Tokyo Area, Saint Tenko's Residence.
"Do you know why Assistant Tendo Kikunojo called us here for such an important matter?"
A government official asked another official sitting next to him.
"I don't know either. I heard he suddenly called everyone for a meeting."
"Is that so? It seems something else has happened!"
"What a tumultuous time! Hiruko Kagetane still hasn't been caught, and now something else has happened!"
Just as everyone was discussing the meeting, the officer on duty suddenly shouted loudly:
"Saint Tenko, Assistant Tendo Kikunojo has arrived!"
"Whoosh!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present stood up, awaiting their arrival.
A beautiful young girl with an exquisite appearance, wearing a white sun hat and a splendid white gown, walked to the main seat in the conference room and sat down, saying gently:
"Good day, everyone!"
"This meeting was proposed by Assistant Tendo Kikunojo, so he will explain the reason for this meeting to all of you!"
Tendo Kikunojo, who had walked in with Saint Tenko and sat in the first seat to her right, spoke with a serious expression:
"Everyone, please sit down! I will explain!"
Upon hearing Tendo Kikunojo's words, everyone present sat down, and all eyes were focused on Tendo Kikunojo.
"Everyone, before I speak, please look at this!"
Tendo Kikunojo said, pointing to the huge electronic screen behind Saint Tenko.
"What is this? Why are troops gathering?"
"Is another area going to fight Gastrea? But with such limited military power, they shouldn't be able to do it!"
"Even if that's the case, what does it have to do with us?"
"Silence!"
After the officer on duty shouted, everyone present slowly stopped their discussions.
"This photo was taken by satellite, and the location is on the plains outside our Tokyo Area!"
Tendo Kikunojo said seriously, pointing at the screen.
"What! How is that possible!"
"It's right outside the city!"
"Impossible, at this stage, no area could possibly airlift so many troops here!"
"Yes, it's not like they could have come by land!"
Seeing this, Tendo Kikunojo continued:
"No matter how they got here, the current situation is that there is indeed an army outside the city, and they have cleared the Gastrea from that plain."
"The main purpose of this meeting is to discuss how to respond!"
Everyone present was so shocked by this news that they remained silent for a long time. Just then, Saint Tenko, sitting in the main seat, spoke:
"Assistant Tendo Kikunojo, I wonder if our current military strength can cope with the enemy's attack."
Hearing Saint Tenko's question, Tendo Kikunojo had not yet spoken when a general in military uniform stood up and replied:
"Saint Tenko! With our current military strength, we have no need to fear the enemy. I guarantee that if they attack, we can absolutely annihilate them!"
Saint Tenko looked at the confident general, nodded slightly, and said gently:
"Since Commander says so, then I am relieved!"
"Heh ya! You believe whatever he says? No wonder you can only be a mascot and accomplish nothing!"
"All the power is in others' hands, no different from a puppet controlled by others, am I right, Assistant Tendo Kikunojo!"
"Who's there! Guards!"
"Bang!"
A group of armed guards, hearing the call, burst through the door, their rifles pointing at the young man standing on the conference table.
"What's going on? How are the guards outside so nonexistent? Two days ago Hiruko Kagetane came, and now this!"
"Are the guards all idiots? Can anyone just walk in!"
Tendo Kikunojo looked at the young man standing on the conference table, a solemn expression appearing on his calm face, and he said in a deep voice:
"You have intruded into the conference room uninvited, what is your purpose!"
"Oh dear, I haven't introduced myself yet! How rude of me!"
The young man on the conference table placed his right hand on his chest, bowed slightly, and said:
"My name is Zhong Chen, and I'm here to cause trouble! Please be gentle with me!"
The officials present looked at Zhong Chen, who was standing on the conference table, and couldn't help but think of the meeting a few days ago.
Is this guy related to Hiruko Kagetane? Their actions are exactly the same!
[Heh heh! Of course they're the same, I'm doing it on purpose!]
The young man who suddenly appeared in the conference room was Zhong Chen. After entrusting Xiao Meihui to Kanae Kocho and her companions, he wanted to stir up some trouble.
As his divine sense swept across the entire city, he noticed a group of high-ranking officials gathered together, seemingly for a meeting.
If he didn't go and annoy these people, he wouldn't be doing justice to his dark conscience.
Incidentally, to prevent them from focusing on the large army advancing towards the city, this scene unfolded.
Although he wasn't afraid of the Tokyo Area's army, if they were pushed too hard and directly launched a nuclear bomb, he would still have to deal with it himself, wouldn't he?
"What is your relationship with Hiruko Kagetane, you dare to barge in like this, aren't you afraid of death?"
An official stood up and questioned Zhong Chen, pointing at him.
Hearing his words, Zhong Chen completely ignored him; a mere minion wasn't worthy of his reply. Zhong Chen continued to look at Tendo Kikunojo and said:
"What? Hearing that I'm here to cause trouble, Assistant Tendo Kikunojo, don't you have anything to say?"
Tendo Kikunojo looked at Zhong Chen, who was staring at him, and muttered inwardly, wondering if this guy was related to Hiruko Kagetane after all.
He knew that last time Hiruko Kagetane was able to break into the conference room was because he had secretly let him in. This time, he hadn't instructed anyone to relax their guard.
"Guards! Kill him!"
Hearing Tendo Kikunojo's words, the guards present pulled their triggers, and rifle bullets rained down on Zhong Chen.
"Da da da da da!"
"Da da da da da!"
"Ah!"
Saint Tenko, witnessing this scene, still couldn't help but exclaim.
"This... how is this possible!"
"What exactly is this golden barrier!"
Everyone present, looking at Zhong Chen enveloped in a golden shield, shouted in disbelief with wide eyes.
Tendo Kikunojo's pupils also constricted, and his breathing became rapid. He had a feeling that this young man was coming for him.
"You guys aren't doing so well, how about trying some rocket launchers or something!"
Zhong Chen said to the shooting guards with an arrogant expression.
"You guy...!"
"Da da da da da!"
The guards looked at the arrogant man in front of them, wanting to say something, but they had no way to deal with him.
They could only keep firing, hoping to break his shield.
Seeing that the guards had no way to deal with Zhong Chen, Tendo Kikunojo could only helplessly say:
"Enough! Everyone stop! Sir, let's talk!"
"Since you've come, you must have a request! Tell us your demands!"
"As long as it's not too excessive, I, on behalf of Saint Tenko, can agree to your demands!"
Looking at Tendo Kikunojo, who had compromised, Zhong Chen smiled and said:
"It seems Assistant Tendo Kikunojo is sensible. Then I'll state my first demand!"
"Please speak, Sir!"
Hearing that Zhong Chen was about to make a demand, Tendo Kikunojo breathed a sigh of relief.
It's good to have demands; the real problem is when there are none.
"I want you dead!"
"What!"