Both the navy and army had to abandon their respective plans after Perfikot's remarks, their hopes dashed.
After all, the critical factor in this matter wasn't how much they could invest, nor the magnitude of their determination to accomplish it, but whether Perfikot wanted to do these things.
If she wished, it could be like a thermobaric bomb, instantly becoming a weapon for the Empire to threaten the world.
If she did not wish, no matter how the senior leaders of the navy and army begged, ultimately, it would be to no avail.
So, after their efforts came to nothing, the senior leaders of the navy and army did not persist, opting instead to leave, albeit reluctantly.
"Would the members of the Crisis Response Committee please stay for a moment? There are matters that need discussion," Perfikot said, seemingly recalling something, as she watched the lieutenant generals, whose rank was slightly lower, leave her laboratory.
