Olivier was clearly prepared. Without hesitation, he said to Hao Qi, "Moving forward, I will seek out a large number of comrades—just as you said, partners who share the same aspirations. They might be talented individuals from the lower classes, merchants or minor nobles like myself, or even high-ranking nobles and wealthy businessmen. I will be responsible for finding and gathering these like-minded partners."
"Secondly, I need strength. Not money, political power, or armies, but a force capable of acting as a one-man army, just like you. For this aspect, I will need your help."
"Finally, I need time. If the future is indeed as you described—that with the destruction of the Principle of Civilization, this world truly enters an age of myth—then at that point, we will have no way to exert any physical negation. To oppose the world with human power, unless you can reach the World-Destroying Ultimate Level, would be nothing more than flipping the table in a desperate bid for mutual destruction. Therefore, I need time. At least three years. During this period, you must prevent the God Hand from destroying the Principle of Civilization."
Chapter 558