Sullivan's suggestive words were almost entirely on the nose for him; he heard the true meaning behind every sentence.
In other words, Sullivan was waiting for him to take a stand.
How to respond to the NX17 crisis had sparked widespread debate among the staff group and think tank, mainly because the adversary's purpose wasn't clear.
The Union's launch of the "Staike-DM" was basically semi-public and couldn't be concealed, but NX17 had been operating stealthily for a year and must have conducted countless tests, achieving overwhelming superiority over America in this field.
The reason for still hiding it was either because there was some error with the laser satellite course or they were preparing for a significant move.
In such a situation, to actively reveal that one was informed would be a huge provocation, possibly leading to unforeseen consequences, but ignoring it wasn't an option either.
