Chapter 362: CIPHER POL Acts Again!
Since the rumor of Gunfire being heard in the Suburbs of Edogawa appeared, the Public Atmosphere within the Tokyo Metropolis became strange.
Citizens discussed whether a war was about to break out.
Although the Telephone Penetration Rate was not very high in this Era, as it was near the Capital of Jiaopenji Nation, there were naturally many High Officials and Noblemen.
So, not long after.
Astonishing News such as tens of thousands of Unidentified Black-Clad Army emerging from the Aokigahara Forest at the foot of Mount Fuji, major Cities in Yamanashi Prefecture including Kofu being Fallen, and the First Division's Forty-ninth Infantry Regiment being Annihilated, quickly reached the various districts and Cities near Tokyo via the long Telephone Lines.
This News first caused the Wealthy Class to be Panic-stricken, and then inevitably spread to the outside world, triggering wave after wave of Exclamation and Clamor.
But it wasn't over yet. Next, almost every hour, new News would inexplicably leak out.
Yokosuka Naval Base was captured!
The Tenth Division, Annihilated!
The Attackers were not Human Army, but Giants, Dragons, Monsters, Deities. In any case, various Unimaginable but vividly described Rumors spread through the Air like a Virus.
Uninformed People were half-believing, half-doubting. Informed People were already Trembling with Fear, wanting to take their Family to hide, but also worried about the Chaos of War outside and suffering misfortune.
In short, amidst countless voices mixed with Fantasy Elements, the Tokyo Metropolis was in chaos!
Just at this moment.
In central Tokyo, the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward welcomed Prime Minister Kato, Foreign Minister Yoneya, Navy Minister Koyama, Army Minister Shibato, Chief of Naval General Staff Hirasaki, and five other Cabinet Ministers.
They had received the Emperor's Summons Order.
The Emperor of this Era was not the Emperor after the surrender in the Second World War. He held the highest Real Power of Jiaopenji Nation, truly a Leader in every sense.
However, the current Emperor, being weak since childhood, didn't like to meddle much compared to the previous one.
But now that such a Critical Situation had appeared domestically, he naturally had to step forward. After all, they were about to be attacked at their doorstep!
"Hasegawa-kun?"
As the five gathered in front of the Main Gate, preparing to enter the Imperial Palace via Nijubashi, Prime Minister Kato noticed that the Chief of Staff Hasegawa hadn't arrived, which made him look doubtfully at the Minister of the Army, Army Minister Shibato.
"Uh... I'm not very clear either. He should be arriving soon, or perhaps he was delayed by something."
Army Minister Shibato was equally confused.
At this moment, the large Iron Gate in front of them slowly opened under the pushing of the guards on both sides.
A moment later, everyone saw the current Emperor sitting on the Throne inside the Meiji Imperial Palace. He was a short-legged man with not much flesh on his face, appearing relatively thin.
This was because the Jiaopenji Imperial Family had a so-called Wife Selection Committee, which not only required the Prince's wife to be beautiful and dignified and have Imperial Bloodline, but also stipulated that her Height could not exceed the Prince's Shoulder, to show the nobility of the future Emperor.
As a result, every time two short people married, the offspring born naturally could not be tall.
The worst part was that because this Traditional Rule had a long History, there was no possibility of Intergenerational Inheritance resulting in a tall person.
"His Majesty!"
The five Ministers bowed in unison towards the Emperor on the platform to greet him.
"Mm, let's cut the Small Talk. Tell me, what is the current Situation? What Influence/Power does the Army in Yamanashi Prefecture belong to, and when can the surrounding Divisions reach Tokyo?"
The Foot Basin Chicken Emperor (Derogatory) asked in a deep voice.
"Very sorry, we still haven't investigated the origin of this Troops. We only know that their Equipment is extremely excellent, the Firearms they use are never seen before, but their Rate of Fire is comparable to Heavy Machine Guns. The Rifles in the hands of our Soldiers are completely unable to contend against them!"
Army Minister Shibato's tone was full of Unimaginable, then he continued.
"Not only that, according to the Intelligence received from the Army General Staff Headquarters, we have learned that the Twelfth Division, Sixth Division, Tenth Division, Third Division, Fourth Division, as well as the Marines' Yokosuka Base and Maizuru Base, have all suffered strange Attacks, and without exception, they have all sent Emergency Reports requesting Support!"
