The Mech Touch novel Chapter 1787

Even though Ves managed to charm Brutus by finding something they supposedly shared in common, that did not mean that Brutus reversed his stance in an instant.

Expert pilots were never easily swayed. Regardless if Ves provided all of the right answers, he could never completely assuage the male Hexer’s worries!

While Ves noted that his altered personality managed to connect with Brutus, it was difficult to go any further.

If Brutus ever asked him what he thought about Hexers rather than his mother, Ves would be placed in a difficult position!

He truly didn’t like the Hexers! Even if his mask allowed him to massage the truth, his contradictory thoughts would definitely weaken his performance.

At worst, he might expose his falsehood, which was the last thing he wanted!

Ves drew back on his act after expressing his admiration towards women in a vague sense.

The conservation sound wound down as Brutus gained what he wanted. He developed enough of an impression of Ves to determine whether he was worthy of Gloriana.

Brutus was still on the fence.

To someone as precious as his sister, the male Wodin did not wish to gamble!

The reason why Brutus and the other Wodins vastly preferred Hexer suitors over Ves was because they knew exactly what the former brought to the table.

In contrast, Ves was a wildcard.

Perhaps Ves was more suitable than the Hexers boys the Wodin Dynasty set their sights upon. Maybe it was true that Ves empowered Gloriana’s design philosophy. If he respected his mother and loved Gloriana as much as Brutus, then how could the latter spoil her sister’s opportunity for happiness?

While Ves failed to win Brutus over, at the very least the male Hexer exhibited some uncertainty.

Even his force of will reduced its hostility towards Ves!

"I admit that you are different from what I expected." Brutus eventually said. "You’ve impressed me, and I’m starting to believe my sister isn’t misguided when she set her sights on you. That does not mean I agree with her. No matter your qualifications, you are not one of us. That alone is a major problem."

"Your mother is willing to give me a chance." Ves stated.

This was a very simple but a very powerful argument! Male Hexers, even expert pilots like Brutus, did not have the right to make impactful decisions!

Only women were qualified to do so! And no one was more qualified to make decisions for Gloriana than her own mother!

Even though Gloriana was already an adult, she was still a member of the Wodin Dynasty. It was not that rare for women of her age and station to follow the arrangements of her parents or dynasty.

In addition, it wasn’t rare for marriages to be arranged for people who were in their thirties, forties or even fifties!

The lives of those who were well-off lasted very long. The expected lifespan of a second-rate human almost certainly surpassed a century!

It was even more exaggerated for talented individuals like Gloriana. As a galactic citizen and a Journeyman, it was already assured that she would be able to live for at least two centuries!

As long as no one aimed at her life, Gloriana possessed plenty of time to find a suitable partner.

Of course, just because Gloriana could afford to take her time did not mean it was a good idea to wait too long.

The fact that Madame Constance Wodin extended three years to explore this pairing was already a very concession towards her favored daughter.

Ves was not a Hexer. This was a problem that continued to hinder his attempts to gain acceptance.

Not only was he a foreigner, he also came from a third-rate state. This was a very significant handicap that made it incredibly difficult for Ves to distinguish himself from the masses.

It wasn’t enough to match the capabilities of a Hexer mech designer. He had to surpass his peers from the Hegemony in such a decisive fashion that he left no more room for arguing!

Gloriana was right. The best way for Ves to prove himself was to exhibit the capability to make a masterwork mech. Showing this ability while collaborating with Gloriana at their young age would certainly raise a storm in the mech community!

The Hexers and the Wodins in particular should definitely push aside their concerns about his identity once he astonished them with such an accomplishment!

The only problem was that fabricating a masterwork mech was easier said than done. Ves and Gloriana attempted it several times, to no avail. Either their passion wasn’t enough, the moment wasn’t right or the chance simply wasn’t there.

Ves and Gloriana only had a bit more than 2 years left to overcome this challenge. If they still failed to produce their desired result, Gloriana’s mother would definitely lose patience with their relationship!

"I’m aware that my mother has given you the benefit of the doubt." Brutus said and stood up. "It seems she saw something in you as well. I’m willing to give you a chance as well. As long as you treat my sister right and keep her happy, I won’t object to my mother’s arrangement."

Ves inwardly felt relieved. He managed to convince Gloriana’s overprotective brother to give him a chance!

Of course, it was just a chance.

A curious detail was that Constance Wodin not only looked out for her daughter’s wellbeing, but also sought what was best for the Wodin Dynasty.

Brutus did not exhibit the same priorities. While he doubtlessly cared about the Wodins, he clearly loved Gloriana above anything else!

This was a very important difference! Ves realized that it might be possible to win Brutus over without committing to his state.

Even if Ves rejected the Hegemony, it would still be possible to gain Brutus’ support! After all, the expert pilot wanted Gloriana to be happy, and that mattered more than anything else!