"Do you think the impact of the new energy resource will be greater, or if the impact these consortiums have on our national economy will be greater?" Archimedes asked with a smile, even though his teeth were gritted tightly. "How shameless of the Cathayan Underworld's researchers... There must be a problem with their report, perhaps even one that's impossible to resolve! They're currently trying to seize control of the tempo of this press conference because they know that scientists are the drivers behind societal development, but there's no way they're ever going to become the rulers of society!"

"Isn't that all the more reason to point this out?" Aristotle turned toward the seated Qin Ye with a cold expression. "Are we just going to allow them to fool everyone like this?!"

A wry smile appeared on Archimedes's face as he said, "You have to realize that we're not just scholars anymore. You've been granted three administrative regions, I've been granted four, and both of us have shared extremely intimate ties with Thanatos and Hypnos. In our current situation, we have to think for our nation, first and foremost. I'm certain that there are holes in the Cathayan Underworld's new energy resource, and that these holes are quite significant. Otherwise, they wouldn't be in such a hurry to conclude the first segment of the presentation. However, from the Argosian Underworld's...