"So Your Excellency means that besides the First Division, no other Divisions will rush here to Guard the Capital?"
The Emperor's Expression turned ashen, and he began to feel a sense of foreboding in his Heart.
"His Majesty, we still have numerous Class B Divisions, and here in Tokyo, we also have tens of thousands of Police Force. Issue them Firearms, and they can be pulled onto the Battlefield!"
Army Minister Shibato quickly comforted him, but at this moment, Prime Minister Kato suddenly pulled out a Photo and said.
"His Majesty, this old Minister asks you to take a look at this Photo. This is a Photo taken by an Asahi Shimbun Reporter who was visiting Disaster Victims in Fujiyoshida City."
Under the Emperor's Gaze, a Waiter from the Imperial Household Agency walked forward, took the Photo, and then handed it over to the former's hands.
"This..."
The moment the Emperor's sight moved to the Photo, his Eyes immediately widened, because on it was actually a long Dragon soaring straight into the clouds with Mount Fuji as the background.
Although the Tone was black and white, it was still clear, coupled with this being a Simple Era where a Photo was equivalent to Ironclad Proof.
"When the Fourth Division on Kyushu Island requested Support, they mentioned that the Attackers were a blue Azure Dragon..." Prime Minister Kato said faintly.
"Why?"
The Emperor believed it, but precisely because he believed it, he felt it was Unimaginable. Looking at the Azure Dragon figure in the Photo, he began to mutter to himself.
"Are the Gods of Takamagahara about to unleash Divine Punishment, or has a group of Demons appeared to bring Chaos to the World?"
"What should we do?"
Suddenly, he suddenly Stand Up, looked resolutely at the Ministers, and said, "Gentlemen, follow me to the Shrine to worship the Gods!"
"Yes, His Majesty!"
The five Cabinet Ministers bowed in unison and agreed.
If before, they were still half-believing, half-doubting the talk of Demons and Gods, or even treated it as Legend, now they were certain that there truly are Gods and Buddhas everywhere in the World.
Since that is the case, then compared to relying on any Army, it's better to pray to Gods and Buddhas...
Thirty minutes ago.
Just as the five Ministers arrived at the Imperial Palace Main Gate.
Within Chiyoda Ward, Minato Ward, and Chuo Ward, obvious Disturbance and Exclamation had already appeared.
Especially on the major Main Streets, streaks of black figures, at extremely high Speed, openly and brazenly rushed towards the various Government Agencies of Jiaopenji Nation.
They completely ignored the shocked shouts of Passersby on the Street, either Wall Climbing and Eaves Running or Sky Walk, grandly displayed scene after scene of Fantasy Scenes.
These people were the Cipher Pol Members who originally carried out the Exploration Mission. Later, they Infiltrated under the Order of the Otherworld Strategy Committee.
And their current Target is the National Diet Building, the Military Headquarters Building, the Police Agency Headquarters, and even the location of the Imperial Palace!
Swish! Swish!
"What are you... Uh..."
Puchi----
Two Soldiers Guarding the Military Headquarters Gate, as soon as they saw the Black Shadow rushing towards them at high Speed, were greatly startled and were just about to take down the Rifle from their backs when an Afterimage quickly swept past them, and a large Blood Hole appeared on their forehead.
At the same time.
More than a dozen Cipher Pol Members wearing Black Suits rushed in from multiple Directions. No, it should be said they killed their way into this Building that Represents the Foot Basin Chicken Empire Army Headquarters!
Whether it was Military Officers encountered in the Corridor along the way, or Guards who ran over, even if it was just a Cleaner sweeping, or a Clerk holding Documents, they were all easily killed by this group of cold-blooded Agents who didn't even blink when killing.
Gunshot, Roar, finally all turned into Scream and the Muffled Sound that rang out when they fell to the ground...
"What's the Situation!"
In the Office, Chief of Staff Hasegawa, who had just received the Emperor's Summons Order and was preparing to go to the Imperial Palace to attend, heard the Commotion outside. His Expression changed drastically. He subconsciously pulled out the Pistol from his Holster, then picked up the Katana from the Sword Stand.
Bang!
The next moment, the Door exploded. In the Smoke and Dust, a Black Shadow carrying the Smell of Blood that rushed towards him, slowly emerged...