We have a level system in place for mankind.

Dr. Chamberlain thoroughly investigated the Crimson Thunderstone Power Generator and confirmed its power generation principle. As a result, it was as explained by the Japanese side.

President Salinger invites General Schultz and his military representative, General Fletcher, to consider a report from Dr. Chamberlain.

"Mr. President, are you sure you want to leave the resources of Red Thunderstone to the Japanese?"

General Fletcher makes a dangerous statement. The president smiles bitterly when he hears it.

"General, this is no longer the United States that was sending troops to the world."

General Fletcher looks bitter.

"However, red thunderstone is an important resource that turns into oil." Is it okay to leave it to Japan? "

"I'll leave it to you." Are you saying there's a way out of this? "

“We will invade Japan's food areas and capture the mines of Red Thunderstone.”

President Salinger looks reluctant.

"Is that possible?" I don't even know where the mine is. "

“Just ask the residents where the mine is.”

"General, Japan is our ally."

"I understand." However, it seems that the Japanese government only exists by name and is run by the head of the city state on a collegial basis. It's not like Japan when it was no longer an ally. "

"I know you're thinking about the country, but if you fail, you won't get the Crimson Thunderstone. I don't want you to talk about it."

Having heard the President's decision, General Fletcher only gave a frustrated look for a moment, but agreed.

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Having received coal fields and mines in Australia from the United States, we gathered the chief executives to speak to the cities and countries of Agarta to discuss the management of the mines in Australia.

“Isn't there going to be a problem with the people who remain in Australia?”

Shimaya, the chief executive of New Yokohama, asked.

“Mineral sands and iron ore deposits are not likely to be an obstacle.”

Misaki said, and some of the chief administrators said, "Why? '.

"These two are because the mining was stopped. I think it's been left unattended."

"I see, that's what it is." In that case, only the coal fields that continue to be mined are likely to be a problem. "

“Yeah, it's about 20 percent the size of the peak. The coal that Japan was importing was mined here.”

The people who work in this coal field are those who refused to go to America. People there demand food as a price for coal.

Food is also brought from Japan, and there is a connection with Japan.

“What are those Australians going to do?”

"If you want to come to Agarta, I'll bring you." If you want to go to a food area that can be transferred from Australia, you can give me one unrestricted crystal. ”

"Isn't that dangerous?" You said there were a lot of criminals left in Australia. "

Misaki nodded.

“Yes, of course, the mines and coal fields managed by Japan will be heavily guarded.”

Is that how you need the resources on the Earth side?

Shimaya threw a question. When Misaki heard that, she let out a sigh.

“We process heart stones to get some of the essentials of life. We need to hunt alien beasts for this, and we need a base on the Earth side. It's a resource to maintain that base.”

Moreover, I was thinking of leaving industries such as steel on the planet side. Because the only resources we need are on the planet's side. Explaining that, Shimaya was also convinced.

Agarta's buildings are often constructed from quell resin taken from the "resin fruit" from the tree of production as a building material, and iron is not used much. There are no skyscrapers.

However, the bridge and sentry tower were made of iron, which was also necessary in Agarta. Aluminum is also needed for vehicles, but it was collected from cars all over Japan and used.

In addition to heart stones, Agarta's seekers also recovered resources such as aluminum and copper from Japan and brought them to Agarta. There was a sense of iron deficiency in it.

With the consent of the Chief Executive, Misaki decided to send out the boat for inspection.

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It was me and Kawai and the mine engineers who went on the inspection. Electrically retrofitted large cruisers are used to get around. I really wanted to make it a luxury cruiser, but there were too many people on board to use it.

Having built up a large cruiser, we headed west towards the Sea of Japan. After passing Taiwan and going south along the Philippines, you will begin to see the Philippine town.

“What's going on in the Southeast Asian countries?”

Kawai says while looking at the town in the Philippines.

"I don't know if they moved to the food area. I've been in contact with you for a while."

"I wonder if I can give up the crystal to the people of Southeast Asia."

Maybe you've been using it for a long time.

Even in Japan, Agarta's life is not yet on track. We cannot afford to help others.

The large cruiser approached Australia through the Indonesian coast. From the Arafura Sea to the Coral Sea, arrive in Queensland's large coal fields.

This coalfield has a long history of deep ties to Japan, and it was a coalfield where open pit excavation was possible. When a large cruiser is docked in the harbor, Kawai and I and several of the mining engineers get in a high-powered vehicle and head towards the coalfield. I ran into some alien beasts along the way, but I took them down with Kawai.

The Australians have made roads around here, so it was easy to get to the coal fields. Along the way, it passed a freight train carrying coal, but a coal-fired locomotive was smoking.

"Wow, a steam locomotive." Are you repairing and using the old locomotive? "

I don't know. Maybe they made a new one.

Red thunderstones are unnecessary in Japan, but steam locomotives may have revived in many other regions.

Pull up to the office building and park the car. When we got out of the car, people came out of the office.

Who are you?

I heard a bit of habitual English. I also studied English a little, so I can speak a little conversation.

"I'm from Japan. Have you heard from the United States?"

"This coalfield belongs to us. It's not American, it's not Japanese."

We didn't panic because we expected this to happen.