A Core Ship From The Start
Chapter 1358 - 916: Handling After the Battle

Chapter 1358: Chapter 916: Handling After the Battle

"......"

"In summary, that’s pretty much it. Do you understand?"

Duanmu Huai finished explaining what he knew, and Algard sat blankly on the throne, stunned as if he were in a dream.

"Sorry, Great Judge, I don’t quite understand... no, I mean I do understand... but..."

For a moment, Algard didn’t know how to respond, but Yuriya seemed very calm.

"So, it’s like we found an unknown village within the borders of the Paretia Kingdom... is that correct?"

"Primitive Village."

Duanmu Huai corrected Yuriya’s terminology.

"Honestly speaking, the Star Union’s power greatly surpasses yours, even the Demon King’s Army is no match for them; resistance from you would guarantee no good outcome."

"However, we could possibly sign a non-aggression pact, like some form of autonomy or something..."

"No."

Duanmu Huai shook his head.

"Why?"

"Simple, if rogues from Paretia Kingdom attacked that primitive village and killed everyone inside, would you intervene or not?"

".........."

Now Algard understood.

"The Demon King shielded this planet with a barrier for a thousand years, and although the Star Union generally advocates for peace, there are still robbers and criminals there. Unfortunately, because the Star Union is much stronger than you, even a criminal syndicate could bomb the Paretia Royal City back and forth multiple times. Suppose a fugitive from the Star Union hides on this planet and threatens to kill the local people unless the Star Union intervenes, what do you think the Star Union will do?"

"......indeed, it’s a headache."

Putting himself in their shoes, Algard realized this was indeed a problem. After all, their planet is within their territory; there really is no way to argue against it. As for negotiating... well, it’s not that negotiations can’t happen, but strength speaks truth. Since the Judge himself said the Star Union’s power is something they cannot resist, honestly, Algard really has no other options.

"By the way, Sir Judge."

Thinking about this, Algard seemed to think of something, looking towards Duanmu Huai, but was interrupted by him before he could speak.

"The Tribunal does not intervene in internal human political disputes; this isn’t a situation involving Magic Elves or the Demon Clan, I won’t represent you in this."

"Then...since you specifically came to inform us, you must have some ideas, right?"

"Indeed, after all, we have fought side by side before. Although the Tribunal won’t intervene in internal affairs of the Star Union, I can still offer you some advice... trade is most important."

"Trade?"

"Correct."

"But......"

Hearing this, Yuriya looked puzzledly at Duanmu Huai.

"Great Judge, didn’t you say that this entity called the Star Union is far more powerful and advanced than us? Do we really have a basis for trade cooperation?"

"Indeed, in most cases, you don’t have much to negotiate with. However, in reality, there is something in this world very suitable for trade."

At this point, Duanmu Huai paused, looking towards Algard.

"Human Magic System."

"Eh? Human Magic...?"

"Yes, actually, in the Star Union as well, they have similar applications, only they call it Parahuman Ability. Moreover, training Parahuman Ability in the Star Union is quite difficult. A Parahuman must undergo extensive training and needs a Parahuman Amplifier implant to use the ability. Furthermore, due to the applicability issues of the Parahuman Amplifiers, it presents plenty of problems and certain risks. By comparison, training in Human Magic is safer and has wider applicability. If you can offer the Human Magic System as a condition in the trade, you should be able to reach a satisfactory agreement with the Star Union."

Duanmu Huai’s statement had a basis because indeed, the Star Union’s use of spiritual energy is quite crude. Take the Parahumans, for instance; first, they must be exposed to zero-element radiation during the pregnancy period, then stimulate their nerve growth in the brain to form a tumor called zero-element tumor, followed by implanting the Parahuman Implant Body and Amplifier to stimulate the tumor with electromagnetic waves to release spiritual energy.

Honestly, it’s....well, it looks very painful, and in reality, it indeed is a painful method.

Not only that, according to Duanmu Huai, this method actually harbors various dangers; especially if the Chaotic Demon contaminates the implants and amplifiers—that would be problematic—honestly, most of the time, those frenzied transformations into the Mecha Soul Delight form don’t necessarily evade capture by Demons.

Moreover, due to religious and ethical issues, Parahumans are also not very popular in the Star Union, and many people view them as monsters created through gene and scientific modifications. Additionally, the lifespan of Parahumans themselves is also a problem.

After all, every outbreak of a Parahuman Ability is stimulated by electrical currents on the tumor...

Compared to this, practicing the Human Magic System is much more convenient. Although Frieren did not teach Duanmu Huai the basics, just from theoretical deduction, the Human Magic System should be very suitable for the Star Union.