Trump Card

Even as Yunyi stood up, Retsu Kudou had anticipated this scene. He immediately erected a defensive spell in front of him, but his magic was shattered without a moment's resistance against " Japan Annihilation " spear. The lightning spear pierced Retsu Kudou's heart, and with that, the last member of the Kudou Family, the magic master Retsu Kudou who once held the title of the world's most skillful magician, perished.

The dark golden doorway vanished, and only then did the other family heads, including Maya Yotsuba, come to their senses. They stared at the corpses of Retsu Kudou and the government official, their lips twitching involuntarily.

"This child is truly decisive," sighed Gouki Ichijo.

"If we hadn't been so decisive, we might not have supported him so much," said Atsuko Mutsuzuka.

"But what decision did the military make? Why did it suddenly provoke him to take action? Mayumi, can you tell us?" Koichi Saegusa asked.

Mayumi Saegusa nodded and relayed the information transmitted from the terminal to the heads of the families.

"It seems there's been an internal split within the military. Some radical officers led a portion of the garrison to the positions in Aichi Prefecture and launched a surprise attack on the location of the Great Asian Alliance Army in Aichi Prefecture while we were negotiating with them."

"The army dispatched by the Great Asian Alliance this time was mainly composed of ground forces and heavy troops, with mages making up a very small number. With the assistance of the mages, the Japan army inflicted considerable losses on the Great Asian Alliance. If it weren't for the Strategic-Class Magic ' Thunderclap Tower ' used by Liu Yunde, the Great Asian Alliance's Strategic-Class Magic, the consequences would probably have been even more severe."

Hearing Mayumi Saegusa's words, the family heads shook their heads helplessly. "Are all these people in the military brainless?"

"No, I think they did this because of the recent loss of the Tokyo Bay front." Just then, Tatsuya Shiba suddenly spoke up.

"Oh? Tell me your thoughts in detail." Tatsuya Shiba's words attracted the attention of Gouki Ichijo.

"I believe all of you clan leaders are well aware of what happened on the Fukushima defense line not long ago. The New Soviet Union landing force was almost completely annihilated, and this was the New Soviet Union army empowered by the Strategic-Class Magic ' Tuman Bomba.' And the one who made the move was Yunyi. He used an Ancient Magic with considerable range and destructive power. Then, on the Tokyo Bay defense line, our defenders were ambushed by the Strategic-Class Magic ' Mist Dispersion,' which tore the defense line apart, allowing the US landing force to break through the first and second lines of defense."

"I think those people in the military are also aware of this outcome. They are well aware of what happened on the Fukushima Prefecture defense front, so they have mixed feelings about the surprise attack by Andreevich of the New Soviet Union. If they directly contacted the New Soviet Union to inform them of this, given the current antagonistic situation, the probability of the New Soviet Union agreeing would be very low. That's why they wanted to shift the blame eastward. But our army and the Great Asian Alliance are currently in the agreed three-day ceasefire period, so it's impossible to shift the blame eastward."

"Therefore, the military chose this method. Doing so will anger the commander of the Great Asian Alliance. If they can defeat the Great Asian Alliance's army in one fell swoop, the garrison in Aichi Prefecture can withdraw to Tokyo to assist in the defense. If they fail to achieve this goal, the Great Asian Alliance will not stop advancing after the ceasefire agreement is torn up. They will attack until they enter Kantō and then attack Tokyo. I think the military and the government are likely treating Tokyo as the final battleground."

"A desperate fight in Tokyo? These guys are really crazy." Koichi Saegusa rubbed his temples.

"I'm afraid this is also a way to force us, right? After all, we're all gathered in Tokyo right now." Atsuko Mutsuzuka's expression wasn't good either.

"So, do you think this plan can succeed?" asked Gouki Ichijo.

" Tatsuya, what do you think?" Maya Yotsuba looked at Tatsuya Shiba.

"It's impossible to succeed," Tatsuya Shiba stated directly.

"Oh? Could you tell me more about it?" Atsuko Mutsuzuka asked.

"Because Yunyi is a magician who has exceeded everyone's expectations. He alone is enough to rewrite the course of this war," said Miyuki Shiba.

"Hmm? Yotsuba Clan's little girl, no, she should be the new head of the family. You two both think so highly of that child?" Atsuko Mutsuzuka said in surprise.

Tatsuya Shiba and Miyuki Shiba nodded simultaneously. These two siblings were, besides Mayumi Saegusa Japan, the people in Japan who understood Yunyi the most. Judging from the current situation, neither of them believed that such a plan could hold Yunyi back.

"That guy's magic, which he calls ' Domain Magic, ' is very special. Within his domain, the Psions that mages rely on for survival are completely controlled. Moreover, he can manipulate these Psions to his own advantage, enhancing the power of his magic. During the tsunami in the Ogasawara Islands, he used Domain Magic to strengthen his slowing magic, freezing the entire sea. If he uses such methods in battle, I'm afraid the whole of Tokyo..." Tatsuya Shiba said.

"But doing so would do him absolutely no good, and would only make him a target of public criticism," said Gouki Ichijo.

" Gouki, have you forgotten that child's plan?" Koichi Saegusa reminded him.

"You mean... no way?" Gouki Ichijo exclaimed in surprise.

"Forcing mages is a dangerous act, and this is the core concept of the new order he wants to promote. But the underlying meaning is more like the simpler idea that mages are a dangerous source. So what if he's the target of everyone's criticism? For the new order he wants to promote, there must be a 'check and balance' mechanism. This so-called 'check and balance' can be an individual or an organization. Based on the average lifespan of a mage, Yunyi-kun still has more than thirty years left. Everyone, thirty years is enough time to bring about a revolution in the mage world. Moreover, there might even be spells in Ancient Magic that can prolong life. Mayumi, am I right?" Koichi Saegusa asked.

Mayumi Saegusa nodded. " Yunyi-kun's mother is currently conducting research in this area. Moreover, according to her, her research is nearing completion. If that project is completed, as long as it doesn't completely disregard the modification and enhancement of life, human lifespan can be extended by five to ten years. For magicians, the effect will be even more significant."

"This is truly astonishing news. If that child's new order can really be implemented, countless people will be willing to stand behind him based on this research alone. Add to that the power of those forced and persecuted mages, and the combined strength is truly terrifying," said Atsuko Mutsuzuka.