Thus, while a major public debate raged within New Human society, negotiations between both sides proceeded in an orderly manner.
The second phase of negotiations mainly concerned military and industrial cooperation. The military aspects—including mutual assistance, exercises, and the joint development of new spaceships—were naturally of utmost importance.
As the negotiations concluded, control over the Kyushu War Star swiftly transferred to human hands. This stirred tremendous goodwill among the populace. A War Star, a fully developed War Star, had just been acquired!
This sentiment was akin to a pie falling from the sky, suddenly becoming the new rich; the sort of euphoria that made you want to burst into foolish laughter upon the mere thought of wealth.
Of course, everyone was aware that everything came at a price. The War Star wasn't gained for nothing—if there were gains, there must be sacrifices.
