Poverty makes me capable of anything.

Vesta likes to take his anger out on others, but he doesn't have that habit.

If you beat up someone whose strength is not much different from your own, that's fine. But if you beat up someone who is obviously weaker than you, you will inevitably be labeled as bullying the weak.

Vesta still had a reason to beat up the Great Khan of the Interstellar Nomads—

The Great Khan has violated the trade rules established by future technology!

Although this reason is a bit far-fetched, and anyone with a discerning eye can see that it was made up by Vesta, at least it's somewhat plausible.

If you were to beat up An Ran, what reason would you give?

At least on the surface, the Mechanicus has not provoked future technologies, yet it continues to face suppression.

First, they were surrounded by people from Sidney and Eternal Star Road, and then their metal purchases were restricted by several metal trading giants in the Future Technology industry.

Until now...

Boschlia had already foreseen the impending online storm of public opinion.

He'll definitely get a severe scolding then, and Vesta won't escape it either.

Who can blame them when Anran's image is much better than Versta's?

Even if Enron is truly at fault, the general public will immediately assume it's the fault of future technology.

Hey.

Blame Versta.

Humans are contradictory.

Because of his pride, Vesta beat up a lot of people, but when it came to bullying the weak, his skin was as thick as a city wall.

It's probably a matter of mindset, which may be related to his belief in the survival of the fittest.

really.

Boschlia's questions had no effect.

“What’s wrong with that? Let’s use this opportunity to establish our authority in future technology.” Vesta stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the starry sky. “I know what you’re thinking. That’s why I didn’t do it myself and instead had you do it.”

Fine.

Boschlia nodded.

He dared not disobey Vesta's wishes; his growth to where he is today was entirely due to Vesta's cultivation.

"I'll go prepare right away."

After saying that, Boschlia turned to leave, but Vesta called him back.

"Take this with you."

"Ok?"

Boschlia paused for a moment.

Vesta threw over an octahedron the size of an egg, which emitted a dazzling, gentle white light as it glided through the air.

Boschlia reached out her right hand and gently grabbed it.

This octahedron looks like an ordinary street craft, but Boschlia still felt a sense of heaviness in it.

Virtual Manufacturing

This is one of the props that Vesta is very proud of.

Its effect is similar to psychological attack.

After use, it can forcibly digitize the target's spirit and pull it into the virtual world created by [Virtual Manufacturing].

It can be very effective against physically strong opponents, but because it is a forced pull, its stability is uncontrollable.

However, being able to turn the tide of battle at a crucial moment is a good thing.

Boschlia accepted it.

This thing doesn't particularly disrupt the balance of battle, so he deserved to take it.

"Don't underestimate her; she's an anomaly among mechanics."

Vesta gave his instructions.

Boschlia nodded.

Vesta chuckled softly as he watched Boschlia depart.

He has ordered the lifting of the blockade against the Mechanicus.

In reality, it is impossible to completely seal off the Cult of the Machine God. Although he has a great deal of influence in this field, it is far from being able to overshadow the Eternal Star Road and the Exiled Empire.

If it weren't for the people from the Eternal Star Path stirring things up, and some people within the Exiled Empire secretly sabotaging things, An Ran wouldn't have felt so troubled.

Taking this into account, it's hard to say how effective lifting the lockdown will be.

"But it did solve her immediate problem."

Vesta dispatched his virtual servants to retrieve the Originium from Enron before Boschlia arrived at the Cult of Machines.

He then immediately contacted the Exiled Empire.

"I've made up my mind, let's switch."

Nathaniel immediately agreed.

"I heard that Vesta has informed the mining companies and trading groups that work closely with him to lift the blockade against the Mechanicus."

At this moment, the captain of the guard standing behind Nathaniel suddenly spoke up.

"Hmm, is that so?"

Nathaniel, who had just replied to the message, turned around in surprise.

The head guard replied expressionlessly, "It's inside information, there's no mistake."

“That’s interesting.” Nathaniel paused for a moment, then asked, “Do you know why?”

The head guard shook his head.

"Vesta always does things on a whim, and no one dares to ask him why."

"That's true."

Nathaniel laughed heartily.

He wondered if Vesta and Anran had secretly reached some kind of agreement.

Otherwise, how could this happen?

This matter needs to be taken seriously.

The chief guard probably took this into consideration when he specifically reminded him, since An Ran had repeatedly shown him great respect.

The position of arbitrator is rotated, and one must have strong capabilities and sufficient prestige; otherwise, how can one assume this special position?

There is still some time before the next change of arbitrators.

But Nathaniel also needed to plan ahead, as he hoped his successor would be someone close to his faction.

He had several people he supported before Enron appeared.

After Enron's appearance, Nathaniel had a new idea—

Enron might also be considered.

However, all of this still needs further investigation, and it also depends on Anran's own abilities.

Nathaniel only had the right to make suggestions.

……

"The lockdown has been lifted?"

At this time, the Flanor Foundation also received relevant intelligence.

This allowed the consortium's management to breathe a sigh of relief.

After the collapse of the Originium Worship Society, they had already planned to take the risk of secretly making a deal with the Cult of Machines.

Now, the risk is gone.

As for the possibility of being called a fence-sitter by the Cult of Mechanism...

"emmm..."

If the people in the conglomerate weren't thick-skinned enough, they would probably have been devoured long ago.

Faced with such interests, the Cult of Machines would likely not bother with such a trivial matter.

If An Ran were just a hothead with only enthusiasm, she would probably have been eliminated long ago on her path to maturity.

"Let Nizel make contact with the Mechanicus."

The person who initially connected with Anran was the wealthy heir, Naizer, so sending him would save a lot of trouble.

"If we had been more steadfast back then and continued to support the Cult of the Machine God, our profits would be at least several times higher now."

Upon receiving the message, Nizel couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Who told him to be just a nobody with no say in the world?

Nizel set off.

But just as he arrived near the Cult of the Machines, he suddenly received some bad news.

"Future Technologies' second-in-command, Boschlia, has come to challenge Enron!"

"what?"

Nizel was completely bewildered.

No.

He couldn't quite understand.

They lifted the blockade against the Cult of Machine God one day, and then came to cause trouble the next. What are the people of Future Technology thinking?

"Come back first."