We have a level system in place for mankind.

Roland and the others went to Oshima again to discuss. Muto returns to Yashiro and explains the situation to Kojiro.

"Muto-san, are you going to throw me a whole lot of trouble?"

"I'm sorry, I couldn't deal with it because you're quite sharp in America."

At Muto, who is not used to this kind of response, there may be no choice. That said, it's not that I'm good at it, it's better than Muto.

I'll talk to Misaki and Ryuzaki about how to deal with America.

“Roland realized that the fishing boat wasn't fueled by coal, so he went after it?”

"That's right."

I nodded in affirmation. Misaki let out a sigh and turned to Ryuzaki.

What do you think Ryuzaki-san should do?

“I see. I'm sure there's energy other than coal, so why don't we talk about the Crimson Thunderstone Generator?”

Misaki looks reluctant.

"I'm worried about how the United States will respond when I learn that information."

Are you really thinking of attacking me?

"Can you say it's not possible?"

"I can't say for sure, but even the United States understands that if we attack Japan, there will be casualties. If you say less red thunderstone is produced, isn't it okay?"

If you tell them that the production of Crimson Thunderstone is low, I would say that it doesn't have enough charm to take it away. But I don't know if the United States will believe that.

After capturing it, some Americans may not believe it until they confirm it.

"What do you think will happen if you cut the white like this?"

I asked Misaki a question.

Yeah. Maybe we can get the Guardian Killer into Agarta and gather information from the general public.

"What, you're gonna find out after all?"

As for the red thunderstone, it was difficult to keep it secret because the information was spread to the general public.

When that happens, you're going to teach America about red thunderstones.

When Misaki concludes, I look reluctant. [M] Either way, if you knew, you'd better teach us while selling your debt. Decide what to ask for at that time.

“And tell me about Fadalag?”

Fadalag breeding grounds, which produce red thunderstones, have also been built in various places, so the general public knows it.

That's right. If you don't tell me about Fadalag, you might want a Red Thunder Stone mine.

I decided to keep the 3D sigil of the Quell Clan a secret, as it is not common knowledge.

Kojiro doesn't like to teach America about red thunderstones?

When Misaki asked me, I thought calmly.

“No, I also understand that these are the times when we have to work together to survive. But I don't know what's happening in the United States, and I'm worried about giving it just information.”

Having heard that, Misaki and Ryuzaki nodded convincedly.

“Well, let's find out exactly what's going on in America from Roland.”

Ryuzaki has acquired the skill of "interrogation technique". His skills tell him if he's lying or not.

Ryuzaki and I went to Oshima to talk to Roland and the others. He returned to Oshima with a small plane, a high-powered car, and a boat.

Waiting on Oshima, Roland and his cruisers appeared. Rolands descend from the cruiser.

"Roland, you went to China." How was it over there? "

Ashley, my secretary, interpreted for me, so I won't get in the way of the conversation.

"It was quite confusing. After all, the problem was energy."

I see. You're struggling with energy everywhere.

Roland shrugged his shoulders.

“I heard from Japanese fishermen about the power used in the fishing boat, but is it something special?”

Ask Roland to explore.

“Before answering that question, I'd like to ask you how America is doing.”

"Is it a food area in my country?"

Well, that's right.

"Very well. We learned early on about the unrestricted crystal." So I had time to prepare enough to move to the food area. ”

The United States launched a support program to nurture Explorers and nurture strong Explorers. And I got a lot of unrestricted crystals.

Using the lifting crystal, the United States proceeded with its plan to relocate to the food area. As a result, about 60 million people were able to move to the food area.

But something went wrong. There was no coal or oil in the food area to create the electricity needed by modern civilization.

“I thought about growing grain in the food area, turning it into alcohol and using it for energy, but the plan was canceled because the food area was limited.”

I chose food over energy. But America needed energy. So they sent Roland and the others on a journey to the world in search of the energy to keep the civilization alive.

I turn to Roland and ask.

“What would you do if oil was discovered in Agarta?”

Roland stepped out in excitement.

Huh, did you really discover the oil?

“Calm down, it's a tentative story.... if so, wouldn't the United States try to take Agarta?"

Roland takes a deep breath to calm his mind, then shakes his head to deny it.

Certainly, some people might say that, but it's impossible, isn't it?

I turn to Ryuzaki. Ryuzaki nodded slightly. It's a sign that you're not lying.

“Why can't I?”

“The people are beginning to adjust to life in the food area. I don't know if you want to move to another place right now. If you have oil, you will buy a small amount and use it for a limited purpose.”

"What will happen to America?"

Roland's face clouds.

"We will live in an era of declining civilizations."

Then I heard more about the situation in the United States.

"Did Japan really discover oil?"

I thought we might not be investigating this anymore, but some of the Americans are hardliners. Those who said they were going to investigate Agarta decided that they would always come out, and began explaining the red thunderstone.

“No, we couldn't find any oil either. But we found another source of energy.”

Roland tilts his head. I told them about the Red Thunderstone and the Red Thunderstone Generator.

"Excellent. If it is true, it will prevent the decline of civilization."

Roland smiled, but soon he looked serious.

“What does Japan require in exchange for teaching us about red lightning stones and red lightning stone generators?”

"It's a sharing of the resources on the planet. We need a variety of resources to sustain our civilization. Many things are not available in Agarta. We demand that we share those resources.”