Even though the Larkinsons had good cause, it was still illegal for them to break the taboo on weapons of mass destruction.
This was an absolute rule, and one the Big Two had never compromised on. Even when Ves pleaded to Master Willix to give him permission to employ these destructive weapons, it turned out that she lacked the authority to consent to such a controversial request!
Still, many of those superweapons were very potent. Turning some of them against Ulimo Citadel would definitely make it easier to breach the main stronghold's defense network.
Ves pushed on regardless. Eventually, Master Willix promised to advocate on his behalf to an upper administrator at Centerpoint.
Whoever she talked to, Master Willix eventually returned to Ves with an offer.
"The MTA is ready to grant this exception to you on a temporary basis, but only at a heavy price."
"How much?" Ves asked.
"2,000,000 MTA merits."
"That much?!"
