Chapter 2054

Jerome then lowered his voice and continued, "You see, Xancent is helping all these countries now, but in the end, the signal towers we build will serve Ebrea. And almost every country that joins the Silk Path Initiative would end up relying on our infrastructure, often with projects being offered for free or at a loss in the initial stages. "In the long run, as maintenance costs rise and geopolitical tensions escalate—perhaps even leading to war or a global conflict—will they be an asset to us? It's a strategic move of great magnitude, mirroring my rural encroachment strategy!" Jerome, displaying his conversational prowess, adeptly steered the discussion toward his real agenda, saying, "It's because of this that the higher-ups in Xancent will wholeheartedly back our efforts to initiate an early retaliation against the Merovan and Teravic countries, with Ebrea at the forefront. I firmly believe that this allocation of funds is a valuable expenditure." Jerome, perhaps sensing Perseu