The Mech Touch

Chapter 6946  Relucant Resignation

Gloriana's expression remained composed.

"As much as I would like to lead the clan, I am cognisant enough of my own weaknesses. I agree with you all that a strong military leader is preferable to a civilian mech designer such as myself. Ves is able to overcome this limitation due to his repeated acts of courage, but I cannot replicate those feats. Ideally, one of our children should have assumed leadership of the clan, but… they are still too young."

Although the Larkinsons would not particularly mind if Ves and Gloriana engaged in an act of nepotism, it still had to be somewhat reasonable on the surface.

There was nothing reasonable about appointing a preteen child to become the leader of a clan comprising of several million Larkinsons!

In any case, Gloriana did not try to mount a fight that she could not possibly win. She saved everyone a lot of trouble with that. The issue of who should lead the clan must not become a source of infighting. No one could afford the consequences of reckless fighting.

The Larkinsons began to think of another candidate. Only one name stood out among the remainder.

"Casella." Ves mentioned her name. "I think that many Larkinsons will feel relieved if you assume the mantle of leadership after me. You have proven your competencies in both commanding troops and handling administration. You are one of the strongest mech pilots in our clan, and you definitely have the biggest brain among them all. Your unique combination of strength and intelligence makes you the best candidate in my opinion. The clan will need to rely on both to navigate the uncertain waters ahead."