Ugh, damn it, might as well just join the Legion...
After a brief bout of self-pity, Li Pan wiped his face and forced himself to pull it together.
The situation isn't too dire yet. After all, teetering on bankruptcy isn't a first for him. No money? Just earn more.
"Queen, I've got a new, challenging mission for you. Personally pick a few trusted people and head to Hokuriku. From Shibata—well, now it's Maeda Heavy Industries—secure a batch of battleships, then deliver them to TSC Group."
"Got it, boss, consider it done."
"Mm! I'm seriously counting on you! Make it happen!"
As long as he manages to complete the deal for 200 warships and receives TSC's 8 trillion, he could offset the losses for now. And there are still 800 ships pending delivery from Maeda's side. If things hold together and he revamps the arms smuggling operation, there's still money to be made.
