The Mech Touch novel Chapter 4410

The leaders of the Golden Skull Alliance held a short meeting in order to discuss the matter of responding to the Gemini Family's invitation.

Ves, Marshal Ariadne Wodin and Master Benedict Cortez held a quick virtual meeting to discuss their stance on the matter.

Properly speaking, Patriarch Reginald Cross should be the person attending this meeting on behalf of his clan, but the ace pilot had become more aloof towards any chores he considered mundane.

He found it much better and more convenient to push forth a proper thinker such as Master Benedict to handle the more administrative and political affairs.

That was probably one of the smarter decisions that Patriarch Reginald had made.

The three leaders immediately went to business as soon as they entered the virtual conference room.

Each of them already spent a bit of time on learning more about the Gemini Family. Their understanding of this successful pioneering group might not be as thorough as they liked, but they learned enough to make a preliminary judgment.

"The offer should be sincere." Master Benedict began. "We judge that this offer is unlikely to be a trap, simply because the Gemini Saints would never allow for such duplicity. All of the sources that we have references so far have painted them in an upright and honorable light. The Gemini Family has also maintained a relatively clean track record. Their greatest strength is their focus towards family, though some might argue that it is their greatest weakness as well."

That was an understatement.

The Gemini Family resembled a warped version of the Larkinson Clan. Ves saw many parallels of his own clan in that of this twisted family.

Both groups were quirky and eccentric.

Both groups preferred to remain independent.

Both groups tried to uphold a good reputation.

Both groups valued honor and integrity.

Both groups put a great emphasis on developing their mech pilots.

Yet for all of their similarities, they were nothing alike in many other matters.

For example, the Larkinson Clan was primarily oriented towards mech design and selling mechs.

The Gemini Family followed a more traditional route and invested much of its resources into building up a planetary colony, though it also happened to do well in the biotech industry.

It did not surprise anyone that the Gemini Family actually ran a highly successful human genetics company.

Although the Gemini Family was ultimately not the same as the Larkinson Family, Ves could still take advantage of the many similarities to read the other pioneering group.

He rubbed his smooth-shaven chin. "It is clear that the Gemini Family really wants to break open and plunder the alien asteroid base. There has to be enough spoils in there to make it worthwhile to assault defenses that are strong enough to be able to repel two ace mechs. While I am sure that the Geminis will attempt to form a profit-sharing agreement with the pioneering groups that have accepted their invitation, I can't help but feel there may be a tricky angle to this operation."

Marshal Ariadne Wodin did not view the Gemini Family in a good light. "I also have my suspicions about the Geminis. They are unlikely to plot against us, but they will not have as much scruples in trying to exploit us. Given the opposition that we might face, there is a great chance that we will suffer considerably more damage than we can make up with our share of spoils. We need to ask for assurances that we will eventually be better off than we were before, and even then there is still a chance that the Geminis may have hidden a greater secret."

Though the leader of the Glory Seekers utilized reasonable words,Ves could tell that the woman did not bother to hide her inward disgust at the Gemini Family.

Hexers and Geminis possessed radically different views about family. The two groups would probably not be able to get along well if they were put together in the same room!

Fortunately, a bit of the Larkinson Clan had rubbed off on the Glory Seekers, so Marshal Ariadne was able to exert enough control over herself to be open to the idea of cooperation.

Clinging too hard to morality and ideology had a tendency to get people killed in a place like the Red Ocean.

Only power and interests could help the pioneers survive this unforgiving early period.

"I think it is best to remind ourselves that we are not obliged to help the Gemini Family raid this supposed alien pirate den." Master Benedict astutely said. "There are far more opportunities to plunder alien riches in other star systems and regions, and we don't necessarily have to share in order to do so. Working together alongside powerful strangers introduces many complications that we may not be ready to handle."

Ves looked intrigued. "Does that mean your Cross Clan is disinclined to explore the Gemini Family's offer?"

The Master Mech Designer looked resigned. "If I had a choice, then I would have voted to stay our course and follow our original plan. Patriarch Reginald has other ideas."

Since Patriarch Reginald possessed the biggest fist in the Golden Skull Alliance, it was extremely difficult for anyone to go against his wishes!

Everyone in the virtual conference room exchanged knowing glances.

Marshal Ariadne Wodin sighed. "Our Glory Seekers are not greedy for alien treasures, but we will accompany you and Madame Gloriana everywhere you go. If you believe this operation is of benefit to you, then we will be there to protect you against the dangers that your own clansmen cannot handle themselves." _{freewёbnoνel.com}

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