The Mech Touch novel Chapter 3996

Chapter 3996 Three Demands

Ves estimated that it might take weeks if not months for the Aducs to come to a consensus on what they should do with the Old Lady.

There was no way that a single meeting was enough to decide the life and death of their most important relic!

The significance of the Old Lady was so great that the Aducs needed to weigh every possible option carefully.

What was worse was that the vast majority of the members of the Aduc Family had developed a strong emotional bond to the Old Lady.

Their regard towards their Earth tree went far beyond mere respect. They worshiped her as if she was the Aduc Family's ancestor and patron saint!

All of these symbolic and emotional entanglements meant that it was impossible for the Aducs to settle for the most rational chance with the greatest chance of producing a favorable outcome.

This made little sense to Ves. Attempting to ship the stupid tree back to Old Earth was futile and self-destructive behavior.

The Aducs couldn't possibly be selfless enough to part with their precious heirloom and hollow out their spiritual foundation.

Ves was confident that his alternative solution was the best option the Aducs could settle for! Perhaps they might be desperate enough to look for help from other corners, but no one knew whether they could actually find a helper who could provide a better solution!

"I don't expect we will have to wait too long before we get a response from the Aduc Family." Minister Shederin said shortly after the delegation returned to the Larkinson fleet. "You should make preparations to conduct your procedure soon. Once the Aducs have made a decision, you should move quickly before they have second thoughts."

It turned out that Shederin's prediction was accurate!

Only a day after visiting the Green Dream, Ves received a notification from the Aduc Family that its matriarch requested another meeting. She was already boarding her shuttle in order to talk to Ves in person on his flagship!

"You can smell the urgency from the Aducs." Shederin smugly told Ves. "Your read of the Aducs is not wrong, but you have underestimated one crucial detail. The Aduc Family is a fairly centralized and unified family organization. While its members may struggle to make the right decision, Matriarch Erexi Aduc will not hesitate as much. A good leader can make all the difference."

It didn't take long for Matriarch Erexi to arrive at his office.

Due to the sensitivity of the current matter, Ves decided to meet her in private.

When the woman passed through the hatch, Ves was just finished with teasing Lucky. He tossed a half-eaten mineral across his shoulder. Lucky instantly dashed past his shoulder in order to catch his snack!

"Meow!"

Ves gestured to the nearby chair. "Please take a seat."

The head of the Aduc Family did so even as she looked around the office. She could learn much about the person she was talking to by studying how he decorated his workplace.

The various projected visuals and furnishings did not look too remarkable in her eyes. The leader of the Larkinson Clan clearly left the interior design to others.

The only truly personal touch he added to his office was his display case. There were several odd and strange trinkets on it. She only spared a brief glance towards the masterwork mech figurine but gave the prosperity tree a deep look.

The miniature tree was far from comparable to the Old Lady. Nonetheless, the small plant was still a notable specimen in her eyes.

Her demeanor lightened a bit as she finally reached the front of the desk before taking her seat.

"Thank you for allowing me to meet with you on short notice, patriarch. It would have been more convenient to talk over the galactic net, but the nature of our discussion does not allow for that. I also do not wish to waste too much time by communicating through our intermediaries."

Ves directed an odd glance towards the Aduc Matriarch. Her words as well as her actions showed that she had put herself in a lower position than the Larkinsons. This essentially exposed the Aduc Family's urgency and desire for a quick resolution.

This did not do their bargaining position any favors!

"My door is always open to friends and allies." Ves said in a calm tone. He needed to avoid getting caught in the matriarch's rhythm. "What can I do for you, matriarch?"

"You should know why I am here. Our family… held an important discussion about the future of the Old Lady. After weighing our choices and considering every conceivable alternative, we have decided to accept your offer of assistance."

"...That's remarkably efficient."

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