Launch a Saturation Bombardment!
The Imperial Capital, the official headquarters of the Secret Service.
"Minister, recently there have been many rumors circulating about unrest in the north, and news about that World Government from Otherworld has also spread."
Green entered the minister's office and looked at Najenda, who was sitting behind the desk, with a worried expression.
"That's normal. With so many people in the imperial court, it's impossible to completely block information."
Najenda paused for a moment while looking at the intelligence documents, then looked up calmly at the other person. "Besides, the public will find out about this sooner or later anyway."
"But now the atmosphere is gradually turning into panic, and some rumors are even saying that the empire, or even the whole world, is about to be completely conquered by the World Government."
Green's face showed resentment and anger.
It's clear he really dislikes this kind of negative talk that boosts others' morale while diminishing his own.
"Weren't we almost speechless when we used your 'Spectator' interrogation to extract information about the World Government?"
Najenda looked up at the ceiling with a solemn expression, speaking softly as if to herself.
"A colossal organization that has centralized power in its home world and then conquered three other worlds in succession—why do we think we won't be the next one?"
"Green, you should know that the Empire hasn't even unified its own world yet, but it has to face an entity that combines the power of four worlds."
"Therefore, it is perfectly normal for people to feel fear."
Green fell silent, unsure of what to say. After a long while, he suddenly looked up and slammed his fist heavily on the desk.
"Minister, in that case, I believe the Empire should immediately cease hostilities with the Alchemi Kingdom in the west and the Shenwa Island Country in the east, and then release the World Government's intelligence to gather the strength of the entire world to deal with this Otherworld invasion!"
Najenda was taken aback by these words.
At first, I thought Green's words were pure fantasy; how could that be possible?
But upon further reflection, it seemed highly feasible, since the World Government's target of conquest was the entire world, and the empire had no need to shoulder the burden alone.
"That makes perfect sense. You must come with me to the palace right now!"
Najenda quickly stood up. She felt there was nothing wrong with this approach and that it should be immediately communicated to His Majesty the Emperor before the ministers were summoned to discuss it.
But just then, the beautiful Amuri burst into the room, her face filled with panic.
"Minister!"
"News has just arrived from the north: following the Volga City, Angulo City has also fallen. Sixty thousand troops and five hundred Imperial Fist Temple disciples who went to reinforce the city have been wiped out. The remaining fifty thousand-plus routed soldiers have fled to the Seka Fortress!"
Najenda frowned after hearing the information, quickly processed it, and asked, "Where is Zhu Tian Rakshasa from the Imperial Fist Temple?"
"He retreated back to Seka Fortress with the routed soldiers and even sent a letter requesting that the Imperial Capital use the 'Dimensional Array' to send him back, claiming he possesses crucial intelligence about the enemy leader!"
Amuri replied in a heavy tone.
"In addition, the Montero City, located south of the Northern Snowfield, is also in dire straits; they have already sent three requests for help."
"They say there's a black monster on the other side, wielding eight long swords like a spider, and every strike it unleashes a massive sword aura hundreds of meters long!"
Najenda could only nod calmly, say "I understand," and then quickly leave the office with Green.
At the same time.
The Imperial Capital has begun to urgently deploy the "Eight Gates Golden Lock" banners, but its coverage area is limited, at most only able to bury an area of one square kilometer into another dimension.
What does one square kilometer mean? The area of Forbidden City in Imu's previous life was 0.72 square kilometers.
Therefore, it's impossible for it to include the entire Imperial Capital.
Certainly.
The civil and military officials didn't care about these things, since their residences were all quite close to the palace, and their own homes certainly wouldn't be missed.
Although the emperor cared for his people and the common folk, he only felt guilty in his heart and would not truly choose to share their joys and sorrows, thus putting himself in a constant state of being assassinated.
He was a wise ruler, but not a saint.
Before long, Najenda and Green arrived at the palace at top speed.
After receiving permission and being inspected by the imperial guards, the two were led by a eunuch to the Xuan Hall, where the emperor usually conducted his business.
But here they also saw General Budo.
Turn out to be.
General Budo is preparing to lead his Air Force to the north soon to confront the invaders from Otherworld, and that's why he's come to report to the Emperor.
However, after Najenda relayed the intelligence she had just received from the North, and then signaled to Green to propose a ceasefire and alliance with both the East and the West,
General Budo felt that he did not need to leave the Imperial Capital for the time being.
"Your Majesty, I think Green's idea is excellent. Moreover, if we can reach a truce with both sides, then General Esdeath and Brand will be free to deal with the situation."
The emperor nodded thoughtfully.
He also felt that the World Government shouldn't have allowed the Empire to fight alone, but there were two key issues involved.
He immediately told them.
"So how do we convince the Alchemi Kingdom, the Shenwa Island Country that the World Government's affairs are real, and not some kind of conspiracy of ours?"
"Furthermore, joining forces with them to fight against the World Government means we have to open our defenses on both the east and west sides, allowing their large forces to enter the Empire. How do we deal with the risks involved?"
"This."
Najenda, Budo, Green fell into deep thought.
After a moment, Green adjusted his glasses and spoke again, "Making them believe us is easy; we can just send the prisoners we've captured over there. They have their own ways of getting the information they want."
Najenda and the others nodded in agreement.
After all, they were two great civilizations that had been able to contend with the Empire for nearly a thousand years, so their methods for extracting intelligence were certainly not lacking.
"As for the second question..."
"The North has essentially fallen, so let the Alchemi Kingdom enter directly from Plato. As for the Shenwa Island Country, we just need to have the navy temporarily open the East Blue."
Green recalled the map of the entire continent in his mind and continued.
"The snow-capped mountain range where that 'Star Gate' is located is on the edge of the continent, near the East Blue. In fact, launching an attack from the sea would be the most suitable option."
"In this way, they won't need to enter the heart of the empire at all. As for how to get them out after the war, I personally think it's pointless to consider that now."
The emperor was quite surprised after listening to his long speech, but then his eyes showed admiration, and he thought that he would send him to the Secretariat for further training.
But now is not the time to talk about that.
"Very well, I will have all the officials discuss this matter at the next Grand Court Assembly. However, there is no time to lose; those prisoners must be sent over immediately so that both the East and the West can be informed of the World Government's affairs as soon as possible!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Najenda and the others quickly bowed in praise. Just then, Budo suddenly suggested, "Your Majesty, could we try launching a ballistic missile at that Star Gate Base?"
"If all goes well, it will not only cause some casualties and damage, but also slow down their advance. And if it is found that they are unable to deal with ballistic missiles, then I can launch a full-scale bombardment against them!"