In the Public Morals Committee's office.
Tatsuya Shiba had arrived at the school earlier, was already sitting there waiting for Yunyi. Upon seeing him approach, Tatsuya Shiba greeted him first.
Yunyi responded and then activated soundproofing magic in the office.
Seeing his actions, Tatsuya Shiba help but frown.
"Things are a bit complicated. Take a look at these first." Yunyi got straight to the point, handing the terminal directly to Tatsuya Shiba. It displayed the intelligence information that Mayumi Saegusa had compiled that morning.
Upon seeing this, Tatsuya Shiba was initially somewhat puzzled. However, after reviewing all the information, he immediately formed a guess.
"So, Yunyi, do you think that the America military has reached a cooperation agreement with Gu Jie, the leader of ' Blanche,' to prepare for an invasion of Japan? And the power they rely on is those people possessed by ' Parasite '?" Tatsuya Shiba asked.
Yunyi nodded, and after taking the terminal back from Tatsuya Shiba, he said, "Although it's just speculation, I think it's probably true. However, what I'm a little unsure about now is whether the Japan military's actions are related to this. If so, did the military receive information and prepare for war in advance? Or is the Japan military really preparing to go to war with the Allied Powers?"
"If it's the former, then it's a good thing for me. But if it's the latter, Tatsuya, you'll be caught in a pincer movement," Yunyi teased.
Tatsuya Shiba pursed his lips; he had also thought of this. Just as Yunyi said, if it really was the latter, then for Japan, it wouldn't be as simple as being attacked from both sides.
"What are your plans in telling me all this information?" After a moment, Tatsuya Shiba asked after gathering his thoughts.
"Of course, it's for you to verify and then figure out a solution." Yunyi shrugged. "You're the Strategic-Class Magic of 101. If war really breaks out, they'll definitely send you into battle, right? Whether it's you or Mio Itsuwa from the Itsuwa Family, you're both Japan's trump cards in this war."
"Regarding this kind of battle..." Tatsuya Shiba hesitated for a moment before continuing, "You're right, if war breaks out, Unit 101 will definitely participate. However, fighting on home soil, I don't think Kazama would agree to use ' Material Burst '."
"Heh~" Yunyi chuckled, "Who knows? Harunobu Kazama is no pushover."
Upon hearing Yunyi's assessment of Harunobu Kazama, Tatsuya Shiba merely opened his mouth slightly but made no response. To him, Harunobu Kazama was both a superior and a friend. However, to Yunyi, Harunobu Kazama was an absolute enemy. It was quite normal for him to have such an assessment of Harunobu Kazama.
"I already know about it, and I'll verify it as soon as possible. But I have a question, Yunyi. If it were a war between Japan and the America, you wouldn't get involved, right?" Tatsuya Shiba asked.
This is the most crucial issue for him. If Yunyi doesn't get involved, Japan's magicians might still be able to win the war. But if Yunyi gets involved, or even sides with the America, then things will become very complicated.
"Of course not." Yunyi gave Tatsuya Shiba a clear answer.
"I understand. That's all for now. I'll be going." Tatsuya Shiba stood up. He had gotten the answer he wanted, so there was no need for him to stay any longer.
Yunyi responded Tatsuya Shiba. However, the two parted ways as soon as they left the door, one going to Class A of Subject 1 and the other to Class E of Subject 2.
Just as Yunyi was exchanging information with Tatsuya Shiba, Katsuto Jumonji also approached Mayumi Saegusa.
Initially, the opposition raised by Katsuto Jumonji on behalf of the Jumonji Family caused a rift between the two former friends. Since then, Katsuto Jumonji and Mayumi Saegusa have seen each other much less often. Now, both of them have stepped down from their positions at the First High School, and even their work-related contact has been severed.
The reason why Katsuto Jumonji approached Mayumi Saegusa was because of the latest news he had just received.
" Saegusa, you should know about the military's movements, right?" Katsuto Jumonji cut to the chase and stated his purpose directly.
Hearing him say that, Mayumi Saegusa became serious. She nodded and replied, "Yes, I already know. However, the Saegusa Family hasn't gotten the exact reason yet. Jumonji-kun, you came to see me, is there some news from your side?"
Katsuto Jumonji nodded. After sending the information stored on his terminal to Mayumi Saegusa, he said, "Through the Jumonji Family's connections, I obtained some intelligence. This military action is an attempt to use the war as a pretext to forcibly conscript domestic mages. The root cause is Yunyi. The military cannot abandon the massive-scale magic he used in Ogasawara."
At this point, Katsuto Jumonji somewhat helpless. After reaching an agreement with the other families of the Ten Master Clans, he made a deal with Yunyi. Yunyi would help solve the ecological problems of the Ogasawara Islands, and they would be responsible for stopping the military's excessive actions.
Yunyi has fulfilled his promise; the frozen sea near the Ogasawara Islands has thawed. Although the ecosystem is still recovering, the worst outcome has been avoided. However, while Yunyi has fulfilled his promise, the military has circumvented theirs using this method.
"Hehe, this is really..." Mayumi Saegusa touched her forehead and smiled wryly.
She had a brief conversation with Yunyi this morning about their positions, and now this message had arrived. If Katsuto Jumonji said was true, Mayumi Saegusa could already guess what Yunyi's plans were without even thinking.
"So, Jumonji-kun, what brings you to me? Or is there something you want me to do?" Mayumi Saegusa asked.
After a moment of silence, Katsuto Jumonji said, "I hope you..."
At this point, Katsuto Jumonji paused, unsure of what to say next. While he hadn't yet confirmed Yunyi's identity, he had a guess. Moreover, Yunyi himself hadn't concealed it, so Katsuto Jumonji already had a clear idea. However, if his guess was true, the military's actions would completely push Yunyi to the opposite side. When that happened, things would be difficult to handle.
Katsuto Jumonji could naturally understand Mayumi Saegusa's attitude. After thinking for a moment, she finally decided to tell Katsuto Jumonji about the movements of the American army.