The Mech Touch

6907  Initially Unpopular

As the secret conversation between Ves and Master Laila Devos neared its end, tension still existed between the two mech designers.

They were too different from each other. They belonged to completely different generations and grew up under radically different environments. Their life trajectories were far apart from each other.

Given all of these differences, was it any surprise that they failed to establish a close connection to each other?

"The fundamental reason why you are unable to understand our desire for independence and nationhood is because you have never become a part of a strong state." The old woman remarked. "Think back on the first two or three decades of your life. How did you feel about the Bright Republic? How loyal were you to your home state? Do you think that you would have been willing to sacrifice your life to defend your state and its people?"

Though Ves rarely thought about his past, he couldn't help but look back and recall what it was like.

He used to be a lot more naive, ill-informed and muddle-headed at the time. Yet Ves admired his old self for possessing a noble heart and mind.

Although he was not exemplary in any way, there was still a part of him that sincerely wanted to dedicate his life to protecting the state and more importantly the civilians that could use his protection.

Unfortunately, this noble sentiment did not last.