The Genius System-Chapter 78: An Interrupted Meeting

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In the grand royal council chamber of Macro, the atmosphere was tense. The high ceilings adorned with majestic chandeliers and the golden and purple tapestries covering the walls did little to ease the palpable anxiety that hung in the air. Around the massive wooden table, the king of Macro, his ministers, and key advisors engaged in a discussion so intense it bordered on confrontation.

"The American sanctions keep escalating" growled the Minister of Economy, his hands gripping the back of his chair "They’re directly targeting our rare mineral exports. If this continues, our economy will suffer a significant setback."

The Prime Minister, a pragmatic man with a serious demeanor, responded calmly "We must find a way to negotiate. Escalation is not the answer. If we retaliate with our own trade restrictions, they might take it even further."

"And you think they won’t already?" snapped a military advisor "They’re trying to weaken us. These sanctions are just the prelude to more aggressive pressure."

At the head of the table, the king sat quietly, observing. His posture was straight, his gaze thoughtful. Unlike the heated exchanges around him, he remained calm, listening attentively to every argument. But before he could speak, the large doors of the chamber opened abruptly. All eyes turned to the entrance, irritation etched across their faces.

A messenger, visibly out of breath, entered hastily "Forgive my intrusion, Your Majesty," he said, bowing deeply "But I have urgent news."

"Can’t you see we’re in a meeting?" barked the Minister of the Interior, his face red with anger "Interruptions like this waste our time!"

The king raised a calming hand, his voice steady but firm as it echoed in the chamber "Let him speak. If this messenger deemed it necessary to interrupt, the information must be worth hearing."

Encouraged by the king’s tone, the messenger straightened slightly, though he still appeared uneasy under the weight of the ministers’ stares "Your Majesty", he began, "I’ve just received a call… from Alex, the right-hand man of Monsieur X."

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An immediate silence fell over the room. The mention of Monsieur X was enough to command a solemn attention, extinguishing the earlier fervor like a flame snuffed out by a gust of wind.

"Go on" the king instructed, his tone measured, though a spark of interest flickered in his eyes.

The messenger took a deep breath before continuing "Alex informed me that Monsieur X has a request,or rather, a proposition. He wishes to build a nuclear power plant here, in Macro."

The council chamber plunged into an eerie silence after the messenger’s announcement. But this quiet was quickly shattered by a cacophony of voices. The ministers, visibly shocked, launched into a renewed debate with heightened intensity.

"This Monsieur X..." began the Minister of Economy, his brows furrowed "He never ceases to surprise us. A nuclear power plant? Why here, in Macro?"

The Minister of the Interior, ever wary, crossed his arms "Can’t you see? He’s trying to involve us in something far too risky. A nuclear power plant will draw even more international attention to us. We’re already in the spotlight with his inventions. Why make things more complicated?"

The Minister of Science, on the other hand, seemed less skeptical "With all due respect, Minister, we’re not talking about an ordinary man. What he’s achieved so far defies comprehension. If anyone can build a nuclear power plant meeting standards that would make major powers envious, it’s him. This is a unique opportunity."

"Opportunity? Really?" the Minister of Defense interjected "And what if this plant becomes a target? If the United States or another country decides Macro has become a threat, do you know what that means? Military intervention. That’s what it means!"

The Prime Minister raised a hand to calm the escalating debate "Gentlemen, please. We must evaluate this proposal objectively. Yes, it carries risks, but consider the advantages. A nuclear power plant wouldn’t just supply Macro with energy,it could make us energy independent and transform our economy. Not to mention the global influence we’d gain."

The Minister of the Interior remained unconvinced "Energy independent, sure, but at what cost? Let’s not forget that Monsieur X has no allegiance to anyone,not even to Macro. He acts on his own whims. What happens if one day he decides he no longer needs us?"

The Minister of Science shrugged, a wry smile playing on his lips "You speak as if we could ever control him. Let’s be realistic: Monsieur X is an enigma. He’s here because he chose to be, not because we have anything to offer him. And yet, look at all he’s done for Macro already. Nova 1, the VR headset, these technological breakthroughs... We’re on the world map because of him."

"But at what cost?" countered the Foreign Affairs Minister "The American sanctions didn’t come out of nowhere. All of this is tied to his presence here. The major powers don’t like seeing a small kingdom become a hub for revolutionary technologies."

The Minister of Economy, deep in thought, drummed his fingers lightly on the table "We also need to think about the future. Macro may be a kingdom, but if we become a technologically advanced nation, we could rival the great powers. This power plant could be the first step toward that vision."

The king, who had remained silent until now, raised his hand to command the room’s attention "Your debate is insightful. But remember: Monsieur X does nothing without reason. If this nuclear power plant is important to him, it could also be important to Macro. I want thorough analyses, economic projections, and security reports. If we agree to collaborate with him on this project, we must know exactly what we’re committing to."

The Prime Minister nodded "Understood, Your Majesty. We’ll mobilize the necessary teams to assess the feasibility of this project. But…" He turned to the messenger "You mentioned Alex called. Did he provide any further details? Did Monsieur X specify his intentions or timeline?"

The messenger shook his head "No, sir. Alex simply asked if the government would support the project. He said Monsieur X wishes to start as soon as possible, but it all depends on the kingdom’s decision."

A heavy silence fell once more. Each minister seemed lost in thought, their expressions ranging from skepticism to excitement to unease. Finally, the Minister of Defense broke the silence, his tone grave.

"If we accept, we must be prepared to face the consequences. This nuclear power plant could either catapult Macro to the top or condemn us to complete isolation."

The king nodded, his gaze fixed on the table "This is a weighty decision, but we have a rare opportunity to make Macro an indispensable player on the global stage. Prepare your reports. We will resume this discussion tomorrow."

As the meeting concluded, the ministers began to leave the room, each deep in their own thoughts. The king remained seated, contemplative. A faint smile crossed his face as he murmured to himself.

"What are you planning this time, Monsieur X?"