Soon, a document organised by Luo Shu was placed before everyone.
After reading the document, Meer couldn't help but complain:
"Although I heard it was basic, this is a bit too basic, isn't it~"
The Divine Pantheon Reconstruction System only provided one basic Class, namely the Sorcerer Class.
Basic Class: Sorcerer.
From Common Rank to Elite Rank, they are all collectively referred to as Sorcerer.
It's only when reaching Hero Rank that changes begin to appear, becoming Elemental Warlock, where the Sorcerer can choose a specialised elemental development direction based on their own talent inclinations and personality tendencies.
And upon reaching Demigod Rank, one can master corresponding concepts, becoming the corresponding 'Attribute' Warlock.
Depending on the corresponding attribute, the concepts mastered differ, and even the advancement rituals have different distinctions.
The Divine Pantheon offers many more Sorcerer rituals at the Demigod Rank.
Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Thunder, Light – corresponding to these six natural elements, forming six distinct advancement rituals and Class differentiations.
Setting aside the distinctions like Earth Warlock, Flame Warlock, etc., and considering only adaptability, this Sorcerer Class indeed has the flavour of a basic Class.
Andrew scanned the document, stroking his chin as he said:
"I've heard a theory that a person's basic attributes can all be encompassed within Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind."
"That is to say, everything in the human body is composed of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, with individuals merely having different inclinations."
Having said that, Andrew held the document and smiled at Luo Shu:
"If that's the case, the basic Class we obtained this time can adapt to almost everyone."
"Just from the perspective of universality, this Class seems really quite good."
Hearing this, Lacus smiled slightly: "I thought Uncle Andrew would consider it from a cost perspective."
"Low cost is indeed a significant advantage."
Andrew glanced at the materials required for the Sorcerer Class listed on the document, his tone carrying a somewhat relaxed note.
Apart from the materials required for the Hero Rank, for the Sorcerer Class at the basic Common, Excellent, and Elite tiers, what is needed is not physical materials but merely knowledge.
And the application of that knowledge.
For instance, the standard for completing the Common Class has only one requirement.
Using the basic technique as the core, construct a technique array on the body using Life Spirit Liquid.
The document also includes the formulation method for Life Spirit Liquid and various simple types of technique arrays.
As a logistics personnel, Andrew could roughly calculate the cost with a quick mental estimate.
Ignoring the learning costs for personnel, the production cost for one portion of Life Spirit Liquid was estimated to be less than 20,000 yen. If mass-produced, it could likely be reduced even further.
"If equipping a thousand people, I should be able to compress the cost to 15,000 yen per portion. Any more than that wouldn't be necessary."
Andrew shook his head and set the document down. The number of frontline personnel in the SDS definitely exceeded a thousand.
However, equipping that many people would no longer be a matter of cost but rather one of information leakage.
Meer lay sprawled over the glass table, her gaze fixed on the document she was holding, then narrowed her eyes and said:
"From the content here, it seems we only need to control the production method of Life Spirit Liquid and ensure the technique arrays don't get leaked, right?"
As she spoke, Meer looked curiously at Luo Shu, as if wondering how he planned to handle the confidentiality.
In response, Luo Shu remained very composed:
"Mukuro's sealing and Miku's mind control can both achieve the effect of preventing voluntary information leakage, ensuring the technique arrays aren't divulged."
"As for the formulation of Life Spirit Liquid, it can be produced within Copernicus or even the Hidden Management Zone to prevent the recipe from being stolen."
"Of course, such methods can only guard against the weak."
"If an Apostle were to come—specifically, one with a Top-Tier Class capable of specially countering Mukuro and Miku's Angel abilities—and capture grassroots personnel who had obtained the Class to crack it, the secret of the technique arrays would still be leaked."
If an Apostle were to specifically do such a thing, Luo Shu would just have to grudgingly accept it.
Hearing Luo Shu's words, Tachibana asked quietly:
"I'm just curious about one thing. What are the odds of the Five Great Powers cracking it?"
At this, Luo Shu and Lacus, seated to his left, exchanged a glance, then picked up their coffee and took a sip in unison.
Seeing this, Kirika Tachibana understood the answer.
"So it seems you've prepared quite thoroughly, Luo Shu, though it's a bit different from what I imagined."
