Chapter 1937 Why Do We Still Have to Hold Meetings Even in a Different Universe?

TPC Far East Headquarters - Conference Room

"Gentlemen, I think I have explained clearly enough what benefits establishing good relations with Gakuma will bring to our TPC?"

"In conclusion, Gakuma is not a threat, but a unique geological regulator in Earth's ecosystem."

"They feed on rocks and have extremely high ecological value."

"I propose launching the [Monster Coexistence Project] to establish a symbiotic relationship with Gakuma and utilize their abilities to assist humanity in geological engineering and mineral development."

Wearing the Victory Team uniform, Gu Chen stood on the podium and delivered a speech using PowerPoint and live presentation, returning to his old profession.

Below the stage, the three giants of TPC and senior executives from various departments gathered together, and carefully selected journalists from various countries recorded his speech in its entirety with cameras.

As Gu Chen finished speaking, the conference room fell into a deathly silence, followed by a flurry of discussion.

Not everyone at this meeting was qualified to know information about Gu Chen and Time Island.

Even if someone knows about Gu Chen's past deeds, it's not so easy for them to accept his proposed plan for coexisting with monsters.

After all, monsters are a rather unfamiliar species to the people of this universe.

Unlike tigers and lions, which are wild beasts that humans are extremely familiar with, their enormous size and terrifying strength make it really hard for people to feel at ease coexisting peacefully with them.

Even Sawai Soichiro and the others made a huge decision to support Gu Chen's proposal.

However, TPC is not a one-man show by the three giants. Countries around the world also attach great importance to monsters and other newly emerging species. Therefore, whether Gu Chen's monster coexistence plan can be successfully implemented still needs to be thoroughly discussed and studied.

This meeting is a stage arranged by Sawai Soichiro for Gu Chen, allowing him to try to persuade other senior executives of TPC and the affairs officers sent by various countries.

Moreover, Gu Chen's opponents are not only politicians, but also scientists from the scientific research field.

Reiko Kashiwamura, the director of the TPC Research Bureau, was the first to raise an objection: "Wait, Mr. Gu Chen, I think I must raise an objection."

As soon as she said this, the meeting room fell silent, and everyone prepared to hear what Reiko Kashiwamura had to say.

Gu Chen stood on the podium and gestured for Reiko Kashiwamura to continue.

Reiko Kashiwamura's hoarse voice continued, "Even though Gakuma and the others are behaving docilely now, they are still creatures with tens of thousands of tons of weight and petrifying rays!"

“Once they get out of control in densely populated areas, or go berserk for some reason, our existing conventional weapons are simply incapable of stopping them without causing collateral damage.”

"So how can Mr. Gu Chen guarantee absolute safety?"

Regarding Gu Chen's proposal, Reiko Kashiwamura's main concern was the possibility of uncontrollable variables, especially since monsters are species that can easily cause huge disasters, so she had to be extremely cautious.

After listening to Reiko Kashiwamura's words, everyone in the conference room nodded silently, agreeing that what she said made a lot of sense.

Seeing that Reiko Kashiwamura had finished speaking, Gu Chen nodded and immediately replied, "Director Kashiwamura, you are right. Absolute zero risk does not exist in nature."

"But think back to the Victory Flying Swallow we fly every day, isn't there a risk of it crashing?"

"Regarding the questions you raised, I think the key lies in the word 'controllability'."

"Based on our initial observations, the aggressiveness of the Gakuma is based on fear and anger over the theft of its food and the encroachment on its habitat."

"Therefore, we can promise them that we will protect their habitat and provide them with a fixed amount of minerals, and they will have no reason to go crazy."

"In addition, the TPC Research Bureau could try to develop a [biological collar system]."

"This system is not for restraint, but a two-way communication and vital sign monitoring device."

"Once their heart rate or energy fluctuations become abnormal, we can intervene and provide immediate guidance."

"Please believe that communication can bring us more security than weapons."

As expected, Gu Chen's words sparked another round of discussion in the conference room.

Immediately, someone raised a new question: "Mr. Gu Chen, you just mentioned communication?"

"Excuse my bluntness, but is there truly any barrier-free communication between humans and monsters? And how are we supposed to understand what Gakuma and the others are trying to convey?"

"After all, our understanding of the Gakuma species is extremely limited. It's impossible for any animal behaviorist to fully comprehend what the Gakuma is trying to express, right?"

This question reflects the sentiments of many attendees. Although Gu Chen had demonstrated his communication process with Gakuma in his previous speech, the process was too abstract for everyone except Gu Chen.

They couldn't understand how Gu Chen could comprehend the meaning Gakuma was trying to convey through its sounds and actions, which made them worry that it might have been a result of Gu Chen's accidental stumble upon it.

"Regarding this gentleman's question, if you don't mind, I would like to contact the Victory Team members located at the Kurarajima quarry site."

As Gu Chen spoke, he began operating the equipment on the podium.

Soon, Horii Masami's big round face appeared on the large screen in the conference room.

Masami Horii: "Advisor, the site setup is complete, and the voice converter is ready."

Soon, the image on the big screen changed from Masami Horii's round face to a scene in the quarry.

The people in the conference room then witnessed the scene of two goats feasting on various ores in the quarry.

Seeing this, Gu Chen picked up the microphone and said, "Jakuma, can you hear me?"

Gu Chen's voice was immediately transmitted through the microphone to the temporary command center of the quarry, and echoed over the quarry through the large loudspeakers that had been set up.

Upon hearing Gu Chen's voice, the two Gakuma who were eating simultaneously raised their heads and quickly located the source of the sound.

However, when they realized that the voice did not come from Gu Chen, they all showed a hint of confusion.

Gu Chen's voice continued: "Jakuma, I am communicating with you through what you see. If you can understand what I am saying, please nod."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the conference room involuntarily held their breath.

Immediately afterwards, they saw on the big screen that two Gakuma nodded toward the location of the broadcast.