Japan Space-Time Strange Chronicles

Final Adjustments are Very Important

Happy New Year! Finally, the number of infected people per day exceeded 2.000

Fortunately, I have not been infected until now, but I will continue to avoid drinking and interacting with people as much as possible to avoid infection until the situation is under control. In spite of this situation, I would like to ask for your continued support for this work this year.

- Kazuhiro Kasami

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October 1, 1744

Halidom of Ganeshade, Holy City Kanjai

Hembu, High Priestess of Ganeshade, was bathing in a bath that her women had boiled.

"What? Someone who went to inspect a village in the south has not returned?"

The breathing organs and book lungs in the spider bodies that make up the lower half of her species' bodies cannot breathe when immersed in water, so they would draw hot water and pour it over themselves, and let their people use soap made from ashes and plants and towels woven from the threads they had produced to scrub off the grime. Although they do not soak in the bathtub, this keeps the head of the Arachnes reasonably clean.

At least, on a 'civilized level.'

"Yes, one of them left two moons ago and still hasn't returned."

Hembu recalled that more than a winter ago, the Grand Lago Kingdom and one particularly loathsome nation, the Divine Kingdom of Anubisius, had attacked them.

"No way, another country has attacked us again? But we haven't received any such news either?"

In fact, the coastal villages and the adults there had been slaughtered by the Japanese, so no information had been passed on at all. This was because the Arachnes, who had not anticipated defeat at all, had failed to make even basic tactical considerations such as leaving behind rear-guard and messengers.

"W-we... we can't say anything about that either..."

"Hmm... the absolute nerve of those godless heathens... but just in case. Strengthen the Holy City's defenses. The enemy may have used some dastardly trick we don't understand."

"Yes, Milady. It will be done."

As her women walked away, Hembu put her hand on her chin and pondered.

"Just what is happening...? No matter how many nations are united, it must be difficult to break God's blessing... The other day, the shock of fire and explosion seemed to call our people to God's embrace. It is hard to imagine such a coincidence happening again and again... Well, it's not worth thinking about. There are fifty thousand Arachnes living in this Holy City alone."

Arachne is a species that, when they grow up, mostly fight with weapons and live to kidnap males. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that the population of 50.000, which is the population of the Holy City, is almost entirely an army. Although they are not trained or well-coordinated, the fact that they are impervious to modern weapons is enough of a threat in and of itself.

"There aren't many monsters who could attack here."

Hembu regained her composure and returned to her room to enjoy her meal.

But she was unaware that the footsteps of the doom-bringing madmen are now approaching them...

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October 24, 2028

Japan, Tokyo, Yurakucho, Tokyo International Forum

Ambassadors and diplomats from various countries were currently gathered here to discuss what they should talk about after securing Hembu, the High Priestess of the Halidom of Ganeshade.