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"It's not just combat, but also exploration, operations in high-risk areas, geological surveys..." Bai Ye paused here, then continued, "Of course, I don't deny..."

"The primary function of power armor is, of course, combat."

"This is a weapon. Its excellent mobility and the shields and defenses provided by its mounted devices can make a warrior even more powerful. It will completely change the landscape of local battles."

Chapter 84 Your daughter?!

From the very beginning, Bai Ye made no attempt to conceal his true intentions.

From the very beginning of the project, he told the researchers that the project was established for combat and even war.

Now, Bai Ye has once again confirmed Xue Zhi's doubts.

"Are you feeling a little uncomfortable?" Bai Ye sat down in the chair in the laboratory. The chair was very sturdy, without wobbling or turning, which made Bai Ye feel a little uncomfortable.

Snow Pheasant nodded.

Even if she harbored some illusions, or heard some fabricated lies from Bai Ye—no, even if they were just excuses or deceptions—the girl was willing to believe them without question.

After all, there is no doubt that the girl was saved by Bai Ye. Without Bai Ye, Yukichi believed that she might have starved to death on the streets of Colombia.

Therefore, the girl was willing to believe Bai Ye because all she wanted was psychological comfort. She wouldn't delve into anything Bai Ye said, nor would she think about it anymore.

However, Bai Ye ruthlessly shattered this idea.

Baiye clearly told Xuezhi that what they were researching and manufacturing was a weapon.

"The earliest weapons were invented for hunting, but soon the prey became their own kind; the earliest Originium Arts may have been intended to make life more convenient, but we soon discovered that they also made killing easier; do you know the prototype of the Lateran Papal Knights' revolver? The original purpose of the previous civilization in inventing this weapon was to reduce casualties among soldiers, but contrary to expectations, in addition to making nomadic tribes sing and dance, it also became a weapon for death to reap lives on the battlefield."

"Many more people died as a result, and the battlefield became a meat grinder."

Bai Ye's words were cold, making Xue Zhi's face turn pale.

"Of course, we must also acknowledge that sometimes, as people become more adept at destroying themselves, they are actually propelling civilization to a higher level."

"Let's talk about those stories from the past."

"Previous civilizations invented missiles to accurately hit high-value units at extremely long distances, but by simply replacing the warhead of a missile with a manned pod, weapons of slaughter can also become wings for exploring the sky."

"They stole the power of the sun, a terrifying power that was originally created for destruction. But in the end, we regained our senses, and the terrifying power that was capable of destroying the surface of a planet became an inexhaustible source of energy, which is the cornerstone of the development of civilization and its advancement to higher levels."

Unconsciously, Bai Ye turned "they" into "we". Yes, Bai Ye had no idea about the story of the previous civilization. More than one civilization was born and destroyed on this planet. Who knows their stories?

From the very beginning, Bai Ye was talking about his hometown.

"Materials science, energy science, biology... From a macro perspective, the development of weapons has indeed driven the progress of civilization—provided, of course, that we disregard the lives lost in the process."

"On a grander, more expansive scale, the development of weapons can indeed provide a civilization with the ability to protect itself. When an asteroid falls from the sky, we can launch a nuclear bomb to deflect it from its intended trajectory. And hypothetically, if we encounter other civilizations, power means the right to speak."

Would saying this make you feel a little better?

Bai Ye looked at Xue Zhi.

"We cannot stop moving forward because of fear. Power armor can be a weapon that soldiers can use with ease, or it can be a worker's work clothes, or a protector for explorers. It all depends on how we use it."

Snow Pheasant nodded.

But Bai Ye laughed the next moment:

“I’m saying all this just to comfort you, but I never want to defend myself. Because I know what I’m doing, and I’m willing to take responsibility for my actions.”

"If everything is for the sake of civilization, for the fate of the entire planet, someone has to do these things, and I am willing to be the one who bears all of this."

"My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror, and all my thoughts and deeds are for justice."

The premise is that it doesn't involve people you care about.

Bai Ye added carefully in her mind.

