Cassandra’s projection paced back and forth in the room.
The Paradox Dice lay quietly in the center of the altar.
"The core concept of this plan is indeed ingenious."
She stopped and turned to Ron:
"But in actual implementation, there are still many details that need refinement.
Especially the first step — how to get the Vital People to come into contact with our ’gift’."
Ron gently stroked his chin, a deep look in his eyes:
"I can think of two possible ways. The first is through diplomatic channels, offering it as a gesture of truce and reparation."
"This approach is quite direct, but could also easily raise the other side’s suspicions."
Cassandra shook her head:
"The collective wisdom of the Vital People is not for show; if we show goodwill proactively, they will definitely suspect a trap."
"Then let’s opt for the second method."
A flicker of cunning flashed in Ron’s eyes:
"Deliberately allowing a transport ship loading the simulation device to be intercepted by the Vital People, letting them ’discover’ this technology on their own."
This suggestion made Cassandra’s eyes light up.
"Disguising it as an accidental leak... this seems more natural."
She started constructing a concrete action plan in her mind:
"We can arrange for a seemingly under-protected transport ship to carry the ’classified’ simulation device through the war zone."
"At the right moment, create a ’mistake’ for the Vital’s reconnaissance fleet to discover and capture it."
"The ’classified documents’ on the transport ship must be realistic enough to convince them that this is our crucial military technology."
Ron nodded in agreement:
"The collective consciousness of the Vital People will make them analyze this technology swiftly, and once they discover its entertainment value, curiosity will drive them to explore further."
In the following stages, the two conducted more detailed planning:
"The key to the second stage is to provide sufficiently enticing personalized experiences."
Cassandra brought up a Magic Power projection and began drawing the infrastructure of the virtual world:
"According to your analysis, the Vital People lack individual experiences. We can design experiences that are unattainable in their collective consciousness."
"For example, the beauty of solitude, the satisfaction of personal achievements, the thrill of rebellion against the collective will... "
Ron added:
"And most importantly — the freedom to choose.
In the virtual world, every Vital person can make decisions entirely their own, without needing to consider the collective interest."
"The Third Stage is even more complex."
Cassandra’s expression turned grim:
"Building a virtual society means creating a complete interactive environment.
The Vital People will establish personal relationships independent of their collective consciousness."
"Friends, enemies, lovers, competitors..."
In Ron’s eyes surfaced a kind of almost cruel logic:
"Once they get used to this individualized social model, the collective consciousness in reality will seem monotonous and oppressive."
"The fourth stage is the climax of the entire plan."
Both spoke almost at the same time, then exchanged a knowing smile.
"Create conflicts and disagreements within the virtual world, having different Vital people support different virtual factions."
Excitement gleamed in Cassandra’s eyes:
"These divisions will gradually reflect in reality, splitting their collective consciousness."
"When the Vital People begin to have disagreements in reality over interests in the virtual world..."
Ron’s voice grew more somber:
"Their unified thought matrix will start to crack, and the ’Star Domain Lord’s power will weaken as a result."
The ingeniousness of this plan made Cassandra express genuine admiration.
"Most importantly, the entire process doesn’t require direct confrontation with the ’Star Domain Lord’s terrifying power."
Her tone carried a sense of relief:
"We’ve avoided their strong points and instead attacked their weak spots."
"Moreover, this method is replicable."
Ron added:
"Once it’s proven successful on the Vital Civilization, this model can be applied to other civilizations with similar characteristics."
Cassandra reevaluated the strategic value of the young man before her.
"If this plan succeeds, you will become a legendary figure in the conquest history of the Wizard Civilization."
Her tone carried respect:
"A brand new conquest model, more efficient than traditional military conquests with less cost."
But as the conversation progressed to this point, the atmosphere began to grow heavy.
For they both realized that this plan also carried enormous risks.
"The virtual world technology itself is a double-edged sword."
Ron’s expression grew serious:
"Once out of control, it could rebound against our own civilization. If the Wizards also become addicted to the virtual world..."
"And the ’Star Domain Lord’s counterattack."
Cassandra added:
"Once it senses a threat, it may directly destroy the infrastructure of the virtual world. With its power, that’s not difficult."
"The divisive forces within the Expeditionary Army are also troublesome."
Worry appeared in her eyes:
"Elizabeth and Melviss may also use this plan to maintain their side’s interests."
Ron looked Cassandra deeply in the eye:
"Hence, implementing this plan requires absolute secrecy and precise timing control."
"Only a very few can know the full scope, and it must be completed before the internal contradictions within the Expeditionary Army explode."
The two fell into a brief silence.
Even though they proposed what seemed to be the perfect solution, Ron’s heart was not completely at peace.
He was acutely aware of the essence of this plan:
"This is, in essence, a ’soft massacre’ at the spiritual level of a civilization."