"This is it!"
Ian said without hesitation, "I want the technology."
At this moment, Ian completely understood.
Clearly, the actions of the World Tree and Canaan Moore are gestures of goodwill towards The Empire — through Ian, the Prophet, they will inform The Empire that they are willing to share ecological modification technology (Gaia Plains) and biomechanical modification technology (Eternal Elf). This is one of the returns for Axel's immediate support to The Sustenance Party.
Even if Ian did not choose this, in the future, Canaan Moore and The Empire would also engage in in-depth cooperation in this aspect... But by then, not only would Ian not obtain the relevant technical information, but he also wouldn't be able to become the bridge for deep exchanges between the two countries!
