Mr. Wardrick, sitting on the stage, raised his hand with a smile, "Alright, Lynch, we’re not here to declare war."

A timely statement, Lynch nodded with a smile, lips pressed together.

From that point, the real discussion phase began, with everyone constantly raising questions and then thinking about solutions.

Some envisioning of the future, the shape and mode of wars, was also discussed extensively by everyone.

Some gentlemen from the audience participated in the discussion as well, with everyone seemingly realizing one thing—the future is right before our eyes!

Yes, the future is right before us.

A multidimensional war initiated by the Flight Research Institute under Darkstone Airlines has arrived. You might clamor that it’s just a hypothesis, but when the bombs fall, they won’t discuss it with you!

In the end, people summarized some possible situations that could occur.

This forum, while solving one or several of people’s problems, also presented them with more questions.

But it was successful because the next day, major newspapers made it their headline—

"Lynch and His Theory of Air Supremacy"

Suddenly, even ordinary people started participating in the topic on a large scale, with some organizations conducting surveys showing over seventy percent of people believed "this theory is correct, and enemy planes should not be dropping bombs over our heads."

However, nine percent believed, "This is just advertising for Lynch’s products, and no one would bomb the Federation."

Some also thought, "Lynch exaggerated; it’s important but not as important as he claims."

The collision of various thoughts gave birth to many interesting things, such as someone wanting to research an aircraft that would never land, and they called on others to donate.

Others thought building planes wasn’t too difficult and registered a company hoping to obtain the right to sell military equipment abroad.

Regardless of how people at the grassroots of society viewed these matters, the international community took the Theory of Air Supremacy very seriously.

Ever since Lynch made these remarks and discussed the value and significance of air supremacy, guiding everyone to gradually realize that no country should abandon "airspace," international society has sent various collaboration requests to Darkstone Airlines.

They hope to commission Lynch for research, with some directly asking to buy the first-generation aircraft technology and production lines.

What Lynch said at the forum was rather blunt, but it pinpointed the vulnerabilities of many countries.

Countries with weaker national power, having pushed their finances towards army and navy equipment research and production, no longer have the time, manpower, resources, or funds to study new air forces.

Rather than waiting for years to start from scratch after the plan concludes, it’s better to "take it" right now.

Building on Lynch’s first-generation bomber to continue development, while their foundation will always be rooted in Lynch’s style and traits, they at least save time and money.

As for military powerhouses like Gafura, they won’t be content to be manipulated by Darkstone Airlines on such a foundation and are bound to develop their aircraft.

So from the start, Lynch’s mentions of independent research never considered getting through to the Gafura people.

What he wanted were those who couldn’t afford it or didn’t have the time.

With a multitude of international orders, the Flight Research Institute became extraordinarily busy.

Sitting in his office, Lynch discussed his ideas on the next steps for aircraft reform with the Chief Engineer.

"Bombers have become the mainstream model globally, bigger, stronger, flying further; we can announce the parameters for the fifth and sixth generations..."

The Chief Engineer raised his hand, indicating he had something to say. Lynch looked at him, "What?"

In a thoughtfully measured tone, the Chief Engineer said, "Our fourth-generation... design hasn’t been completed yet, let alone the fifth and sixth generations..."

He smiled a bit awkwardly.

He wasn’t accustomed to using "generation" to refer to iterations between those model parameters. As an engineer who at least once could be called a "researcher," he preferred only after a comprehensive iteration to use the word "generation."

For example, when scientific technology advances a step, an engine achieves a groundbreaking leap in technology, and the design has superior designs overall, then it’s a breakthrough and can use "generation."

And now the fourth generation, namely the Qi-IV bomber, is just a blueprint; they haven’t even built a prototype. To already talk about the fifth and sixth generations, isn’t it... too exaggerated?

Lynch shook his head, "You can calculate a reasonable enhancement factor based on the changes in the previous parameters, then use this reasonable factor to insert data."

"This will allow our clients to understand how strong our research capabilities are and provide them with a ’standard.’ This power will make everything under our control."

