

The warnings issued by Master Bouderon made it more than clear that Ves would be nothing more than a future pawn if he entered this circle. Even if he became a Master, his outsider status towards the MTA would always lock him out of the core halls of powers.

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