
Zakat Mechanical Empire: Barzephon.
Just as Veldora and Michelle met each other, a meeting of the leaders was held under the name of the emperor Almsbine.
Six people have gathered.
Emperor Almsbine.
Prime Minister Fudora
Governor General of the Eastern City, General Kristoph.
Governor General of the Western City, Lieutenant General Alvin.
Governor General of the Northern City, Major General Amit.
Representative to the Governor-General of the Southern City, Brigadier Jegyll.
—The most powerful in the empire.
Prime Minister Fudora stood up and scanned the room before declaring the meeting had begun.
And with that, Emperor Almsbine opened his mouth seriously.
"… Where is Michelle?"
It was not a topic of discussion, just showing concern for his daughter's whereabouts.
Michelle's adjutant, Jegyll, answered.
“Unfortunately, Your Majesty, Michelle went to clean up the traitors. ”
"Hm. It's okay, I don't blame you. ”
Almsbine.
His voice had no emotions, and it was hard to know what he was thinking.
It was the same with Jegyll as well. He felt a huge pressure just to be here as a representative.
One of these generals.
They were all very different ranks from him.
The emperor ruled the empire.
And the one who supported him with his thoughts, Prime Minister Fudora.
And-and
The Governor-General of each city had the same rank as Michelle and was known as the Machinery Four.
No wonder he was nervous.
“While it is an issue that people cannot answer the Emperor's summoning, there may be miscommunication? In this case, we cannot blame you. ”
Prime Minister Fudora said as he went into the main subject.
"Keeping the matter aside, the reason you all gathered here today, is so that I can tell you that the time has come. ”
"Time? Whatchu mean?"
"Yes . I'll explain. ”
Kristoph remained silent, and Alvin spoke first.
Kristoph is a hero.
A true military man who leads an army during a great war.
Afterwards, he helped his friend, Almsbine, get on the Emperor's seat.
Alvin is Almsbine's son and Michelle's older brother.
He's carefree and smart.
He had always been the first to ask questions at meetings like this.
He is not afraid of anything and is a life of feasting.
“Actually, some plans have been done in secret, and they are starting to bear fruit. Especially the process of eliminating pollution that we are trying in Six sacrificed. It's going very well. Most of the underground has been purified and we are thinking of moving to the surface. ”
Prime Minister Fudora explained with a faint smile.
Those who listened did not know what he was talking about, and they had expressions of confusion.
Alvin must have sensed something sinister there because he frantically asked for an answer.
Kristoph remained silent, but her eyes shone sharp.
Amit kept looking at the table. His posture had not changed at all from the start. Not sure if he's interested.
As for Jegyll, he was most surprised by Fudora's words.
Six — the only thing he could think of was that it was definitely about the sixth city.
That meant…
"Heheh . You are all good at pretending to forget. No need for that. Surely you all know? Ten billion people were killed to create the foundation for the empire. How could you act so shocked at having to sacrifice fifty million inhabitants? "
There was madness in Fudora's smile, but no guilt at all.
And Alvin, not Jegyll, stood up furiously.
"! Do you understand what you are saying !? ”
He shouted with an expression of hatred.
Alvin has been consulted by Michelle, and she is one of those working undercover for him.
They had not been able to find any evidence until now, and here was where the culprit, boldly made a statement. It was probably more than Alvin could have imagined, Jegyll thought.
None other than his father, Emperor Almsbine himself, who calmed Alvin down.
"Pacify yourself, Alvin. I'm the one who ordered the experiment in Six. Don't blame Fudora … "
He said when he ordered Alvin to sit down.
"But ...," Alvin muttered, but finally obeyed his father and sat down.
"Heheh . Very good, Your Majesty. Your determination is awesome! ”
Fudora said to the emperor.
He had a lewd smile on his face, making it very clear that he was not speaking sincerely.
That attitude was too ordinary for an emperor to have.
Perhaps he had gone too far because not only was Alvin now, but Kristoph also looked at Fudora with a sharp gaze.
And just when he opened his mouth to warn her—
“—However, Fudora. Is it not too early to reveal such information? Why did you do it? Is that why you made everyone gather here on my behalf? What are you planning !! ”
The Emperor questioned Fudora with a threatening voice.
No one could oppose the emperor who had ruled this empire for over a hundred years.
Yes, until now …
Fudora smiled confidently and maintained her arrogance.
“Oh, nothing serious. I just…"
"What's? What's the matter, Fudora? ”
"I want Your Majesty unencumbered. That's what my worthless self thinks. ”
"You lack respect, Fudora !!"
Kristoph had been quiet until now, but she started yelling at Fudora.
Still, the fiery rage of a hero like Kristoph wasn't enough to change Fudora's expression.
She looked at Kristoph cooly and said:
“Kristoph the hero. Surely you also know the will of the emperor? Cull populations of the world are moving towards destruction, only allowing those brilliant to survive. Bringing stability to the world while being a great villain. Then ask the new leaders to rate you. Isn't that a commendable self-sacrifice like … "
The words that Fudora released were enough to make the room go cold.
"…What!?"
"It is impossible . Dad, is this true !? ”
"No, no…"
Shock ran across the room.
As if expecting this reaction, Fudora stood up and began to speak with an excited expression.