Yes, he is an incredibly awkward and extremely contradictory person.

As an orphan who grew up in the Loyalty Academy, he could destroy the entire world for those he loves and those who love him; but if it didn't involve those things, he would also be willing to sacrifice and burn himself for the entire world.

Luna should be thankful, or rather, she had long ago recognized Bai Ye's true nature through countless timelines. Ever since she transmigrated, she had been guiding Bai Ye to do the right thing with his own persistence, without letting his goals contradict her moral values.

Thus, the White Night became about doing good deeds along the way while saving the world and civilization; rather than destroying another civilization or world in order to save one's own civilization.

Therefore, thanks to Luna's thoughtful arrangements, Bai Ye is destined to become a hero of both civilizations, rather than a hero of one civilization and a sinner and destroyer of the other.

Although it's not a glamorous role, because in this process, someone is destined to die.

"Don't worry, little girl, I also have my own bottom line and moral standards. Although I know that the distance between them lies entirely in a thought or idea in my heart. It is not a wall or a strong fortress, but just a simple line."

Xuezhi stared blankly at Baiye. She was still very young and stood very low, so her vision was not as far-reaching as Baiye's. Therefore, she was a little confused.

Bai Ye stood up from the chair and sighed softly.

"Okay, stop making that face."

"What if I told you that this power armor was designed from the beginning to protect a girl who is even younger than you? What would you think?"

"Huh?!" Yukichi finally showed a surprised expression.

"Huh?! Mr. Baiye, you already have a daughter?!"

"..."

Unable to bear it any longer, Bai Ye reached out and tapped the little girl on the head.

"Ugh!" Snow Pheasant reached out and hugged her head.

"What are you thinking?! That's my disciple!" Bai Ye was speechless.

What and what is this.

However, the previously heavy and serious atmosphere was completely swept away at this moment.

Bai Ye discovered that he could never seem to get serious. Whenever he did, strange things would always happen, interrupting his attempts to solve problems.

Perhaps some people are just not cut out for showing off...

Chapter 85 Talents and Geniuses

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry!"

"Waaah, Mr. Bai Ye, I didn't mean to."

Miss Yukichi kept bowing her head and apologizing for what she had said wrong. Anyone who didn't know the situation would think that Bai Ye was bullying a young girl in the office.

After all, Bai Ye had only ever seen such a series of apologies in hentai anime before...

Cough!

Putting aside some of his wicked thoughts, Bai Ye looked at the snow pheasant with its head bowed like a small animal and asked with a smile:

"Has Miss Yukichi been to the Eastern Country?"

"Eh?"

Xuezhi was confused by Bai Ye's words; she didn't quite understand why Bai Ye would ask such a question.

Does having been to Dongguk or not have any impact on the project or on her personally?

However, it's clear that the little girl was overthinking things.

Because Bai Ye was just joking:

"There is a unique 'craftsman spirit' in the East, and everyone there is a master of bowing."

“Ah Zhe… I’ve never been to the Eastern Kingdom.” Xue Zhi shook her head.

“It’s okay, what I mean is, you can really be more confident.” Bai Ye thought for a moment, then suggested, “I remember Kroos from Rhodes Island asked me to provide a tester to help her test some new gadget…”

"After this project is completed, why don't you give it a try? And while you're at it, get some operator training at Rhodes Island? Experience a different lifestyle, maybe it can change your personality?"

Because of the special relationship between White Night, the communication channels between Lobotomy and Rhodes Island are two-way, similar to the relationship between Blacksteel International and Rhodes Island. The two companies send employees to each other temporarily for various exchanges and learning activities.

Xuezhi is indeed a good researcher, and her diligence and hard work have pleased Bai Ye. Unfortunately, her weakness is that she's too easily embarrassed and has a rather soft personality. Bai Ye values ​​this young woman highly and wants to elevate her to a higher position, giving her a broader perspective, helping her discover more of her potential, and allowing her talents to flourish.

