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"Thirteenth Institute has named their price, demanding that we recognize the results of their bioengineering experiments and actively cooperate with them. It's ridiculous—humans relying on their monsters for protection? The only things that can protect humanity are the bullets and laser cannons we produce ourselves!"
"Their experiments have successfully utilized the Crystal Core of the Blade Beasts; this may not be an unreasonable path. Perhaps we must learn from the civilization of the Blade Beasts. Aren't fortresses essentially modelled after their nests?"
"Alright, today's meeting is to discuss the resource allocation for the first batch of three hundred ninety-two fortresses."
