We have a level system in place for mankind.

It's an artificial creature, which means it was created by the Quell clan.

I say, Roland steps out of the fence and looks at Fadalag.

This creature was left behind by the Quell clan, right?

Roland nodded in confirmation.

"Yes, what the Quells were raising escaped and were wild, and we are capturing and raising them."

When that happens, what is a mine of red lightning stones?

“This is where Fadalag escaped and built his nest.”

Secretary of Defense Collinson has a tough look on his face.

What's the matter?

When I call out, you look at me with a hard face.

“I was wondering how long it would take us to build enough fadalag breeding grounds to produce the red thunderstone we imported.”

“If the United States builds with all its strength, will it be completed in about three years?”

Secretary of Defense Collinson nodded.

“Why did Japan not bring the Red Thunderstone to Europe?”

“Because there was a civil war. If we give power to a region like this, we might use it to produce weapons."

I didn't want to be told that the civil war had escalated because Japan had brought in red thunderstones.

"In that regard, was the United States lucky?"

Corinthian Defense Secretary Collinson said the civil war was about to start. It was President Salinger who decided to quell the chaos and move to the food area. The president may be regarded as a competent person.

I asked about the energy situation in the United States that bothered me.

“Why won't the United States build a nuclear power plant in the food area?”

“It's under construction, but I hear it'll take years to complete. Are you going to build it in Agarta as well?"

"I'm worried about one type of power supply." It is important to disperse the power supply, as there is a risk of disease spreading to Fadalag. ”

Agarta is focusing on hydroelectric power and red lightning stones, but there was also talk of building nuclear power when the dam for power generation was completed. We will probably consider a small module furnace, etc.

The top players representing Agarta's urban state value safety over economy. She left a dangerous planet and gained a safe agarta, so it seems that she has a strong desire to cherish it.

I gave Roland the booklet "How to raise fadalag" that I had prepared before. It is, of course, an English version. Previously, there was a discussion about how to build a good relationship with the United States.

At that time, it was concluded that the method for producing the red lightning stone, which was the energy source, would also have to be handed over. It was prepared immediately after that.

We captured some fadalags and put them in the case. Give them together with the necessary tablets for breeding.

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After paying tribute to the people of Agarta, Roland returns to Oshima and heads to the United States.

"Roland, what do you think of the Japanese attitude?"

"I think they're kind people."

"I don't deny that, but you didn't tell me about Fadalag just by being kind."

Roland tilted his head.

What do you mean?

“You're afraid, no, you don't want to be hostile to my country.”

“Isn't that natural?”

Of course, right? If a country with a hegemonic tendency acquires the secrets of the Crimson Thunderstone, it will keep them secret until other countries are weakened, and if they are weakened, they will try to control the Crimson Thunderstone with their weapons. "

"Compared to such a country, Japan is a splendid country."

“That's right, and we're taking good measures.”

What is a countermeasure?

"It's a countermeasure in the event of an attack by an adversary." You built a barrier around the Stone Circle and placed a guard around it. "

"Oh, is that it?" I took it for granted that my country was doing the same thing. "

"It's also costly."

The Rolands, returning to America's food areas, reported to President Salinger.

"Did you breed such a thing in Japan?"... that's unexpected. "

“Mr President, we are investing in nuclear power, but why not change our policy and focus on raising fadalags?”

When Roland suggested it, he let out a sigh. The construction of the nuclear power plant was delayed, which was a problem.

“What does Japan think about energy?”

"First of all, it seems that we are planning to expand red lightning stone power generation and also expand hydroelectric power generation."

"That's a reasonable line." However, Japan needs more power than Japan does. Nuclear power will be indispensable. "

As a result of the review, the Ministry of Energy's Director of Dirk was summoned, and the construction of the nuclear power plant, which had not yet begun in earnest, was interrupted, and the Fadalag breeding ground was built with the budget.

“Is Japan going to provide red lightning stone technology to Europe?”

“I don't think I'm going to offer it until the civil war is over.”

“I see. We don't know which way to go.”

Europe's civil war is slowly subsiding, but it is expected to take years to complete. There were so many deep-seated causes.

“I think this is a good way to solve the energy problem. The next step is how to secure the missing resources.”

“If we can get the energy, maybe we can fix it?”

The President asked.

“Paper products, cotton, etc., will need to increase their workforce and increase their productivity.”

“Can't we develop machines for production and replace the workforce?”

"It will take time to develop that machine."

“This is not a time for luxury. If you devise something and it's still not enough, you have to endure it. Isn't Japan the same?"

"That's true, but..."

“We will recreate the civilization that we have built on Earth in our food areas. And we have to become a country where our country is a goal for other surviving nations."