"In the world of politics, you are well aware of the weight the word 'trust' carries. If you need a refresher on the basics of political science, you can apply now, and I'll start with the lesson that 'rather than making impractical demands, it's better to demand what the other party must abide by.' Need it?"
"..."
Without saying much, Roland was acutely aware that from the onset, this request would be hard to get approval from Li Lin.
With not enough bargaining chips, a lack of an appropriate situation or external pressure to lean on, and more importantly, Li Lin's deep-rooted mindset of "not feeling at ease unless everything is in hand,"
When all these factors came together, they formed an almost insurmountable barrier.
Yet, despite this, he still wanted to give it a shot.
Not just for Minerva, for Charles, for the people of Charlemagne, but also for the upcoming "Next-Gen Talks," to fight for some leverage for humanity…
