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[Eduard]

" Some knowledge is best no to be share you say... I can surely agree with you, though this will have to apply vice-versa, monsieur.

Your discoveries and research will be more than welcome anyway. " He paused for a moment, thinking.

" Now, in return, you want The Commonwealth to act as your Lawyers in case you mess up with a particular faction, oui? "

For Robert, this seemed as a spicy proposition. Thinking for a moment, he thought that this could get the Commonwealth in trouble with the said factions as well for meddling. But, it could also win them favor and appreciation from the said factions for trying to solve the disputes.

The Commonwealth would have to do nothing, just assume a part of responsibility for James' association.

Still, in order not to get unwanted consequences, Robert needs to set a line and be careful not to pass it. He also needed to assure James about this line.

My answer would be "Oui" , but I have to talk with the rest of the Council before giving a definite answer about this. I hope you don't mind. Think of it as a routine protocol before taking a serious decision.

Still, if we accept, I must let you now, that there'll be a line which we can't afford to cross as crossing that line may attract even more unwanted attention, not just to your association, but for the Commonwealth as well, and we do not want that.

Still, once we made the decision, I will contact you personally through a frequency channel. It shouldn't take very long. Punctuality is one of our assets"

" You mentioned manufacturing, non? What are your thoughts ? " He asked

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King Eduard is the greatest