Chapter 6329 Mentalist Crystal Monopoly

Chapter 6329 Mentalist Crystal Monopoly

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The benefits of integrating a Mentalist Crystal into the Minerva was far greater than integrating it into any other high-ranking mech.

While Ves believed that putting a Mentalist Crystal in the Dark Zephyr would make Saint Tusa sharper and more responsive. It may even help him utilize the Banish resonating ability more effectively, as the precise manipulation of Erlemin forced Tusa to be precise and detailed in his power application.

However, the benefits were too marginal compared to using other hyper materials. The Dark Zephyr was a fast-moving mech that Saint Tusa piloted more with his highly developed instincts and intuition as opposed to his mind.

The Minerva Mark II was different. Under ideal circumstances, the upcoming ace command mech shouldn't even fight her adversaries directly, let alone move from her commanding position from the rear.

Ves envisioned her to become the Larkinson Clan's ultimate manipulator of the battlefield. The living mech needed to function as a conductor of many other mech units, channeling lots of true resonance to her subordinates so that they may act as her weapon systems.

All of this did not require the Minerva to acquire a deadlier rifle, a tougher armor system or a faster flight system.

While Ves and Gloriana made sure to strengthen these aspects anyway in order to guard against emergencies where the Saint Commander had no other choice, these wouldn't be situations where she fought at her best.

The strength of an ace command mech lay in inspiring and leading a large number of troops to accomplish victories that were otherwise unattainable.

Casella Ingvar possessed the potential to lead any mech army and defeat enemy forces that were easily five times or even ten times stronger on paper!

While all of that sounded impressive, it was much harder for her to realize this potential in practice. Her Minerva served as both an enabler and a limiter to her power. Depending on how her ace command mech was designed and built, the living mech would strengthen some of her capabilities while weakening her other aspects.

The goal that Ves and Gloriana had set for the Minerva Mark II Project was to strengthen Casella's ace mech's command capabilities as much as possible.

They purposely decided to sacrifice the mech's direct combat capabilities if they had to choose between the two. They were willing to go quite far in trading one for the other, up to the point where the diminishing returns became too strong to make it worthwhile anymore.

In any case, Gloriana had chosen to design the Minerva Mark II in a way that would probably make her into one of the best junior ace command mechs to exist, but only if she was able to draw mind energy from a whole Mentalist Crystal.

Ves crossed his arms as he thought about this situation. He figured out that his wife already prepared this presentation for him for the purpose of begging him for the key material that could elevate the Minerva Mark II to a whole new level.

"The problem is that it is not in the best interest of the Collective to let the Hunters stray too far from its orbit, as they are technically cultivators. It is best for the RC if the HA accepts our jurisdiction, but there has been a months-long standoff on this issue. Many people simply do not want to piss off the Hunters, or else they will lose their only channel of Mentalist Crystals. It would be extremely embarrassing for me if I have to beg the HA for a Mentalist Crystal. If I do this, I will weaken the bargaining position of my own superorganization."

He needed to think beyond his own perspective and the perspective of the Larkinson Clan these days.

Now that he had entered the game of high politics, he needed to be a lot more mindful of the repercussions of all of his decisions. His wife finally accepted the gravity of this troublesome situation. She furrowed her brows as she thought about how she could still attain her goal.

"Will you be able to ask for a Mentalist Crystal once your Red Collective has solved its ongoing impasse with the Hunting Association?"

"Yes, but do you understand how difficult that is? There is only one real chance of reconciling the two organizations before the start of the highly-anticipated founding ceremony of the Red Collective. I will be traveling to the Yernstall Star Node very soon to preside over this event and open the doors of its brand-new headquarters. Since so many movers and shakers of human civilization will be attending this historic event as well, I plan to take care of a lot of other important business as well. One of them includes participating in a last-ditch effort to convince the Hunting Association to accept the jurisdiction of the Red Collective."

This was a really dubious attempt, but it was the last chance the Red Collective had left to bring what could arguably be described as the most powerful human sect at this time to heel.

"You are taking care of much more business while you are staying in Yernstall, correct?"

"That's an understatement." Ves chuckled. "I hear that there is a good chance that the Evolution Witch will be present to provide security for the founding ceremony and handle a few matters related to her future role in the Red Collective. I have been asking her office for months for a personal meeting with the god pilot, and I think I will finally get my chance at Yernstall. I have a couple of important... matters to discuss with her. I believe she may have her own reasons to seek me out and talk about important matters."

Ves intended to take care of a lot of important matters in the Yernstall Central Star Node. A great convergence was on the horizon. The culmination of many different plans was about to occur at the same place and time.

There was no way this was a coincidence. Everything was interconnected, somehow.

"What else will you be doing in Yernstall, Ves?"

"Well, I will be paying a personal visit to Starfarer Bay. I have already toured it by remote, but that is different from being physically present. I want to make sure one of our shipyards is working hard to churn out first-class sub-capital ships for our latest fleet according to the specifications that I have set."

"That shouldn't be all. You have been preparing for a more important and significant event. Do not deny it. I can tell from the way you return from your secretive design sessions aboard the Tarrasque. Are you finally ready to introduce your Carmine mechs to the dwarf galaxy?"

Ves assumed a grave expression. "I am. It's a bit rushed, but it is not as if I have any choice. This... is going to change everything. You and the kids will need to be prepared for a huge reaction towards my upcoming work. You will notice vastly greater security covering you all while I am gone."

"I see. This was going to happen sooner or later. No one can remain calm when the greater masses finally gain an opportunity to pilot mechs. This is a true paradigm shift."