"The Empire doesn't care about face or process; they only care about results. They are the finest engineers, soldiers, actuaries, as well as the most vile realists and result-oriented thinkers."
Perusing the documents sent over from the Republic, Roland said gravely:
"Thinking that one or two small setbacks will make them retreat would likely lead to a great loss."
"Clear-headed people all know this. The problem is that clear-headed people are always in the minority and are often treated as outcasts or even heretics."
Fafnir put down the proclamation she held in her hands and spread her arms helplessly.
The documents Roland held pertained to the latest developments in the Republic's multilateral diplomatic negotiations, while Fafnir's held a report on the latest public sentiment within the Republic. Looking at these two documents together, even the most optimistic person could only manage a wry smile.