"Different from what you imagined?" Luo Shu asked curiously, looking over. "Can you elaborate on what you imagined?"
Hearing this, Kirika Tachibana actually gave a serious explanation: "Probably something like, if anyone illegally analyses the Class content, it causes the researcher's body to explode, or if they conduct research without permission, they get cursed... something along those lines."
Luo Shu was taken aback, then spread his hands with a wry smile:
"In your heart, am I such a malicious person?"
Meer chuckled but didn't say anything.
Andrew calmly drank his coffee, avoiding looking at Luo Shu.
Even Lacus pretended to gaze at the ceiling, as if her mind were wandering.
Seeing this, Luo Shu's face twitched, and he sighed:
"Alright, I admit, I did have similar ideas."
"For example, have Miku use her Greater Ability to create a special audio frequency, directly sealing it along with the technique array in the mind. Once interpreted, it would cause the interpreter to fall into madness."
Upon hearing this, Meer's eyes lit up, and Kirika Tachibana curled her lips, seemingly pondering something.
After expressing his idea, Luo Shu shook his head, "But with such a method, I'm worried Miku won't accept it."
To put it bluntly, there really aren't many girls among the Spirits who lean towards evil. Even Kurumi Tokisaki is falsely portrayed as evil, but is truly kind-hearted. Such a sinister trick might not be acceptable to Miku Izayoi.
Just then, Lacus suddenly glanced at Luo Shu:
"No need to consider Izayoi-san's acceptance; we just need to phrase it differently."
"Ah, this..." Luo Shu turned to look at Lacus, his expression somewhat surprised.
In response, Lacus simply smiled, "Regarding this matter, Shu-kun, you only need to offer suggestions."
In other words, you'll do the dirty work?
Luo Shu instantly understood Lacus's meaning. After a moment's thought, as long as Miku Izayoi could accept it, he had no issue.
"So, everyone's opinion is that the basic Class can be considered for widespread adoption?"
Seeing Luo Shu say this, Andrew half-opened his eyes and said:
"Cost isn't a problem. We can trial the first batch of products in at most two days. The real trouble lies in the personnel's learning process."
"Leave the selection and training of personnel to me." Meer waved the documents in her hand, her fingertips igniting a clear azure flame that completely incinerated the files. "Kirika, you handle the Union people."
"Throwing the most troublesome task at me?" Kirika Tachibana snorted but didn't refuse.
After all, this wave of enhancements primarily strengthens frontline personnel. Ultimately, her operations department stands to gain the most, so it's only right that she handles the toughest issues.
"Don't expect me not to resort to force!"
To this, Lacus responded with a faint smile: "Feel free to act as you see fit."
Once the discussion concluded, Luo Shu glanced around at everyone, then clapped his hands:
"It seems a consensus has been reached. Let's proceed with these arrangements."
"Meeting adjourned~"
However, in the end, only Andrew and Kirika Tachibana left. The remaining three remained seated.
Faced with this, Luo Shu could only maintain his smile:
"So, what's the reason you two asked me to stay?"
In response to Luo Shu's question, Meer playfully blinked:
"Eh? Wasn't it Luo Shu-kun who intentionally had us stay?"
"I didn't say anything." Luo Shu spread his hands.
"But you omitted some things."
Lacus chuckled lightly, offering Luo Shu a reminder:
"You did explain the basic Class Template, Luo Shu, but you didn't say a single word about that Class Derivation System."
Beside her, Meer nodded repeatedly, adding, "And that's just regarding the Class. Besides that, there's so much more. Surely you didn't think you could hide everything, Shu-kun?"
"Though I expected this, it seems I couldn't keep it hidden after all."
Luo Shu leaned against the glass table, supporting his forehead with his hand, and sighed:
"If you continue to inquire, you'll have to help share the costs."
"Then let's share them." Lacus smiled serenely.
Though resigned, Luo Shu had no choice but to explain the information he had concealed.
In truth, Luo Shu hadn't concealed any truly vital information.
He had merely omitted the fact that the Sorcerer Class Template could incorporate additional elements to achieve Class enhancement.
After all, the Sorcerer was designated by the Divine Pantheon Reconstruction System as a foundational Class...