" Shiba..."
When Jumonji entered, he witnessed Tatsuya Shiba saluting Harunobu Kazama, and couldn't help but mutter to himself.
He had some guesses about Tatsuya Shiba's identity. Although he hadn't specifically investigated through his family, Tatsuya Shiba's behavior was completely unlike that of an ordinary high school student. His cutting-edge magical knowledge, superb maintenance skills, and even his somewhat strange combat abilities were all undeniable.
I initially thought Tatsuya Shiba from some family, just hiding his identity, but it turns out he's actually a member of the military!
This really surprised Jumonji.
However, if Tatsuya Shiba a member of the military, then who exactly is Chiba Yeyou?
Jumonji glanced at the relaxed-looking Chiba Yeyou and couldn't help but secretly guess his identity.
Noticing Jumonji's gaze, Chiba Yeyou looked over and smiled slightly.
"I am Major Harunobu Kazama of the National Defense Force Forces."
Harunobu Kazama, seeing that everyone had arrived, introduced himself.
"Are you Major Kazama?"
Jumonji was visibly startled when he heard the name Harunobu Kazama, before regaining his composure.
"I am the acting representative of the Jumonji Family at the Master Clans Conference, Katsuto Jumonji."
Harunobu Kazama nodded.
" Fujibayashi, explain the current situation to them."
"Yes!"
After receiving the order, Kyoko Fujibayashi began to pull up maps showing the occupied areas and battle zones of some coastal cities.
"Our troops stationed at Hodogaya are currently engaged in battle with Fujisawa invading enemy forces. In addition, a large battalion each from Tsurumi and Fujisawa are on their way here."
" The Magic Association Kanto Branch is conducting a self-defense operation on its own."
Kyoko Fujibayashi gave a general overview of the situation.
"Thanks for your hard work."
"Next, Lieutenant, considering the current special circumstances, our unit was originally stationed in Hodogaya under special orders, but we have just received orders to participate in the resistance against the enemy."
"According to the regulations for special agents of the National Defense Force Forces, I order you to be deployed as well!"
"Ah?!"
Harunobu Kazama finished speaking, everyone except Chiba Yeyou and Miyuki Shiba was shocked. In their minds, Tatsuya Shiba was a high school student!
Miyuki Shiba, on the other hand, had a gloomy face and remained completely silent.
"Regarding the special lieutenant's identity, the National Defense Force require everyone to keep it confidential. Please understand that this action is in accordance with the National Defense Force' secrecy protection law."
As Harunobu Kazama finished Kanon, the room fell silent.
"Lieutenant, your long-awaited mobile combat suit is waiting for you in the trailer. Go get it now!"
Shigeru Sanada walked in and said.
Chiba Yeyou suddenly felt a vibration in her pocket, silently walked to the window, and looked at the mobile phone in her hand.
The call was a video call from Tiffany. With a hint of doubt, Chiba Yeyou lowered the volume and silently opened the call.
"You're in trouble. My intelligence indicates there's a nuclear submarine near Japan. The specifics are still unclear, but we've identified the submarine's type: an American-made attack submarine, serial number H-231. It was decommissioned over a decade ago. Since all its nuclear weapons were unloaded, it was disposed of by the US government. It changed hands several times, and we can no longer find information about its original owner. It's very likely in the hands of criminals. And what's certain is that the submarine still possesses the capability to carry nuclear weapons, and they are certainly carrying a certain number of missiles with nuclear warheads. We just don't know the quantity or their destructive power."
"Although the other party is quiet now, based on the intelligence we've gathered, they are completely hostile. What's even more frightening is that this guy may not be trying to steal any information. I judge that they may want to wipe out the Magic Association altogether."
"Your location is now in danger!"
"However, now that you know of its existence, I think dealing with it shouldn't be difficult, given your abilities."
Tiffany chuckled softly, her earlier tension completely gone.
Send me the coordinates!
"Yes, be careful. If things get dangerous, evacuate immediately. Your own safety is the most important thing!"
He took a deep breath and looked at the dark shadow on the seabed through the communication screen. The pressure from this giant black fish was immense. Even in this era of rising magicians, nuclear weapons were still extremely intimidating!
Damn it!
You Americans are really something, selling and disposing of things like this!
Why not just sell out the country too!
What's even more outrageous is that it managed to fall into the hands of criminals. Could it be that the nuclear missiles they're currently carrying were also something you created?
You Americans, you've done so many bad things!
"Um, Chiba Yeyou- kun?"
Kyoko Fujibayashi's voice pulled Chiba Yeyou back to reality.
"We hope you can assist Fujibayashi's troops in ensuring the safe departure of the people here."
"After Tatsuya left, you're the strongest person here now."
Harunobu Kazama bowed to Chiba Yeyou and made his request.
"I'm afraid there's no time."
Chiba Yeyou looked at Harunobu Kazama with a serious expression.
"What happened?"
Chiba Yeyou Harunobu Kazama Chiba Yeyou ordinary person; he wouldn't believe for a second that he didn't have a powerful backer. But what kind of information could make Chiba Yeyou, who had just looked relaxed, so serious?
Her relaxed demeanor just now indicated that Chiba Yeyou was fully confident in surviving this danger, but now she was so serious that even Kyoko Fujibayashi could tell that something big was about to happen.
Everyone looked at Chiba Yeyou, waiting for his answer.
"An unidentified nuclear submarine is near Yokohama, or more precisely, in the deep waters near Japan. Its target is the local Magic Association. It is carrying more than one nuclear-powered missile, and its target is likely the Magic Association here!"
As Chiba Yeyou spoke, she displayed the image on her mobile device. Although the dim light of the deep sea made the photo somewhat blurry, the large, elongated black fish was still quite conspicuous.
"How is this possible!"
Harunobu Kazama immediately lost his composure, unable to maintain his original posture—this was a nuclear submarine, after all!
Has some country started a war against Japan?
Is this information accurate?
Kyoko Fujibayashi immediately pressed for an answer.
"More accurate than your military satellites!"
Chiba Yeyou had complete faith in Tiffany's information.
"But didn't they want access to the Magic Association's database?"
"Wouldn't this lead to a conflict with the landing forces?"
Erika Chiba was completely puzzled.
The fact that a nuclear submarine has been deployed clearly indicates an intention to destroy the Magic Association Yokohama Branch. The blast radius of the nuclear explosion will definitely affect the retreat of the landing forces. Unless the military is foolish, they will not allow the enemy to retreat easily.
Furthermore, after the attack, the military will certainly be on high alert, making it very difficult to use nuclear weapons again.
After all, top-tier mages possess nuclear-resistant capabilities, such as neutralizing or self-destructing the target shortly after launch, or guiding the trajectory of the projectile away from the target.
"Because they belong to two different factions!"