"That's impossible!" Röntgen immediately countered. "If that's true, then their actions would lead to the Cathayan Underworld being denounced by the entire world! Even one of the four pillars wouldn't be able to handle such severe consequences! Don't forget that we have the power to deny them access to our patents!"

A hint of temptation crept into Archimedes's voice as he said, "Perhaps this would've been impossible in the past, but what about now? How many nations are displeased with the Cathayan Underworld's return to the center of the international political stage? Why are they allowed to simply come back and take back their original position after a century-long absence? How many nations are dreaming of taking the Cathayan Underworld's spot for themselves? In this situation, they need to prove themselves, and what better way to do that than to release a new energy resource? If they could pull this off, the Cathayan Underworld would return straight to the top of the world! Do you think the third King Yanluo would be willing to concede inferiority to his predecessors?"

Röntgen's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, but he offered no response. He bent down to pick up the dropped cigar, then snuffed it out in his ashtray before taking a seat again as he smiled and said, "That's pure speculation, and it's not enough to prove that the Cathayan Underworld's press conference...