We have a level system in place for mankind.

Roland and Secretary of Defense Collinson are going to Agarta to investigate the truth. Roland was the only one at first, but Secretary of Defense Collinson said he really wanted to go with us.

A new type of airship was used as a means of transportation. It is a medium-sized flying boat that uses a red thunderstone generator as a power source and advances with five propellers.

“I want you to tell me one thing, I heard that there were still some indigenous ruins in the food area that Japan calls Agarta, but it was just like the Tully ruins?”

Roland thinks for a moment before answering Defense Secretary Collinson's question.

“Scientists have speculated that the Tully civilization is a scientific civilization similar to that of the Earth. But the Quells are different.”

What's the difference?

“The Japanese seem to think that it was a civilization based on magical things.”

Magic? It's like a skill used by Explorers?

“Yes, I think it's close to a skill.”

What? How did the Japanese find out?

“Now, Agarta had huge ships and city ruins left behind, so it must have been discovered by investigation.”

"I didn't read that report."

"We didn't check it out, so we didn't report it."

An American airship arrived on the Japanese island of Oshima. Accommodation is complete on Oshima, and Roland and his family moved to Agarta after recovering from the fatigue of staying in a hotel-like accommodation.

Transferred, Defense Secretary Collinson realized that a barrier had been erected around the Stone Circle, preventing intruders from entering and leaving Agarta on their own.

Japan seems to be wary of entering Agarta, isn't it?

"Yeah, I guess they're watching for intruders from the continent."

“What about the Stone Circle near the city of Agarta?”

“In the same way, it seems to be building and defending the barrier.”

“What about the unused transfer dome?”

"The link crystal of the other transition dome is set, and the unrestricted crystal cannot be set." It's the same as in my country. ”

Secretary of Defense Collinson looks unhappy. He thinks the military operation has become more difficult knowing that only the Guardian Killer can be transferred to Agarta.

Roland became uneasy about what the army was thinking.

"Don't look so anxious. The army is not planning to take over Agarta. I just want to know about Agarta in case anything happens between Japan and Japan.”

Roland and Secretary of Defense Collinson traveled to Yashiro on a plane prepared by Misaki. Yashiro is not a skyscraper, but it is a modern city.

“The pace at which the Japanese are building the city is commendable. Don't you think so?"

That's right.

The two entered Yashiro's city hall and began a discussion with Misaki, the chief administrative officer, in the reception room.

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Misaki called me because I was in charge of the Quell Clan Laboratory. Roland and I were acquainted, so I greeted him and he introduced me to Secretary of Defense Collinson.

“It's an honor to meet the Secretary of Defense of the United States.”

"Maki-san is also famous in our army." I hear you've been very active in Australia. ”

“I managed to get rid of the outlaws in Australia.”

Roland looks at Misaki with a serious face.

"By the way, I heard that Japan produces red lightning stones. Are you sure?"

Is this a bluff? I saw Roland's face, but I don't know. It's a complete poker face.

"What did you say you heard?"

Misaki asked.

It was a story about a red thunderstone being made in Agarta.

It was found that there was no specific information. But America seems to be struggling with energy. The fact that the Secretary of Defense is here with us is evidence of how serious America is.

Misaki turned her face to me.

Is it time to strengthen the cooperation system?

As originally planned, I can teach you about Fadalag.

I don't want you to think that the bloodthirsty Americans are going to attack Agarta with their energy problems. Therefore, we decided to teach the United States about the existence of fadalag and breeding methods.

Roland laughed when I revealed that the Red Thunderstone factory existed.

What's the matter?

"No, I confessed too easily, so something went wrong."

Roland seemed to think he would be denied. I shrugged my shoulders.

"When I taught you about red lightning stones, there was a talk about how to make them." Otherwise, the economy may become one-sided and the relationship between the two countries may deteriorate. ”

"Oh, that's what you were thinking." But Japan is generous. If it was America, I might have hidden it till the end. "

Secretary of Defense Collinson looks unhappy.

"The United States is not so narrow. I was playing the role of" police of the world "for humankind."

I thought it was an old story. Instead, I set the conditions for teaching the production method of red thunderstone. First, we decided to conclude something like a patent agreement and not to transfer knowledge or technology from the United States to other countries. I don't know whether the United States will abide by the agreement, but it will be a little cooperative.

Although it is not a price to pay for teaching, the United States and Japan have entered into a new alliance. I thought I might need the help of the United States if I got into trouble with continental people in the future.

Of course, it is not one-sided, but Japan that will help if the United States causes trouble with other countries and asks for help. It will no longer be a one-sided alliance, as it used to be.

Before I do that, I have to show Fadalag.

"Kojiro, can I ask you a favor?"

"All right, I'll show you around."

I'll take Roland and Secretary Collinson to Fadalag's breeding grounds.

"What are you going to show me?"

Roland asked.

It's a factory that manufactures red lightning stones that you all wanted to know about.

"I'm glad to hear that."

Take a high-motor vehicle to the outskirts of Yashiro and stop in front of a huge building that looks like a Tokyo dome.

Big deal. Is this the factory?

“The official name is Fadalag Breeding Ground.”

"Breeding grounds? What do you mean?"

I thought it'd be quicker to show them than to explain, so I led the two of them inside. Then show the red-colored slime.

Is this a foreign beast?

“No, this is a man-made creature created by the Quell clan. This is the manufacturing equipment (faderag) that produces the red lightning stone."

They were exquisite when they saw the countless fadalags that seemed to be kept in the breeding grounds.

"This is a man-made creature..."