Mr. Pantalone has no crazy plans today.

“A small number of powerful ‘dragons’ even possess power close to that of gods. The so-called ‘Elemental Creature Fusion Warrior Project’ is a plan to seize the bloodline of ‘Light Dimension Creatures’ and thereby obtain control over ‘elements’ comparable to that of elemental creatures.”

Considering that science on the continent of Teyvat does not seem to involve things like genes, Pantalone specifically used a more concrete term, namely lineage.

While lineage is not entirely equivalent to genes, it is generally sufficient to explain things to this extent.

"However, it would be too dangerous for ordinary humans to attempt this kind of modification rashly. After discussing it with Dottore, who is also the 'Doctor' of the Fatui, we finally decided to choose the holder of the Eye of God as the subject of the modification."

"Because the holder of the Eye of God has a natural aptitude for using elemental power, compared to ordinary people, the holder of the Eye of God has a higher success rate in undergoing modification."

"That's why I chose the two of you."

After giving a lengthy explanation of the 'Light Realm Biological Fusion Warrior Project,' Pantalone, who thought he had explained things clearly enough, turned to look at the two participants in the project, both of whom had completely bewildered expressions, as if they had just heard a foreign language.

As a descendant of a once-noble family, Yura was at least able to understand half of what she heard.

Although she didn't fully understand the remaining half, she could at least grasp the general meaning of what Pantalone was saying; simply put, it was...

I understand, but not completely.

As for Ajax, who came from a completely unorthodox background, they were utterly bewildered.

Although he is a natural-born fighter, that does not prevent him from being an uneducated, self-taught fighter, not to mention that Ajax is only a fourteen-year-old boy at the moment.

Before he was fourteen, he had never even left Haixie Town; he was just an ordinary boy living in the countryside.

As for the 'theory of elements,' something that has nothing to do with common sense, it was certainly not something a country boy like him should know.

Pantalone, who thought he had explained things in a very simple and easy-to-understand way, had to resort to an even simpler and easier-to-understand way of putting it.

"To put it more simply, the so-called 'Eye of God' is an external magical organ that allows the holder to use elemental power, and elemental creatures called 'Light Dimension Creatures' are born with the ability to use elemental power."

"Therefore, the so-called 'Light Realm Creature Fusion Warrior Project' aims to enable modified beings to use elemental power like elemental creatures without relying on the Eye of God. Do you understand what I mean?"

"I see, I understand completely now."

Upon hearing this, Ajax suddenly realized what was going on.

Although Ajax claims to have fully understood it, Pantalone remains deeply skeptical.

However, he didn't choose to delve into it further; Ajax just needed to get the gist of it.

Just then, the fourteen-year-old boy said he suddenly had another problem. Pantalone glanced at the boy beside him and said indifferently.

"anymore question?"

"I just want to ask, why is she here too? Am I not the only one participating in this program?"

When asked by the young Ajax, Pantalone simply smiled and replied.

“I never said anything like that. Although I think highly of you and plan to train you, I never said that you were the only candidate in my plan.”

"What? Or are you feeling pressured? Are you feeling a sense of crisis about your path to becoming an executor of the Fools?"

Faced with Pantalone's seemingly mocking words, young Ajax simply stood tall and smiled proudly.

"How could that be? I am a man who aspires to conquer the world. Becoming an executive officer of the Fools is just a small step in my goal. I will not stop here."

"It's more accurate to say that having an opponent who is your equal on the path to becoming a strong person is a lucky thing. If there are no rivals on this path, wouldn't it be too lonely?"

The boy's arrogance and conceit were almost overflowing from his words.

Beneath her youthful and cheerful exterior lies an undeniable confidence.

Such an attitude and tone naturally aroused the dissatisfaction of Xiaoyoula, who retorted without hesitation.

"Don't think that just because you wield a couple of swords you've got some skill you've already reserved the position of the Fatui Enforcer."

"There's still a long way to go, and it's still uncertain who will ultimately become the executive officer."

Yura's sudden outburst made Ajax realize that what he had just said was indeed somewhat arrogant and overbearing, showing no regard for others.

However, he had no intention of changing it, and instead spoke with an air of self-righteousness and conviction.

"I also acknowledge that there are indeed people stronger than me in this world, and I do not deny that there may be people more qualified than me, but I will definitely surpass everyone and stand in that position that symbolizes the strongest."

"Therefore, I have no intention of taking back what I said, unless you defeat me with your own strength and prove that you are more qualified to call yourself a stronger person than I am, then I will acknowledge your words."

"The world belongs to the strong like us, and I have no interest in the weak."

"In the eyes of the strong, there is no place for the weak!"

Ajax said a lot, but to summarize his point simply is...

I know what I said was inappropriate, but I'm not going to change it!

Looking at Ajax's confident and self-righteous expression.

This made Yura puff out her cheeks, wanting to punch this annoying guy in front of her.

I'm so annoyed.

They actually mocked her for being weak.

If it weren't for the fact that she couldn't beat him yet, she would definitely take revenge right now.

"Don't get cocky, you who's got two swords. I'll beat you to a pulp next time."

"If you want to become my opponent, you'd better work harder. By the time you think you have the strength to challenge me, my strength may have already left you far behind."