Questioning

Before long, several helicopters landed on a safe patch of grass nearby.

Self-Defense Force soldiers dressed in black and fully armed swiftly jumped out of the aircraft.

However, before they had taken more than a few steps, they were surrounded by a group of Imperial Army soldiers.

"Which one of you is in charge here? Step forward and speak!"

An Imperial major with a katana at his waist stepped forward and shouted. His gaze was sharp, and a powerful aura radiated from his entire body.

In an instant, the Self-Defense Force soldiers felt immense pressure.

"We are the Tokyo Self-Defense Force Special Forces. What army are you from, and why have you appeared in our Tokyo Area?"

The captain from the helicopter had no choice but to force himself forward against the pressure and answer.

"Tokyo Area?" The Imperial major echoed mockingly with a half-smile.

"Are you sure this is the Tokyo Area? Aren't you all hiding inside those Monoliths, barely clinging to life? What right do you have to call this your Tokyo Area?

"I'm telling you, from today onward, this place belongs to the Empire. If you don't accept that, feel free to send troops to attack us—but bear the consequences yourselves!"

"Damn it! Captain, this guy is way too arrogant!"

Unable to suppress his anger, one soldier stepped forward and complained. The Self-Defense Force captain's expression was no better.

Although this place had nearly fallen and been occupied by Gastrea, it had once always been Sakura Country territory.

Yet now, someone had suddenly come to occupy the place and declared that it would be forcibly designated as territory of some Empire.

"That is absolutely impossible!"

"Do you know what you're doing? Humanity is facing an unprecedented Great Catastrophe.

"Every nation is uniting and actively cooperating to resist