The Wail of Scorpio

Seitenshi's words fell, and the command room immediately sank into silence.

After a long while.

Tendo Kikunojou pushed his wheelchair out from the shadows.

"Seitenshi, perhaps this is an opportunity for Tokyo!"

Tendo Kikunojou's words immediately drew the attention of most people in the hall.

Seitenshi looked at her chief advisor in confusion. At a time like this, what opportunity could Tokyo possibly have?

Seeing the confusion in Seitenshi's eyes, a trace of gloom flashed through Tendo Kikunojou's gaze.

"Now that we have obtained the Seven Stars Legacy, we can use its functions to lure Scorpio toward the Empire."

"What?!"

As soon as Tendo Kikunojou finished speaking, everyone in the hall rose to their feet.

"Chief Advisor, have you gone mad?! Do you know the consequences of doing this?! That thing destroyed the capital of Eagle Nation! This will only bring an even greater disaster upon Tokyo!"

An elderly councilman with a square face suddenly berated Tendo Kikunojou.

"Oh? Does Elder Jun have a better solution? My method may be a gamble, but it is Tokyo's best choice at present.

First, it can make the Empire help us solve Tokyo's greatest problem. Second, even if it fails, so long as we conceal the fact that we possess the Seven Stars Legacy, will the Empire really know it was us?

Besides, I never said we would lure that monster directly to the Empire's encampment—only nearby. Could the Empire possibly stand by and watch a threat to those children appear near them?"

As Tendo Kikunojou explained, Elder Jun, who had vehemently opposed the plan, fell silent.

Indeed, so long as they did not openly oppose the Empire, no matter how things turned out afterward, Tokyo would have room to maneuver.

After pondering for a moment, Elder Jun nodded at Seitenshi.

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