Lynch didn’t elaborate so complexly; in fact, he was establishing a standard, much like a poorly performing student who wants to catch up with a good student must progress according to certain levels.

Scores are such levels.

And airplanes are the same.

When those countries that purchased these planes or technologies want to progress from existing technology, what’s the first thing they do?

Conjure up some parameters or technology and research them?

No, they will focus on the most advanced nations technologically. They might not necessarily copy the technology, but they can find a "direction of development with successful experience."

For example, bigger, more stable, flying further...

They can find these "correct" directions and then invest significant manpower and resources. No one will think the path of development by the world’s most technologically advanced countries is wrong.

Even less will they believe Lynch, who proposed the Theory of Air Supremacy, could make a mistake in this area.

Thus, people will consider some parameters announced by the Flight Research Institute as a future trend for bomber development...

The Chief Engineer isn’t a capitalist, so he doesn’t understand this situation.

Nor is he a politician, unable to comprehend that strategic tactics never have "positive" expressions.

Deceiving the enemy and gaining victory more easily are their core!

Seeing that the Chief Engineer more or less comprehended, Lynch asked again, "How are our fighters coming along?"

"The Lynch-II prototype has been released, and we’re trying various tests. By the end of the year or next year, we should be able to release the III model."

Discussing this, the Chief Engineer showed a bit more interest. Compared to the relatively "simple" piling up of parameters in bombers, fighters are more complex.

They need to adapt to more extreme environments because their original design purpose doesn’t allow them to merely seek size like bombers.

They must be capable of performing a variety of maneuvers in the air flexibly and effectively engaging with other aircraft.

In the Theory of Air Supremacy, Lynch spoke at length about methods of confronting aerial invasions, yet conspicuously did not address methods of gaining air supremacy from the air.

Of course, this might be due to his "limited perspective," but more likely, he intended to release a misleading signal.

As for whether anyone would think to develop fighters... maybe some will, thoughts will arise, but catching up with Lynch’s speed is quite difficult.

Lynch was pleased with the development progress of the fighter jets, "If you need money, you can write me a report, don’t save money for my sake!"

He paused, "My relationship with the Governor of York State is good; they invited me to develop over there, intending to use me as a core to develop a pillar industry. What do you think about relocating our research institute and aircraft manufacturing there?"

The Chief Engineer was stunned for a moment and seriously thought it over for a while, "It’s not unfeasible... but you know, Mr. Lynch, Bupen is the core of the Federation, any latest technology that emerges will first apply here."

"I’m not against building a factory in York State; it’s just that it’s best not to move the research institute."

After considering for a few seconds, Lynch pointed at the Chief Engineer, "You’re right, so we’ll do as you say."

"The factory here shouldn’t be dismantled for now; it can continue to provide convenience for us to manufacture prototype planes. You find someone to oversee the work of building a factory in York State; I hope we can have the factory up and running by the third quarter of this year."

The Chief Engineer readily agreed; these things were not complicated. With the support of the local government, many things were easier than imagined.

Having resolved some minor issues in research—Lynch was always called a "miracle man" by scientists, especially when these research scientists got their hands on his synchronizer patent, they were deeply impressed by his capability.

Two or three years ago, he independently completed the draft for the synchronizer, immediately resolving the challenge of using weapons on single-propeller aircraft!

So sometimes when they encountered minor problems during the research process, they’d consult Lynch.

For some, Lynch could give them a general direction, and that was already enough for them.

Many times, scientific progress isn’t hindered by lacking research capability, but by being unable to find direction in the ocean of the unknown.

As long as the direction is found, research itself isn’t the problem!

While the entire international society was still in shock over the bombing Mariluo suffered and Lynch’s Theory of Air Supremacy was causing a stir, Darkstone Security’s forces had already regrouped and continued their march north.

Now, there was just over a month until the deadline Lynch set, so they had to reach the designated place by early June, or else they would miss many opportunities.

Just as Ryan continued north with his ailing body, Gold experienced another significant drop.

The daily drop rate exceeded six percent, which was an unspeakable pain for those holding Gold!

Falling and rising, they aren’t the same!

And on this very day, it happened to coincide with the establishment of the Silver Alliance!