Chapter 124: Ayame's Burden and the World Government's Plans
Ayame did not reveal the truth that the World government came from another world, as it was not the right time to mention something so shocking during this tense situation.
Instead, it was more appropriate to say that it was a foreign world organization.
After all, everyone present is a high-level member of the shogunate, and they know more or less about national affairs overseas.
"Overseas forces?"
"But why haven't I heard of a world government?"
"Could it be a recent alliance between foreign countries?"
The samurai and high-ranking officers began to debate among themselves. Although some had many doubts, it actually didn't seem that incredible to them. Instead, they began to logically imagine what it could be.
"But we don't have a Shogun now, do we?"
Suddenly, a senior official who was extremely sensitive to politics was the first to discover the blind spot, and now everyone's eyes were focused on Makino Dougen. He was the highest-ranking official present.
"Indeed, if we want to hold talks with such a large world organization, we must have a Shogun on our side..."
Dougen became thoughtful, glanced at the corpse of Kabane in the audience, and said hesitantly: "But the Shogun is already..."
"How about we invite the Shogun's wife?" A high-ranking samurai suggested.
"No, it is not possible." Another officer flatly rejected the idea. "I do not believe that the Amatori family is suitable to lead, since this is all a result of their internal conflicts and has left us in a shameful and disrespectful position towards foreigners."
After all, with Okimasa and Biba dead, the Amatori family was powerless. There were only a few weak members left in the family, so they had no qualms.
"I'm going to make a proposal, what do you think?"
Dougen seemed to have made up his mind, and suddenly said: "I propose that Ayame-dono temporarily take over the position of Shogun to meet with this world government. After all, she is the only governor present."
"According to the law, when the Shogun's family is left without direct heirs or ceases to hold the position of Shogun, we must select someone from among the governors of the entire country."
"Furthermore, it was Ayame-dono who stopped Biba and prevented us from killing each other. It was also she who requested the help of the World Government to suppress the rebellion and chaos."
"No matter how you look at it she is the best choice for the position of Shogun."
Dougen, as an old man in the political arena, had noticed the clues for a long time, so he made the decision that he believed best suited the Shogunate. In a way, he spared some of the countermeasures that the World Government had prepared...
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Base of the Dimensional Gate
"Hello?"
"I am Ranold. The control of Kongoukaku has been completed."
In Director Addison's office, Den-Den Mushi reported the situation.
"But the Shogunate leaders have chosen Yomogawa Ayame as the new Shogun, so we have not taken drastic measures against them."
"That's a good thing, but it's also a bad thing..." Addison mused.
"It's really surprising. Originally, we should have forced them to appoint Yomogawa Ayame as the new Shogun and then use the Karikatashuu rebellion to purge her opponents."
"Although everything is going well now, there are hidden dangers. Some of them have definitely noticed the abnormality of the situation. It is likely that accidents will occur later." Ranold sighed.
Addison nodded and said: "We can only mention it to Cipher Pol, they are the professionals in this area!"
"By the way, we found something valuable here." Ranold added.
"Oh? Tell me." Addison is very interested in this matter.
"We found the complete plans for the McRucky Engine in the Shogunate archives, according to the information, the plans come from the United Kingdom."
"We also found the plans for building Hayajiro, the locations of Stations throughout the country, and maps of the mineral resources within Hinomoto that have been investigated by the Shogunate for the past two hundred years."
The smile on Addison's face grew brighter and brighter as he listened, and he was stunned for a moment when Ranold said the next words.
"Besides this, there is also a map of the world!"
"A world map?"
Addison stood up suddenly and said in surprise: "You really found it! Quickly, hang up the call, we'll use the Imaging Den-Den Mushi!"
"No need, I brought a fax device, I have already sent the images of the world map and the mineral resources map for them to review there, you can take it to the Home World for them to see." Ranold smiled.
"As for these design drawings, I will send someone to prepare them and send them over. I believe those scientists would prefer to see the original version, right?"
"Good!" Addison had nothing to say, so he immediately hung up the Den-Den Mushi and called the secretary outside, saying: "Go and see if there is a fax, send it to me right away!"
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After an hour.
Mary Geoise, Room of Authority.
Two detailed maps were projected into the air through a pair of Den-Den Mushi.
"Hinomoto seems to be just an island." Saturn said.
Mars said with a smile: "It seems that the world of Kabane is not small."
"According to previous intelligence information, Kabane came from the European Continent. Judging from this map, the continents of Asia and Africa connected to it must also be suffering from the scourge of the Kabane."
Warcury chuckled: "If we consider Kabane as one of our resources, then those three neighboring continents are rich in resources."
"First we should secure Hinomoto in front of us. The other continents are there, and they are not going anywhere. Let's take our time." V. Nusjuro reminded him.
This caused the five of them to turn their attention to the Hinomoto mineral resources map, noticing several points of interest.
As the top leader of the Government Affairs Council, Warcury is the most concerned about these natural resources. And the more he looked at the map, the more prominent his smile became.
"There is an iron mine here. I wonder how big it is? I'll ask the Department of Mineral Resources to send someone over to take a look later..."
However, for the World Government, which is in a world of scarce iron resources, finding an iron mine was great news.
"This explains why the people of this world can have iron rails everywhere, armored trains one after another, and even firearms made of metal..." Warcury sighed with emotion.
"But now it's all ours!" V. Nusjuro stated firmly as his eyes focused intently on the world map. "A small Hinomoto has so many mineral resources, so..."
"Conquering multiple worlds, that's what it means, conquering multiple worlds. A world like Kabane grants us so many resources, and in the future, when we encounter more worlds..."
At this moment, the Five Elders' breathing became heavy, but their eyes shone with the flame of ambition.
At that moment, Warcury inhaled deeply. "In order to exploit these deposits of iron and other minerals, there are many things we need to prepare... I estimate that it will be difficult to officially start exploitation this year."
Mars nodded and said: "Well, the Army will also send in more troops next. While speeding up troop training, we will first clean up the Kabane in Hinomoto."
"In the future, Hinomoto will become our base in the world of Kabane. The necessary cleanup still needs to be done." V. Nusjuro also agreed.
At this moment, Warcury stood up and looked around at his four colleagues, seriously proposing: "I think it is time to make the issue of the Dimensional Gate public within the government."
Now within the World Government, although many high-level officials know about the affairs of the other world, they have not yet been announced at an official level, so work efficiency is often unable to be maximized.
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Sabaody Archipelago
Inside the office of the Minister of Police.
"I'm so sorry, Minister Dragon."
"For now, I can't leave this place. I want to see with my own eyes how the Sorbet Kingdom becomes prosperous with the help of the World Government and these economists."
"After four years, can I appear before you after the next Levely?"
Dragon sighed internally upon hearing the answer and then calmly replied: "Okay, the position of Chief of the Military Police will be reserved for you for four years."
"Thank you so much."
As the call ended, Den-Den Mushi's eyes closed.
Dragon frowned in frustration and rubbed his nose. He had attempted to contact Bartholomew Kuma to schedule a visit but was rejected outright.
He is really short of people under his command now, and most of the time he has to go to various kingdoms in person to preside over the construction of local police stations and communicate with the royal family of that country.
However, neither the process nor the results were satisfactory. The kings simply did not support the creation of police stations.
Although there is no news of the Court of Justice depriving affiliated nations of their judicial power, these kings may still feel that the presence of the police will cause them a lot of trouble.
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