Far-Northern Demon Attack!
Although Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro made the decision to first investigate the true nature of the Teigu World.
But this matter has indeed made World Government start to consider it.
Is it possible to establish cooperation with Otherworld civilizations through means other than military conquest?
Thinking about it carefully, at a rate of one Star Gate per year...
It seems unlikely that the World Government would wage a world war against every Otherworld.
That will eventually drag them down, won't it?
Could we first engage in friendly contact and communication, and then decide whether to use force based on the actual situation?
This is what the Five Elders and even Imu above them need to consider.
Certainly.
If we encounter a world stronger than our own, then there's no point in even thinking about cooperation.
Close the Star Gate temporarily to sever all contact, and reopen Star Gate to negotiate once you've become stronger.
The next day, in the Teigu World.
Around 4 PM, a diplomatic team sent by the Empire arrived.
Braving the cold winds and snow of the snow-capped mountains, they rode on enormous 'Flame Rabbit'.
They were escorted by a 500-man main combat battalion led by the Army Commodore.
They successfully arrived at the outer edge of the valley where the Star Gate Base was located.
The person who came to greet them at the base gate was not the highest-ranking military officer here, but Admiral "Akainu" Sakazuki of the Army Headquarters.
Instead, it was Saffrey Lars, a committee member who came all the way from the Sea Star Homeworld, who serves as the Director of the Foreign Affairs Department of the Otherworld Strategy Committee.
Besides.
Beside Commissioner Saffrey Lars was Senior Director O'Connor, who served as the head of the 'Giant World' government division.
There were also a dozen or so CIPHER POL-1 personnel dressed in black suits around them.
Because their duty is to provide personal protection for political officials of the World Government.
"Welcome to the World Government's Star Gate Base in the 'Teigu World'. I am Saffrey Lars."
Commissioner Saffrey Lars, naturally taking the lead, greeted the several high-ranking imperial officials who approached.
He then introduced himself and O'Connor, who was standing next to him.
Teigu World
The high-ranking officials from the Imperial Foreign Affairs Department exchanged bewildered glances.
They never expected that the World Government would give their world a code name.
Moreover, the code name sounds quite fitting and descriptive.
"Hello, I am Giovanni, the Imperial Foreign Minister. I have come here to have an in-depth exchange with you, to see if we can secure a precious peace for both of us, as well as fair and just cooperation and trade!"
Giovanni shook hands with Commissioner Saffrey Lars and then explained his purpose in a very sincere manner.
"Hehehe, that's good."
Commissioner Saffrey Lars smiled noncommittally.
"However, the weather here is harsh and very cold, making it unsuitable as a location for our conversation. Therefore, we would like to invite you all to O'Connor's ' Giant World 'Senior Director."
"To another world?!"
Giovanni and the other officials from the Imperial Foreign Affairs Department were stunned and didn't know how to respond.
I'm willing to say yes; there's some anticipation, but also tension and worry.
After all, the other worlds are completely unknown to them. What if they go there and can't come back?
But if they say they don't want to, it makes them seem cowardly.
"Very well, since you have allowed us to come here, I believe you have sufficient sincerity for this conversation. We have nothing to worry about, please!"
Ultimately, diplomat Giovanni made the decision.
He did not believe that the World Government harbored any ill intentions towards them.
Otherwise, those soldiers in black would have detained him long ago.
"Good."
Commissioner Saffrey Lars looked at the determination and fearlessness in Giovanni's eyes and showed undisguised admiration.
"Please."
"Excuse me."
Soon, the hundred or so diplomatic team members from the Empire, led by Commissioner Saffrey Lars and Senior Director O'Connor, stepped through the steel gates of the Star Gate Base.
Next, they will travel through the 'Shrinking Tunnel' to reach the Star Gate Base of the 'Giant World'.
Then, passengers boarded prepared black cars and drove across the Canberra Continent (Australia) to the Air Force port base by the sea.
From there, they transferred to a Flying Warship and headed to the port of call on Paradis Island.
The World Government branch building is located there.
Because the Canberra Continent was designated as a military zone, it came under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces.
The World Government Division is a subordinate agency of the State Council.
Just as Giovanni and his companions were about to step into the 'Biochemical Safety Station' and embark on an unforgettable journey.
Suddenly.
The entire Star Gate Base began to shake violently with a rumbling sound.
This threw the imperial delegation, mostly composed of ordinary people, into chaos, and also plunged the entire valley area centered around the base into disarray.
"What's going on?!"
"Earthquake?"
"Oh no, this tremor will definitely trigger an avalanche!"
At the same time, a lot of gunfire and artillery sounds came from the north.
This made many people in the base realize that it might not have been a simple natural earthquake.
It was an attack!
The unit responsible for guarding the Star Gate Base is the 5th Division of the 1st Main Battle Legion.
Its division commander was Vice Admiral Dalmatian, who had transferred from the Marine Headquarters.
This person is skilled in Physical Arts combat and is also a user of the Zoan Dog-Dog Fruit, Model: Dalmatian.
He had just run out of the warm office.
A messenger maintaining the 'Thunder Breathing' suddenly appeared before him like a golden lightning bolt, shouting loudly despite his violently shaking body.
"Reporting to the division commander!"
"A Nine-Tails fox, sixty or seventy meters tall, with snow-white fur, has appeared in the north, capable of unleashing various ice and snow-related abilities."
"Outer forces are engaged them; they request immediate support from base!"
Dalmatian frowned upon hearing this.
Just as he was about to say something, Sakazuki walked over with Shiryu behind him.
"Dalmatian, you stay at the base to maintain order and deal with those avalanches. As for that big fox, I'll handle it!"
After issuing the order.
Sakazuki didn't wait for his reply and directly transformed his lower body into elemental form.
Amidst the blazing red light and billowing smoke, it shot out towards the northern sky.
Instantly.
A loud bang was heard.
A violent blast of air, carrying a strong smell of sulfur, surged and spread.
The snowflakes falling around us dissipated completely under the shockwave.
This forced Vice Admiral Dalmatian to raise his arm to shield himself from the strong Tornado.
His black overcoat whistled and throbbed in the wind.
Meanwhile, Shiryu eagerly followed Sakazuki, using Geppo to keep up.
"Admiral Akainu."
Vice Admiral Dalmatian silently watched Sakazuki's figure soar into the sky, propelled by the lava.
It has to be said.
Having a powerful Admiral by your side gives you a great sense of security, no matter what the situation.
Although we don't know what that big fox is, now that Sakazuki has made his move, there's nothing to worry about anymore.
In comparison, the escalating avalanches on the mountains are probably the real problem.
What Dalmatian didn't expect was that the big fox in the north was indeed a big problem.
It is referred to as the 'Ice Demon God' in the records of the Alchemi Kingdom.
In the realm of Shenwa Island Country, it is referred to as the 'Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox'.
But in the Empire, they are called the 'Far-Northern Demon'.
It is Divine Beast, an Immortal Spirit, and one of the most Danger Beasts.
He was also the owner of the jar of blood that Esdeath had drunk before!