Charlotte, hearing what Elder Cavendish said: "…"
'Versallies!'
'This is totally Humblebragging.'
[T/N: Versailles refers to a humblebrag or indirect boasting.]
'Good heavens!'
'So even people at Elder Cavendish's level indulge in humblebragging?'
Charlotte felt as if some non-existent filter in her mind silently shattered.
If the non-existent filter is broken, so be it.
The most important thing right now is the International Beast Biological Technology Exchange Conference that Elder Cavendish mentioned.
Charlotte had heard of it before.
Simply put, it's an event where people flaunt their own technology, forcing others to bleed large sums of money, abundant resources, and equivalent technologies in exchange.
This includes but is not limited to pet beast cultivation and evolution.
Although Soren is a vast and powerful country, in this particular field... it is indeed a bit behind.
But this slight disadvantage does not hinder Soren from remaining a top-tier nation.
Fists are the hard truth.
Strength is the hard truth.
But precisely because of this, many countries that have achieved notable results in pet beast cultivation and evolution take every International Beast Biological Technology Exchange Conference as an opportunity to trample on Soren.
They can't win in a fight.
But if they can openly demean Soren and elevate their own soft power, even if it's just for the sake of spiritual victory and self-consolation, they gladly accept it.
As if simply surpassing Soren in pet beast cultivation and evolution would automatically make their country stronger than Soren.
The International Beast Biological Technology Exchange Conference is not held every year.
It might happen once every three to five years, or even for several consecutive years, depending on the circumstances.
As long as a major country applies to host it and more than three major countries agree, the event will proceed.
Usually, the country that proposes to host the conference is the main star of that session.
Only when they have a major breakthrough do they feel the need to show off.
Otherwise, if they don't have anything impressive to display, wouldn't it be embarrassing?
"Over the past year, breeders and pet beast professors have provided us with numerous achievements to choose from," Elder Cavendish's eyes sparkled with excitement as he spoke. His spirit was high, full of enthusiasm, "We need to carefully discuss which ones to present and which ones to exchange."
"We must not let the efforts of these professionals go to waste!"
"We must maximize the value of these achievements."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Charlotte nodded along while suddenly thinking of Asher.
Over the past year… if one were to ask who contributed the most?
That person was neither Elder Damien, the national treasure-level pet beast professor, nor Elder Homer, the top-tier breeder, but rather… Asher.
Charlotte instantly recalled the name he had just seen half an hour ago.
Asher.
Asher, who rose to fame from NY City, from the Honeybug, from the Fairy Butterfly.
How long has it been?
Asher has already gone from an ordinary person to a Level 3 Researcher... oh, and in no time, he'll become a Level 2 Researcher.
Charlotte had no idea if there would be another genius like Asher in the future.
But before Asher, there absolutely wasn't one.
Not a single one.
Even Elder Damien, now a national treasure-level professor, hadn't achieved such shocking accomplishments at Asher's age—
and one after another, endlessly.
New evolution methods.
New evolution paths.
Evolution paths that awaken innate skills.
Evolution paths that awaken bloodlines.
And so on and so forth. So many that you need ellipsis to describe them.
In an instant.
Charlotte suddenly understood Elder Cavendish's Versailles.
Unlike previous years, where Soren was always exploited by other countries for their technology, this year, Soren is the real powerhouse.
The technology giant.
How many achievements they present this time isn't limited by what they have, but by how much they are willing to show.
They can even pick and choose.
Selecting results that are no longer as crucial, with less confidentiality, yet still highly practical, ensuring a major cash grab.
'Praise the lord Asher!'
Charlotte silently proclaimed in his heart.
What she didn't expect was that Elder Cavendish, sitting at the head seat, openly mentioned Asher's name.
"Of course, most of these technological breakthroughs were provided by Professor Asher."
Upon hearing Elder Cavendish utter that name, no one in the room was surprised.
Since they were in Star City, everyone had heard of Asher.
A technology so powerful that you can tell its worth at a glance.
A monthly output of three beast evolution routes.
A feat no ordinary person could ever achieve.
A genius whom fate itself spoils.
"Talents—of course, we love them. And so do other countries."
"So, we must consider how to present these results while ensuring Professor Asher doesn't get pestered by those annoying people."
Charlotte's translation, 'How do we show off while ensuring our genius doesn't get poached?'
Oh.
Forgot to mention.
The International Beast Biological Technology Exchange Conference has another nickname—"The Poaching Tournament."
What?
Such a valuable technological achievement costs that many resources?
Heh.
Then don't blame us for using the Poaching Technique.
As long as you swing the hoe well, there's no wall you can't dig down.
Loving to poach talents isn't just something the Imperial Spire does.
Every country does it.
There is no country that dislikes talent.
There is no country that would refuse talent.
.
.
.
Three days passed.
With Asher pointing out the key factors, the last two Beast Tamers successfully evolved their Blazing Flame Hounds into Cloud Chasing Hounds.
However…
Perhaps because they relied on Asher's guidance,
a visible difference appeared in their Cloud Chasing Hounds compared to the one that evolved through self-realization.
The first Cloud Chasing Hound, which evolved purely through self-recognition and realization, displayed significantly stronger stats.
Whereas the second and third ones. Though still powerful, were slightly inferior.
Their bloodline awakening limits were lower, preventing them from unlocking their innate abilities.
Seeing this, Asher rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
'The power of belief.'
'Believing in oneself… this is indeed a very subjective concept.'
'Before realization, it depends on unwavering self-confidence.'
'After realization, it depends on convincing oneself—forcing oneself to believe.'
"This must be the difference…", Asher sighed, a little helpless.
"After all that effort, this whole thing still boils down to subjective belief."
Those with absolute drive can succeed with the right resources.
Those without absolute confidence, even if you point out the key, they will never break their limits.
Realizing this, Asher clicked his tongue, Strangely… I feel like…"
"How should I put it?"
"It's like eating something bland, but too valuable to throw away."
In short—chicken ribs.
Asher shook his head, looking rather dissatisfied.
———
Meanwhile, at the Beast Tamer Alliance Headquarters—
As the higher-ups debated what technology to present at the conference…
They received Asher's new research report.
Elder Cavendish reviewed it and—
His expression turned into something… indescribable.
Beside him, the military representative, Commander Joseph: "?"
"Commander Joseph, I must say…", At this point, Elder Cavendish's lips curled into a grin, "This new technology… might just stir up a real internal war among foreign countries."
'A glorious internal war.'
'One we'll love to watch.'
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