Empire Seeks Peace

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Teigu World, Imperial Capital.

Within the Teigu: Eight Gates Golden Lock.

The emperor Wano Script gathered once again at the Purple Dawn Hall.

Because the diplomatic team previously sent to the Star Gate Base has returned.

However, only about forty people returned, and the leader was not the diplomat Giovanni.

It was his diplomatic aide, Teddy, but that was enough to bring all sorts of information to the imperial high command.

At this time.

The emperor sat upright on the dragon throne on the platform, expressionless as he watched the crowd below read and copy the manuscript.

From his angle, he could clearly see the expressions on everyone's faces gradually turning from shock to even terror.

Perhaps, this is what I used to be like.

With a total area comparable to the entire empire, no, perhaps also including the Otherworld continent of the Alchemi Kingdom to the west, as its main base for the war front.

Just reading about this kind of thing is terrifying.

Not to mention Teddy and the others, who were doing so with the permission of the World Government.

They brought back a Den Den Mushi (Den Den Mushi) containing multi-angle images of the ' Giant World, the Canberra Continent (Australia).

The vast military facilities, the terrifying force of tens of millions of soldiers.

Those trenches, stretching for hundreds or even nearly a thousand kilometers, crisscrossed the land.

The densely packed bunkers, anti-aircraft guns, howitzers, heavy tanks, and black trucks

A fleet of roaring fighter jets soared back and forth in the sky.

Flying Warship and airships floated in the sky.

All of this gives the impression that the World Government has turned the entire world into a war fortress!

These magnificent scenes were enough to send chills down the spines of the Emperor, Najenda, the Minister of Home Affairs of Shao'er, the Treasurer of Ezra, and General Budo, who had just returned.

Only the longing and excitement in the eyes of the Dr. Stylish grew stronger.

When they heard that this 'Giant World' had been sentenced to twenty years of so-called 'absolute freedom' for killing a World Government Army Headquarters Admiral a previous war, they were shocked to learn that the Giants had been deprived of their freedom.

The Den Den Mushi also includes high-definition images of the current state of major cities in the former Marley.

This allowed the emperor and others to witness firsthand what a society without any order was like.

Most people in the city have become humanoid beasts, completely adhering to the bloody law of the jungle.

They laughed wildly, using their strength and weapons to bully any weakling they disliked.

Then they were killed by even stronger attackers, who stole the bloodstained supplies they had just acquired.

These scenes...

This sent chills down the spines of the emperor and his entourage, giving them a complete understanding of just how terrifying the World Government truly was.

The emperor himself even felt a sense of relief amidst lingering fear.

Fortunately, the previous 'Five-Path Rotary Furnace' did not actually kill the Air Force Admiral who was supposedly called 'Azure Dragon'.

Otherwise.

The future of the empire may also be just as 'free'.

And now.

Inside the main hall, the civil and military officials were undergoing a painful process of being deeply shocked and impacted.

Because the emperor no longer wanted to continue the war.

Even if there are only a few of the Five-Path Rotary Furnace left, even if there are still many missiles in stock.

Even with the trump card of the 'Supreme Teigu', and even with the Empire's army of hundreds of thousands.

These things no longer gave him the confidence to defeat the World Government.

Or rather...

He no longer dares to use the 'Five-Path Rotary Furnace'.

Even if the remaining few are used properly, there is a real chance to kill one of the World Government's Admiral.

He wouldn't dare!

Because the World Government has too many Admiral.

Killing an Admiral would have no positive effect other than thoroughly enraging the World Government and bringing a tragic fate to one's own world.

In comparison, joining the World Government seems like a much brighter option!

Not to mention, it seems their side even has a chance to become the first Otherworld force to join the World Government?

As an emperor, he was all too aware of the immense political value involved.

The emperor was right.

Just like how Biba Amatori was able to rise smoothly and rapidly within the World Government, with his strength increasing like a rocket, it was not only due to his own talent and abilities.

This is also closely related to the fact that he was the first person from another world to join the World Government and the first person from Otherworld to come to the Sea Star Homeworld.

Therefore, from the perspective of the 'Teigu World' as a whole.

As the first Otherworld to join the World Government, it will undoubtedly receive some degree of political influence in the future.

As for whether the Empire will be the first Otherworld nation to join the World Government.

The emperor himself was very confident.

Because they have the strongest overall strength, and they were the first country to send a diplomatic team to the World Government!

A moment later.

Purple Dawn Hall, as more and more people finished reading the documents, the atmosphere began to become noisy.

Each person's voice trembled noticeably with fear.

"Quiet!"

Upon seeing this, the two eunuchs in front of the stage stepped forward and shouted in unison, instantly silencing all other noises.

"My esteemed ministers, I have decided to cease hostilities and make peace with the World Government, and will submit a request to join their ranks. Do any of you have any objections?"

The emperor looked at them calmly.

He was actually unwilling to accept this, after all, the empire had always been domineering for thousands of years.

Despite facing two adversaries— the Alchemi Kingdom and the Shenwa Island Country —it remained standing and even maintained overall dominance.

He wouldn't have made such a shameful choice if the World Government's power hadn't been so overwhelmingly terrifying.

Sigh, I wonder how I'll explain myself to the past emperors when I meet them in the underworld.

As the emperor was filled with mixed emotions, the civil and military officials below the stage looked at each other in bewilderment.

Finally, they bowed in unison and exclaimed in perfect unison, "Your Majesty is wise! We will obey your decree!"

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The emperor was speechless. He obeyed the imperial edict, which effectively shifted the responsibility back to the emperor.

But he was indeed the leader of the empire, and if he didn't shoulder this greatest responsibility, who would? So he could only accept it helplessly.

"Ahem, then that's settled."

"After the court assembly, Governor Shao'er, use that Den Den Mushi to express our stance to the World Government, and also inquire about the procedures required for joining."

"I will obey Your Majesty's command!"

Consul Shao'er, standing at the head of the civil service, nodded solemnly.

"By the way, has General Brand's body been found?"

At this moment, the emperor looked at General Budo, who was standing at the head of the military officers.

The latter, whose posture was always upright, seemed to be slightly hunched over for some reason.

"Your Majesty, the situation was too chaotic at the time, and I was unable to bring General Brand back. In addition, Vice Admiral Leone of the Army is also missing."

"Is that so? What a pity. It seems we can only build a cenotaph for Brand."

The emperor sighed deeply, thinking to himself, "Incursio, what a pity."

Speaking of which...

Nahashu of the Army and Tatsumi of the Imperial Guard have both been captured by the World Government.

I wonder if I'll be able to get my money back after joining?

The latter, in particular.

Previously, the emperor had considered retrieving Admiral Brand's remains.

He then gave the Teigu: Incursio to Tatsumi.

Now look what's happened, both are gone!