"This..."
The professor heard the governor's proposal and hesitated a bit. After a moment of thought, he said:
"If we increase the purchase of those mechanical tools to three times the current amount, it means that the half-body man would have to support a substantial production line capable of sustaining a small principality by itself.
I find this very difficult.
But I will try my best to secure more benefits for us. Despite the openness of the half-body man, they are also very particular about fair trade.
Even with the Steam Lord mediating or reducing prices in the name of support, a threefold purchase still translates to an astronomical bill, and honestly, our financial situation is quite bleak, Governor.