As soon as He Kui finished speaking, the door to the meeting room opened once again.
Entering were Amalfi and Dart, the fathers of Nicol and Dearka.
"Sorry, we're late," Amalfi said with a smile.
"We've just started," He Kui replied with a grin as the two naturally took their seats at the front.
"Let's continue with the earlier topic. The main issues we're facing with the nanorobots are the high cost and slow production speed."
"Can't we use AI to assist in production?"
After He Kui spoke, another director in charge of the AI project at the Design Bureau responded.
"Indeed, our AI has evolved to the point where it can produce general nanorobots. However, for cellular-level nanorobots, the complexity still requires human intervention."
"So, according to your estimate, how much would a Medical Pod cost, and how long would it take to manufacture?"
Dart, looking at the document Meyrin had handed him, asked.
"Two billion, three months."
"..."
The cost-effectiveness was indeed not great.
While the two billion wasn't too bad, the three-month timeline was really tough.
"Although it can't regenerate limbs, its effectiveness in treating external injuries is ten times better than any Medical Pod on the market."
"How many personnel would it require?" Amalfi asked.
Production was primarily May City's responsibility.
"For one machine, ten Class A personnel, twenty Class B personnel, and five Class A personnel for medical materials."
"This is already the optimal solution."
Adding one more person would waste manpower, while reducing by one would slow down progress.
Hearing this, the two exchanged glances and nodded in unison.
"Let's produce two prototypes first. This matter will still need Councilor He to follow up."
"No problem."
The group quickly finalized the project's advancement plan.
However, after the meeting adjourned, just as He Kui finished exchanging pleasantries with experts from February City, Durandal, also an expert from February City, approached him.
"Director He, according to the materials you provided, we're just one step away from completing the cellular nanobots capable of repairing genetic diseases."
Durandal spoke seriously.
Even as calm as he was, even without fully understanding He Kui's motives, he was still deeply happy that Rey could avoid death.
Of course, there were still many mysteries. If, as Creuset had said, He Kui knew his identity and deliberately dangled this bait, then how did He Kui know?
Most importantly, even if someone knew, they wouldn't be able to complete this bait.
But He Kui had truly accomplished it.
"Yes, thanks to everyone's efforts, my friend can also be saved."
"..."
Hearing this, Durandal smiled on the surface, but his heart skipped a beat.
From He Kui's words, it seemed he also knew about Rey.
But saving a blind friend wouldn't use the term 'saved.'
So, did he also know about his relationship with Creuset?
How was that possible?
If that was the case, then his initial contact with Kuradis was also to get close to him.
But how? Where was the source of information? Although he wanted to confirm, unfortunately, he couldn't catch He Kui.
Unless he became the chairman and gained power.
But that was a long process, and who knew how far He Kui would have progressed by then.
Plus, with support from both factions.
Even the self-proclaimed clever Durandal found this situation a headache.
At this rate, perhaps he'd need to ask for help from those hiding in the Eurasian Federation.
But would He Kui know about that? Now Durandal was becoming paranoid because of He Kui.
"Then, Councilor He, if there's an opportunity, you're welcome to visit our February City."
"Of course, if there's a chance, I'll definitely come."
Regardless of what Durandal thought, He Kui still gave him a warm smile.
But he wouldn't go unless absolutely necessary.
[Recently, a delegation led by Miss Lacus has departed for Orb. According to sources, this visit is in preparation for an alliance between neutral nations and PLANT.]
Hearing the news on the TV, He Kui's eyes deepened.
No wonder he hadn't seen Lacus in the past few days, and she hadn't mentioned coming with Lass before quietly leaving.
An alliance between neutral nations and PLANT, at this time, was likely to take advantage of the opportunity to sell the Neutron Jammer at a good price.
"What are you thinking about, He Kui~"
Sitting in He Kui's lap, Meyrin picked up a piece of beef and brought it to his mouth.
"Definitely thinking about Lacus."
Not one word, one sentence, one content, one in one 6 one 9 one book one bar one see!
Sulei's muffled voice, as if eating, came from under the table, her teeth pressing down with a noticeable bite, as if threatening him.
"But didn't Sulei say she wanted Lacus to join too?"
"Then why did you agree if you didn't want to!?"
Faced with He Kui's evasion, Sulei bit down harder.
"I was wrong, be careful."
Under the circumstances, as a man who knew when to yield, He Kui smoothly admitted his mistake.
"Hmph."
Watching their interaction, Meyrin, still in He Kui's lap, giggled.
"Sulei, hurry up and eat when you're done!"
Shihe kicked Sulei under the table in annoyance.
"Ow."
In this warmth, He Kui continued to watch the news.
This time Lacus went to Orb, he just hoped nothing would happen.
Better dig out the Aegis hidden on the island first.
As he thought this, He Kui's abilities also improved with his release.
"Yuck."
Sulei finally stood up, rubbing her sore jaw in disgust before downing a large glass of water.
He Kui didn't mind, just smiled and placed a piece of fish in Sulei's bowl.
"Thanks for your hard work."
"Hmph, you better appreciate it."
Sulei, still acting aloof, couldn't hide the redness of her ears.
She looked even more delicate than a flower.
"Remember, I'm first tonight!"
"Yes, yes."
He Kui smiled and patted Sulei's head.
After spending time with the three, the next day He Kui appeared in Orb once again.
Now, he and Cagalli had arrived at the Kaguya Mass Driver on the military island.
Just as He Kui had predicted, the interference here was strong.
If He Kui hadn't upgraded the machine, it would have been like throwing meat to a dog.
"Cagalli, where are we?"
Hearing Xiao Liu's voice, Cagalli's eyes lit up.
"We've reached Kaguya. Next, we'll head to the residential area to settle in. My brother and the others will also come~!"
"Is that so? I'm looking forward to it."
He had come at just the right time.
Hearing Cagalli's words, He Kui's lips curved into a slight smile.
He wondered what state Kira was in now. Finally, he had the chance to confirm.
(End of Chapter)