We have a level system in place for mankind.

Roland seemed to have something in mind when he heard our request, but he came to a conclusion.

“We need the president's approval to come up with an answer, but I would like to consider its terms positively.”

When I heard the words of some politician, I almost laughed, but I couldn't help it.

“Okay, I'm going to wait for the conclusion.”

After Roland's difficult face, he asked me to show him the red lightning stone and the red lightning stone generator.

I took it for granted. I was meeting in a converted inn on Oshima, but I invited him outside.

Is there something out there?

“No, I thought I'd show you this.”

I pulled a high-powered vehicle out of subspace. Roland tilts his head when he sees it. I'll open the hood and show you the engine room.

Could there be a red lightning stone generator in this engine room?

Roland thought the Crimson Thunderstone Generator was a big device. I pointed to a small red lightning stone generator.

"This is a red lightning stone generator. It is small and generates very little electricity, but Agarta also has a large red lightning stone generator.”

If it's not dangerous, can you show me the Crimson Thunderstone?

Roland seems to have been worried about radiation. I took out the Crimson Thunderstone and showed it to them.

Can I take your hand and take a look?

Fine, fine.

Roland, who had the red thunderstone in his hand, observed it carefully. It must have turned out to be a mineral we've never seen before on Earth.

Do you know the ingredients of this?

I know it's a crystallization of the energy of source repulsion, but I don't think we should give it any information at this stage.

"No, I'm working on it." As I lived in Japan, I struggle because I don't have access to advanced equipment. ”

Roland nodded.

"I guess so." It's the same in the food area over there. ”

Even in the food areas where the Americans emigrated, they tried to look into the various things found there, but they struggled because of lack of energy and lack of research equipment.

“You won't be able to convince the President without anything, so I'll just give you three Crimson Thunderstones.”

Roland glanced at the high-powered vehicle's engine room. After seeing that, I knew that I wanted to take the Red Thunderstone Generator with me. But naturally, we can't let them bring it back.

I explained how I used the Red Thunderstone Generator.

"Oh, that small plane was also flying with the Crimson Thunderstone Generator." It's a great source of energy. The problem is the reserves. Can you tell me how much reserves you have? ”

"I don't understand that. It's a new mineral, so we're working on how to investigate it.”

This problem is known to the engineer. She said she knew the extent of the red lightning stone, but she didn't know the thickness of the veins.

Roland was satisfied with the explanation. The various plans, if agreed by the president, will then be discussed and decided upon.

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Having left Oshima, the Rolands began to return to the United States. Ashley, the secretary, calls out as Roland looks toward Japan on the deck.

Is the Crimson Thunderstone real?

“That Explorer Kojiro didn't seem to be lying.”

The problem is the reserves.

“The Japanese side seems confident about the future. You probably think you have a lot of reserves."

What do you think of the Army?

"Hmm, what can we do for the army now?" The aircraft carrier and the assault lander did not move, and we retreated from the base in Okinawa. "

Modern weapons can't procure the parts they need to maintain, leaving as few humans as possible.

“However, we are developing a powerful Explorer.”

“The Explorer is scattered across the country to get heart stones. We need a lot of heart stones."

Roland's cruisers made their way to the Americas and arrived on America's west coast in about two weeks. We're going from the West Coast to New Orleans, Louisiana, on an armored bus.

After a bitter journey, Roland transfers from the transfer dome in New Orleans to the food area to the New White House.

The new White House has been chosen to be transferred from the transfer dome in areas where there are few powerful alien beasts. The Washington DC, the capital, took the catastrophic damage caused by the alien beasts seriously and selected them.

I entered the New White House to meet Home Secretary Henry Schultz. I have an appointment, so I'll wait in the designated meeting room.

When the door opens and Director Schultz comes in, Roland stands up and reports back.

“Well done. How was China?”

Commissioner Schultz asked about China, which he was most concerned about.

“In China, only some elites seem to have moved to food areas. It seems that ordinary people are desperately trying to survive in various parts of mainland China, but the population will be drastically reduced in the next generation.”

The information cast a dark shadow on the future of humanity, but I was honestly relieved.

"But there is one problem."

Is there something?

It's an abandoned nuclear power plant or a nuclear bomb.

Upon hearing that, Director Schultz frowned.

“The Chinese aren't doing the right thing?”

"I think I took out the fuel rod and processed it, but the nuclear power plant was unmanned."

"It's not a good facility to leave unattended... but how about Korea?"

The United States had been in contact with Japan, but it had been unable to communicate with South Korea. Director Schultz wanted to know what happened to the Allies.

“Korea is in a situation that seems to have returned to the Middle Ages. A powerful Explorer behaved like an aristocrat, each building a kingdom.”

Haha, how about Japan?

“I think Japan is doing better than we are.”

"Oh, my God!" Is that true? "

“Yes, the energy problem also seems to have found its own solution.”

Commissioner Schultz stood up unexpectedly.

"Why didn't you tell me that first?"

Roland looks reluctant. I started my questioning first because it was Director Schultz. Roland lays the red thunderstone on the table and explains.

"We must report to the President as soon as possible. I want you to come with me."

Director Schultz leaves the room for the Executive Office of the President, so Roland goes after him in a hurry.