A Video That Came as a Shock

Before long, a video file recorded by the helicopter, along with detailed testimony, was delivered to Tendo Kikunojou.

The somewhat aged-looking Tendo Kikunojou silently picked up the Self-Defense Force's written account and began reading.

As he casually flipped through it, his expression changed drastically.

At first, merely reading the soldiers' accounts had left him uncertain. But when he opened the video on his laptop, a flash of horror passed through his eyes.

"Contact every council member immediately and convene an emergency meeting. I'll go inform Lady Seitenshi at once!"

"Yes!"

The subordinate who had delivered the documents also wore an uncertain, alarmed expression and did not dare linger any longer.

He immediately left Tendo Kikunojou's office to notify all the council members.

Not long afterward, escorted by her guards, Seitenshi arrived at the highest conference hall in Tokyo Building.

The moment she entered, she saw the important politicians already seated in the hall, quietly awaiting her arrival.

Taking her place at the head of the table, Seitenshi looked doubtfully at Tendo Kikunojou, who sat at the foremost seat to her right.

"Chief Minister, what has happened that you felt compelled to convene such an urgent meeting?"

Tendo Kikunojou rose to his feet and gave Seitenshi a slight bow.

"Lady Seitenshi, the reason for this emergency meeting is that the news brought back by the Self-Defense Force is simply too unbelievable."

After saying that, Tendo Kikunojou wasted no words and lightly clapped his hands.

The vast conference room was plunged into darkness.

Then a projector lit up, and an image appeared on the enormous screen in the conference room.

At first, it was merely footage of the helicopter flying normally. But as it slowly approached that enormous God Tree—

Everyone's expressions gradually turned grave.

Only by observing the God Tree up