Strategic Shifts

Ves had a lot to catch up to after he withdrew from his Deep Research Mode.

He had inconvenienced himself and a lot of people by suddenly disconnecting from reality.

The fact that he and others never anticipated that this would happen at this timing was the worst part about it. Nobody had made any preparations to deal with his temporary absence from the public sphere, his inner circle and his ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Fortunately, Ves had made sure to conclude a lot of important affairs during and after his last business trip, so no particularly acute issues suffered from his prolonged absence.

The Red Collective had rapidly managed to establish its authority and respect across human-occupied space. The universal benefits brought by systematic cultivation had quickly won over the approval of the common folk.