Summoning Japan: Flights of the Fancy

Chapter 7 - The Depressing Party

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"Our Army would indeed struggle if such weapons were deployed in large numbers."

This was the most expressive statement Ramball could make. In the Army, where mentality is so prevalent, people are afraid to admit defeat. In that regard, it resembled the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"The Japanese army has deployed 600 tanks alone. Moreover, all divisions are motorized, with no horses at all."

Ramball was left speechless by Caesar's words.

"The only relief is that before the transference, Japan adhered to a doctrine of non-aggression and defense. Therefore, they lack the capability for overseas deployment. So, even if a large-scale battle occurs in the Second Civilization Area, it would be difficult for them to dispatch troops immediately. However..."

Caesar paused.

"Japan has also had three years since the transference. They must have made some preparations. In fact, they have defeated the Kingdom of Louria and the Parpaldia Empire."

"All those countries are in the far east."

"The Third Civilization Area," corrected Luxtal, dismissing Ramball's bravado.

Caesar exchanged glances with Bamidal, who then handed him a calculator.

"This is a Japanese calculator. If we try to make the same thing in our country, it would be the size of a typewriter."

Ramball took the calculator from Bamidal and began to fiddle with it.

"This calculator operates on solar energy. It's essentially a perpetual motion machine."

Ramball's face turned even paler.

"What about you, Honorable Senator? Won't you take a look?"

Prompted by Caesar, Guinea accepted the calculator from Ramball. After playing with it for a while, he shook his head as if giving up.

"It's not confidential or anything in Japan. It's a daily commodity sold to the general public for next to nothing."

These words left everyone stunned.

"And, Mu is heading in the same direction."

This time, everyone felt a sense of urgency.

"The Empire picked a fight with an opponent it should never have antagonized. Once spoken, those words cannot be taken back."

Everyone involuntarily turned to look at Cielia.

"I'm not blaming you. You merely followed orders."

With Caesar's words, everyone's gaze returned to him. Cielia felt relieved.

"You have to lower a raised fist somewhere. The question is where to lower it."

Hearing that, Cielia felt dizzy. In the current Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it might lead to using force against mainland Japan. Naturally, Japan wouldn't just stand by and watch.

"Miss Cielia, did you bring what I asked for?"

Asked by Luxtal, Cielia snapped back to reality.

"I refused that request. It's beyond my authority."

"Hmm, it's not a bad thing to be faithful to your duties. But being stupid is another matter. Don't become like your superiors or subordinates."

Cielia immediately understood who Caesar was referring to.

Kaiser turned to Ramball. "Do you know what's at the latitude and longitude I'm about to mention?"

When Caesar provided the coordinates, Ramball, still with a pale face, asked back.