Chapter 1508: Chapter 1173 What Use Do I Have for You?
The Emperor found this to be simply miraculous. Among all the known methods of preparing energy alloys, he had never heard of one that could change a metal with a solution! But the fact unfolded before his eyes, leaving him no choice but to believe.
"Cough, cough!"
The Emperor coughed lightly. Henki, still ’immersed’ in his own world, was startled and quickly turned around. Upon seeing the Emperor, Henki hurriedly bowed.
"Your Majesty! When did you arrive?"
The Emperor smiled slightly and replied, "I’ve been standing here for a while, watching you work so intently that I couldn’t bear to disturb you."
Henki, feeling embarrassed, said, "That’s just how I am. Once I start thinking about my own matters, I forget everything else. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
The Emperor shook his head and said, "It’s precisely this character trait that I like about you. After all, how can research be done if one is half-hearted?"
Henki, feeling encouraged, was very happy, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The Emperor nodded and then glanced at the old scientists nearby, who were even more fearful and anxious.
"So, have you achieved anything in the past three days?"
The question finally turned to the group of old scientists, who instantly became tense. After all, having been here for three days, it would not be a good sign if they claimed to have achieved nothing.
The group exchanged glances, then suddenly one scientist stood out and said, "Your Majesty, we have been here for three days, but during this time, Henki has refused to share any information with us. He is completely absorbed in his research, and we can only watch from a distance."
In an instant, the blame was shifted onto himself. Long Yi couldn’t help but laugh out. These old fellows really had the nerve to say such things.
The Emperor didn’t believe their words, for his informants had already told him everything that happened here. However, he preferred to hear from Henki himself, he could take this opportunity to admonish these old scientists and make them listen to him obediently. In fact, he could control these old scientists through psychic control, but he opted not to. Because there were too many worms here. If he were to actively control these old scientists, it would disrupt the protective function of his armor, leaving him open to attacks from other worms, which he would never permit.
However, although the Emperor didn’t believe it, he didn’t reveal his own thoughts. Instead, he turned to Henki, "Henki, is what they said true?"
At this moment, every old scientist was desperately racking their brains, because they had definitely lied; they needed to come up with a suitable rebuttal before Long Yi could deny it.
"Yes, what they said is true," Long Yi said.
Immediately, the old scientists were stunned. This was not what they had expected at all. The complaints and grievances Henki might have presented to the Emperor were not even mentioned. Instead, he admitted to the blatant slander? What was going on? Could this child really be as foolish as everyone said?
"Explain why," the Emperor was also taken aback because, according to his knowledge, it should have been the group of old scientists who were uncooperative.
"Because I’ve always been quite reclusive since I was young and have no idea how to communicate with others. I’ve also always worked on my research alone, and I don’t quite understand how to make others comprehend what I am researching. So I thought it over. Although it might be slower, I decided to continue researching the mass production of the new type of energy alloy on my own. As for these senior colleagues, I can only say that I appreciate you all for watching over me for three days. You are free to leave now."
He was outright telling them to leave!
The old scientists present had never anticipated such an abrupt turn!
"This..." For a moment, the old scientists didn’t know what to say!
"Is this truly what you mean?" The Emperor asked from within the cockpit, somewhat displeased. Because in his view, it wasn’t that Henki was poor at communication; rather, he was too good at it. He was betting on the Emperor’s need for his knowledge! He was using imperial authority for revenge!
"Yes, Your Majesty. I believe these resources should be sufficient for my research for a while. If I encounter any obstacles in my research in the future, I think I will seek their help again. But as it stands, it seems they aren’t much help here."
With words spoken to this point, the implication was clear; he didn’t need them, and they were free to go wherever they pleased.
The old scientists had their pride. Though there wasn’t a single dirty word, the message was deeply offensive. The old scientists were so enraged that they trembled. They had always held authority and had the final say in research matters! Even the Emperor wouldn’t dare show them the slightest disrespect, but now a kid who had come from who knows where was contradicting them!
"Your Majesty! I request to withdraw from this project. I cannot tolerate such baseless accusations and insults!" one of the old scientists spoke up.
"Your Majesty! I also request to withdraw! These comments are disrespectful towards us. We cannot endure this!" another old scientist also spoke up.
