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    In the upper echelons of Macro''s government, the tension was palpable. The decision whether or not to support Lassen''s project was not simply a matter of technological development, but a bet on the future of the kingdom itself.

    If it worked...

    Macro would no longer be dependent on imported energy. No more concessions to other nations, no more vulnerability to fluctuations in the global energy market. Complete energy autonomy would mean unparalleled independence, a political weapon as powerful as an army. Not to mention the opportunity to export that energy to other, smaller countries, to strengthen the kingdom''s position as an emerging technological leader.

    But if it failed...

    If Lassen failed to complete his project, it would be a colossal loss. Not only in economic and technological resources, but also in credibility. Not to mention the immediate danger: a poorly managed nuclear project was not only a financial failure, it was a potential catastrophe.

    And the worst case scenario?

    That this information leaks. That the great powers, already suspicious of Macro and Lassen, discover what the kingdom is trying to do. Economic sanctions would then turn into military pressure. The United States and other powers could consider this development as a direct threat to the global balance. And what would happen if an ultimatum were issued?

    The Prime Minister placed his hands on the solid wood table, his gaze serious "We cannot afford the slightest mistake."

    The Minister of Defense nodded, gritting his teeth "I hope Mr. X knows what he is doing. Because if this project comes out of the shadows too soon, we risk more than threats. We risk a war."

    The Prime Minister took a deep breath before leaning back in his chair. The meeting room was plunged into a heavy silence, where each high-ranking member of Macro''s government weighed the risks and benefits of Mr. X''s nuclear project.

    Then, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, a middle-aged man with severe features, broke the silence.

    "We have to ask ourselves... Is Mr.X fully aware of what he''s asking of us? We''ve already seen what he''s capable of, but a nuclear power plant is not a simple high-tech gadget or a revolutionary algorithm. It''s not a VR headset or a next-generation processor. It''s a double-edged sword."

    The Minister of Defense spoke in a serious voice "He is perfectly aware of it. This guy never does anything at random. If he wants a nuclear power plant, it''s not a whim. He''s already planned several moves ahead. What bothers me is that we are still playing at understanding the rules of his game."

    Meanwhile, in Lassen''s villa...

    Lassen was slumped on his couch, his feet on the table, absently leafing through a technical document on nuclear fission.

    Adrian, sitting not far from him, stared at him with an incredulous look "You really want to build a nuclear power plant?"

    Lassen looked up from the document, a smirk on his lips "Why the shock? You thought I was going to sit around playing chess with the world forever?"

    Adrian sighed before crossing his arms "This isn''t just an invention. This is a declaration of technological war. Do you know what that means?"

    Lassen shrugged "It means the Americans and the others are going to panic. They''re going to put even more pressure on us."

    The system intervened in his mind with its usual sarcastic tone.

    [Oh yeah. They''re probably going to send gifts and thank you cards]

    Lassen laughed softly before giving Adrian an amused look "Don''t be so tense. I''ve got everything planned out."

    [You haven''t planned anything at all...]

    Adrian shook his head, clearly frustrated. "That''s just like you."

    Lassen put his book down and stood up slowly "Come on. It''s time to go see Alex."

    Adrian raised an eyebrow "Why?"

    Lassen smiled mysteriously "To see what our dear king has decided."

    Adrian let out a long sigh "I feel like this is going to be a long day..."