Chapter 656 To go or not to go, that is the question (2)

Chapter 656 To go or not to go, that is the question (2)

"Ten billion awakeners are too important for me to merely have them as allies when we have the option of welcoming them as citizens," Aron stated decisively. He paused, contemplating the next steps. "The challenge is understanding their requirements," he continued, his mind already strategizing on how to approach this critical decision.

{I don’t know what it is, but if anyone among humanity can fulfill their requirements, it's you.} Nova responded confidently. {Based on what they did during the meeting and those memories from Kim Ho So, it seems like they've given a requirement that could potentially be met. Otherwise, they would have made it clear. From what they've shown us, they don't seem to have a concept of lying. However, that could also be part of their strategy. But based on everything we've seen, they don't appear to be the type to deceive.} Nova's perspective offered a cautious optimism about the awakeners' intentions and the potential for a fruitful alliance or integration.

"But first, it looks like we need to change the constitution," Aron said with a sigh, recalling the recent speech he had just hours ago in the real world, facing the public as a headless man laid beside him.

Although he had mentioned that the constitution could be amended if a compelling reason was provided, Aron hadn't anticipated that such a reason would arise mere hours later.

{So, you are going,} Gaia said, understanding Aron's decision from his statement.

{Yeah, but not immediately. As the emperor, you still have things you need to complete before thinking of going,} Nova interjected, wearing her hats as Aron's personal secretary, assistant, and more. She ensured Aron understood that despite his eagerness to meet species from the fantasies of books and anime now becoming reality, he couldn’t depart whenever he wished, as he had and could do previously.

"I know, I know. Plus, before I go, the infrastructure needs to be completed before I can even think of heading there," Aron acknowledged. Despite the empire's current state of peace, he felt a strong need to remain connected and updated about Earth's situations and occurrences.

Aron achieved these feats in just a few real-world hours or the equivalent of seventy-something days in accelerated VR time. His ability to innovate and create groundbreaking technologies in such a short span was unfathomable to her and even his closest friends as they didn’t know of the existence of the system.

"No, I was going through the data the exploration fleet had sent back," Aron said in a low voice, turning his head to face Rina's stomach, clearly enjoying their moment together.

"It arrived today?" Rina asked in surprise. Despite knowing it was coming, she hadn't focused on the exact arrival date, so the news caught her off guard.

"So, anything interesting from it?" she asked eagerly, excitement evident in her voice.

"Do you want to see it?" Aron replied, offering to share the discoveries.

"If you're tired, we can do it later," Rina suggested, trying not to pressure Aron into showing her the data if he needed rest.

"Don't worry about that. Let's go and see," Aron insisted, rising from the couch where he had been lying. He gently lifted Rina and carried her to their bedroom, where their VR pods awaited. Her surprise at being swept off her feet was followed by delighted laughter as he set her down near the pods.

They shortly logged into the VR, where Aron started showing him summaries of the discoveries, with him going further into details whenever a discovery attracted her attention.