If her personality doesn't change, she'll probably find it hard to sit in that position and gain the respect of her subordinates. Bai Ye doesn't want a subservient follower; he wants a helmsman who can stand on his own.

Upon hearing Bai Ye's words, Xue Zhi paused, then asked, somewhat puzzled:

"Am I really worth this much from you? Without your help, I'm just a down-on-my-luck researcher at Columbia... Could I really have climbed to such a high position and done something to your satisfaction?"

Snow Chickadee's words made Bai Ye realize that the girl's pressure might stem from his affirmation. This affirmation, contrary to Bai Ye's initial expectations, didn't make the girl more confident; instead, it became a source of pressure. Perhaps because she carried too many expectations, the girl worried that she wouldn't be able to meet Bai Ye's expectations.

She began to doubt herself.

"Ah--"

Bai Ye smiled.

He took out the terminal from his pocket, operated it for a while, found his chat history with Madam Wenyue, and displayed it to Xuezhi.

"This is..." Xuezhi opened her mouth in surprise.

"Actually, from the very beginning, Longmen has been paying attention to you. Lady Wenyue has always remembered you. You have no idea that your talent and character have already attracted many people."

"They certainly don't pay attention to those flowery words that embellish plagiarism and self-interest. As the most shrewd people, they know who the real rough stones and uncut gems are."

"Oh, it seems a bit inappropriate to talk about Aunt Wenyue and Lao Wei like that. Just pretend I didn't say anything."

Bai Ye's words made the girl's eyes widen.

"Yes, they started paying attention to you before you left Lungmen. Your experiences in Columbia are put on the desks of those big shots every now and then."

“We never dislike hard workers, especially talented hard workers. Miss Xuezhi, you are not valuable because you were chosen by us, but because you have the ability and value that we chose you.”

"Madam Wenyue originally planned to personally recruit you to intern at the Longmen Border Defense Engineering Department, and then arrange for you to enter a more core position. However, for some reason, she recommended you to me and hoped that you could undergo a transformation here."

As Bai Ye spoke, he looked at the still-rotating 3D projection of the powered armor and said softly:

"If you're worried about not being good enough, then improve yourself and communicate more with other people. Hmm, those guys from Rhodes Island are pretty good."

"Rhodes Island has recruited a large number of talented people from all over the world. I have to admit that Kal'tsit, that old woman, has a good eye. The people she recruits all have distinct personalities and outstanding abilities, and she has also expressed her approval of you."

Actually, Bai Ye exaggerated the old woman's contribution. The truly capable person was the head of the personnel department; that guy had a really sharp eye.

"I hope that in the future, you young people can stand together... Um, wait a minute, I need to take this call."

Bai Ye took out his terminal, glanced at it, then frowned and walked outside.

The snow pheasant stood there blankly, seemingly not yet having reacted, its eyes filled with disbelief.

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Bai Ye walked out of the lab, sighed, and put away the terminal. He had only pretended to have something to do and left; it was too early to say what would happen next for the clueless young man.

It's not time yet.

So, before the girl could recover from the shock and disbelief, Bai Ye ran away.

He wasn't just making empty promises; Dr. Kal'tsit and Lady Fumizuki genuinely believed in her.

The future that Bai Ye envisions also requires the help of these people.

Of course, it's not just Snow Pheasant; after other matters are settled, Bai Ye wants to go to Columbia.

Snow Pheasant is an experiment by White Night.

After that, he wanted to go to Colombia to talk to scholars at the forefront of scientific research in the world, as he needed their help.

But the prerequisite is that he has to do something; empty promises and grand schemes alone cannot attract those geniuses.

Bai Ye needs to do something first.

Snow Pheasant played a good role as a bridge and a cornerstone. She was a hard worker and a talented person, almost standing at the forefront of ordinary people, but she really could not compare with those geniuses.

However, as a cornerstone, she is indispensable.

White Night needs geniuses, but it also needs people like Snow Chime.

This is what Baiye expects from the snow pheasant.

"It's too early..."

Bai Ye glanced at the calendar.

"We have to hurry."

Time is precious, so he needs to get back to work.