Forcing Cooperation

As Ves continued to talk with Lady Romanda Devos in the middle of the floating garden, he began to experience a bit of pushback.

The Terran mech designer definitely expressed interest in Ves' secret project. What few details he revealed already enticed her to the point where she no longer bothered to hide her urge to participate.

"Are you truly being serious, Professor Larkinson? Have you actually managed to solve the barrier that only permits potentates to pilot mechs?"

"I did." Ves grinned and gestured at the surrounding guards of the Red Association. "Why do you think I am working so closely with the Red Association? This secret project is definitely one of the reasons why the mechers are crawling all over me. I do not have to explain the enormous implications of my work."

Lady Romanda contemplated all of the revelations. "Are you that confident in your work?"