A Second Star Gate World?

Ashika Star Gate Base.

"Hello?"

"This is Ranode. We have taken control of the situation in Kongokaku."

On the desk of Senior Director Addison, the Den Den Mushi reported solemnly with a serious expression.

"However, the Shogunate's high command itself nominated Ayame Yomogawa as the new shogun, so they did not eliminate or intimidate them."

"This is a good thing, but it's also a bad thing," Addison said thoughtfully.

"It's indeed surprising. We were supposed to push Ayame Yomogawa to become the new shogun, and then use the 'Hunters rebellion' to purge the opponents."

"Although everything is going smoothly now, it has sown the seeds of future problems, and something is bound to happen later," sighed Senior Director Ranode.

Addison nodded and said, "We can only mention it to CIPHER POL; they're the experts in this area!"

"By the way, we found some very valuable things here."

Senior Director Ranode in Kongokaku, looked at the several important items that had been initially selected on the table and spoke into the Den Den Mushi in his hand.

"Oh? Tell me about it."

The Senior Director at Addison was very interested in this matter.

"In the database here, we found the complete set of blueprints for the 'McClatchy Mechanism High-Pressure Special Steam Engine,' and the text on them is all in English Script, so it must be from the original Europa Continent!"

"There are also blueprints for building those large Armored Train called 'Hayajiro,' castle designs for 'post stations' in various places, and maps of the distribution of mineral resources within Hinomoto the Shogunate has explored over the past two hundred years!"

Addison's smile grew brighter as he listened at the Star Gate Base, but he paused for a moment when Ranode said what he was about to say.

"Besides that, there's also a world map!"

"A world map?"

Senior Director Addison jumped to his feet, exclaiming in surprise, "We really found it! Quick, hang up the call, we'll use the Projection Den Den Mushi!"

"No need. I brought a fax machine with me. I've already taken pictures of the world map and mineral resource map and sent them over there. You can send them to your superiors back home."

Senior Director Ranode chuckled.

"As for these design drawings, I will have someone pack them up and send them over. I believe those scientists would prefer to see the originals, right?"

"Good!"

Senior Director Addison had nothing more to say. He immediately hung up the Den Den Mushi call, then called his secretary outside and instructed, "Go check if any faxes have arrived and send them to me immediately!"

One hour later.

The Holy Land, Mary Geoise, Authority Room.

Two high-definition maps were projected into the air by Visual Den Den Mushi), allowing the five men who held the highest power in the world to view them conveniently.

"Hinomoto really is an island," Jaygarcia Saint Saturn said with a smile.

"Yes, judging from the markings above, the Asia Continent is right next to it, then the continent of the Europa Continent, the Africa Continent to the west, the Australia Continent to the south, and on the other side of the sea to the east, there are the continents of the North America Continent and South America Continent."

Marcus Saint Mars squinted and recited the English Script markings on the map one by one, then chuckled, "It seems the Kabane World isn't small after all!"

"Considering the size of Hinomoto, the Australia Continent to the south appears to be more than three times larger than Alabasta."

Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter nodded.

"According to previous intelligence, the Kabane originated from the Europa Continent. Judging from this map, the Asia Continent and Africa Continent, which are connected to it, are most likely also ravaged by the Kabane."

Topman Saint Topman Warcury's serious face curled slightly at the corners of his mouth as he chuckled, "If we consider the Kabane as a resource, then the three continents opposite are essentially devoid of people, but brimming with various resources!"

"Ahem, that's a bit of a roundabout way of thinking. We should focus on Hinomoto in Japan first. The other continents are there, they can't just disappear. Let's take it slow."

Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro offered a reminder.

This drew their attention to the map of Hinomoto's mineral resources, where they discovered that there were quite a few mineral deposits marked on it.

There are only four places where the font is the largest and most prominent.

"Sado Gold, Kai Gold, Kamaishi Iron, Iwami Silver"

Topman Saint Topman Warcury, as the highest leader of the State Council, was most concerned about these natural resources. The more he looked at them, the happier he became, and the smile on his face grew more and more pronounced.

"There's Iron Mine here! I wonder how big it is? I'll have the Mineral Resources Department send someone over to take a look later."

Regardless, for the World Government in the Sea Star World, where Iron Mine resources are scarce, finding an Iron Mine is definitely a great thing.

On the contrary, gold and silver mines were not given much attention.

"No wonder the people of this world can lay railway tracks everywhere, and there are Armored Train one after another. Even the firearms are made of metal."

Topman Saint Topman Warcury sighed with emotion.

"But now they're all ours!"

Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro, holding the Shodai Kitetsu tightly, said, his eyes fixed intently on the world map, "Even a small Hinomoto has so many mineral resources, then..."

These words caused the other four to glance at him speechlessly. Who was it that just said not to go the long way around?

But they could all understand this excitement; that's the charm of a world map—it shrinks the entire world and presents it to people.

"Conquest of all worlds, this is conquest of all worlds! One Kabane World has given us everything of an entire world. What will happen when we encounter even more worlds in the future?"

At this moment, the Five Elders' breathing became heavy, but their eyes burned with a flame called ambition.

Without a doubt, this generation of Five Elders will become the most famous Five Elders in history, and it is a foregone conclusion that they will be remembered in history!

At this moment, Topman Saint Topman Warcury took a deep breath.

"Let's calm down first."

"To mine these Iron Mine and gold mines, there are many things that need to be prepared: the rule of the Shogunate, the elimination of the Kabane, the surveying by technical personnel, the organization of labor, and the transportation of equipment. I estimate that it will be difficult to start mining for the time being this year."

Marcus Saint Mars nodded and said, "The shipyard also needs time to be built, and after that, the ships will need time to be manufactured. These things can't be rushed; we can only wait patiently!"

"Yes, the Army will also need to send in more troops to speed up training while simultaneously clearing out the Kabane Hinomoto."

"From now on, this Hinomoto will be our base in the Kabane World, so necessary cleaning is still needed!" Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro added.

At this moment, Topman Saint Topman Warcury straightened up, glanced at his four colleagues, and solemnly proposed, "Gentlemen, I believe it's time to officially announce the Star Gate matter to the government!"

Currently, although many high-ranking officials within the World Government are aware of the other world, it has not yet been officially announced, which prevents them from maximizing their work efficiency in many situations.

"You want to convene a government conference?" Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, summon all senior officials and generals at the division level and above from the military, the State Council, the Judiciary, the Propaganda Administration, and CIPHER POL. Have all departments participate in the discussion on the Kabane World and come up with a comprehensive development plan!"

After speaking, Topman Saint Topman Warcury looked at everyone with a meaningful expression.

"This will also serve as a valuable experience for future Star Gate World. I expect Lord Imu will open the Star Gate to the second world soon."

"Perhaps next year!"

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