TERRA EMPIRE: ON THE EVE OF WORLD WAR

EPISODE 60: ROUND TABLE DECISION

“Russia is currently waiting for movement from both sides. Whichever side starts them will have a good chance to offer their main business - weaponry - given that the United States has strict regulations not to buy anything from China. Iran is clear where its weapons supply to its military comes from. That's why we have to keep controlling this opportunist so as not to keep pumping.”

“We've heard Iran will reward 50 million dollars for whoever brings Howard Tramp's head to Iran. Two weeks ago Tramp confirmed on a CNN live talk show that he was not afraid of the Iranian threat, declaring it the worst joke of the year. He even dared to promise money twice what the Iranian people are collecting if there are assassins who managed to get it.”.

“From his personal money?” ask Takumi Hara. “I doubt the stingy would take so much out of his pocket.”

“Perhaps it will be budgeted from the state money as the post of the security protocol of the President,” Sylvester Borje argues. “I also saw the talk show on CNN. Counting as the cost of Secret Service security training, he said?

“The reality is that it does not discourage the Iranian people to raise funds. Americans are more silent. Maybe they also assume that it's the worst joke of the year, like the so-called Tramp. What we need to look at is precisely how this mass is moving in order to fight the President of America.”

“This is not a movement of the Shah of Iran?” ask Balin Pati.

Cointa shook her head, “Not! The Shah of Iran is done with his orders because I warned him not to mess around. The attack on Machina Factory was one of the actions after the bombing in Baghdad. Although the attack failed and Tramp was still alive, it turned out to be a reason for the Shah's people to show off. So it's a mass initiative in Iran.”

“I do not know how the next development, but in reality even though the raising is still ongoing and has not reached the promised nominal, some parties have started to respond. There has been an increase in arms purchases in Iran and Turkey, as well as an increase in the number of citizens of both countries trying to enter the United States with weapons. Fortunately it can still be thwarted by airport officers.”

“Fifty million dollars certainly tantalize anyone living in poverty,” comments Magendy. “I just realized it from your explanation, Clementine. In recent days there has also been an increase in arms purchases in several countries such as South Africa and Rwanda, I will check first whether there is also an increase in the number of departures to America.”

“On the American side, the Secret Service has been fully alerted for twenty-four hours both in the White House and the President's official house. That means they are also worried about the fifty million dollar reward offer,” Mr. Janus added.

“And Howard Tramp also did not think this was a joke even though he said so in a CNN interview. He ordered the USS Jameson to remove the Suleimandi assassination drone to target the Shah of Iran as well.”

“Which fortunately was successfully thwarted by Clementine. Applause first for him,” Mr. Janus smiled and clapped his hands which followed also with the applause of the other Prefects.

Clementine added, “Thank you, guys! Unfortunately this can develop into a state situation against the state in the real sense, not their leaders who are at odds and then fight by involving their people, but the masses against the masses. The masses in Iran are now moving, imagine if the masses in America also start moving.”

“Which would happen if the Tramp was successfully killed,” Balin Pati nodded.

“No one will stay silent if their country symbol is killed, although the Tramp is also not very liked by some Americans themselves,” said Takumi Hara.

“And whoever killed him, Iran will be blamed for those who started this thing. Therefore, the Tramp became the key so that the war did not happen immediately.That sucks me considering how that person should we protect while he himself has a tendency to act, or take countermeasures like the Shah of Iran.  That's just a report from Mainland that we need to look at together,” said Clementine Cointa.

Mr. Janus cleared his throat because it was his turn to talk, “Thank you, Clementine. As he said, Howard Tramp is now the key. Therefore we are obliged to keep the Tramp because the country has the potential to become like Germany in the second world war.” the man glanced at Sylvester Borje. “…and it has to be done before we get people to fill the Atlantic Prefect position that will govern that region.”

“I think send ISSAC people to enter the Secret Service or the CIA,” Balin said.

“I agree,” says Takumi.

“I too,” Magendy nodded.

Seeing Cointa nod, Mr. Janus then tapped the hammer, “Then based on the joint decision we will intervene directly through Secret Service.”

“How about Prefect Atlantic? Has there been any progress from BECK?” Sylvester Borje asked.

“Still thirty percent possibility,” replied Mr. Janus. “And there is an interesting development about this. Constable Valdano gave me an interesting file. Something about a technology invented by someone named Archibald McQueen who might be able to help us..”.

“Archibald McQueen?” Clementine Cointa frowned. “If it's not wrong he's in charge at Machina Factory, isn't it? What's wrong with him?”

“He created a tool to find Mahogra,” replied Mr. Janus.

“I didn't believe it either, but seeing the plan makes a lot of sense. I'm sure if he makes it, then we can reverse the process we've been doing. By finding Mahogra then we faster find the owner.”

“But why didn't he find our Mahogra?” Balin asked.

“Gamma wave! It radiates because the Mahogra is looking for the right frequency with the Phaladine body. Your mahogra no longer emits gamma waves after finding its owner so the technology cannot detect,” replied Mr. Janus.

“Really? I had just heard about it while holding Nagasasra,” Balin looked at his silent keris in a golden sheath with a pomegranate stone.

Mr. Janus smiled, “I've known about it for a long time. Just knowing that there are humans besides Terra Atlantian who understand that makes me as surprised as you. The theory and technology make sense. And the guy is smart, he hides some things so that no one can do the technology without him.”

“So you plan to persuade him to give it to us?” ask Takumi Hara. “Maybe not easy, which I heard she was supported by Duncan Tramp.”

“I'll think of something. For that, maybe I need your help, Sylvester! We will approach him through the influence of Wales which became his country of birth.”

“Avrupa Territory is at your service, Mr. Janus,” Sylvester Borje nodded.

“Hopefully if we can find Mahogra faster then the Prefect position will soon be filled and world war can be avoided, we are all happy that Circulus can be reactivated, right?” said Mr. Janus was immediately responded with a nod of agreement by the five Prefects. The man tapped the hammer. “So we agreed to approach Professor McQueen. Sylvester's gonna help me with this. If it turns out the technology works, there's no harm in him being recruited.”

“The last thing I want to discuss with you guys.”.

“Thank God he said the last thing, because I was already impatient to watch Fruorio,” Balin whispered to Magendy, who was coming along chuckling, and the soft laughter of the two disturbed Mr. Janus, the man immediately cleared his throat.

“This issue concerns the safety of the earth, because our defense satellites are catching the arrival of a giant meteor that will approach in about five or six months. So large that the satellite reckons the meteor will not be able to be destroyed to a safe size by our atmosphere.”

“How big is it?” Sylvester Borje asked.

“The cross-sectional area is estimated to be twenty-five kilometers.”

“Twenty-five kilometers,” Balin clucked. “Can satellite laser not help cut it?”

“Laser can only reach with a maximum destroyed power of three thousand meters and cut power of five thousand square meters per hour. Not much could be destroyed from such a huge meteor. Before the laser brushed half the part, the meteor must have entered the atmosphere with a size that is still fairly dangerous,” said Clementine Cointa.

“Thank you for the explanation, Clementine..” Balin frowned at the woman who was replied with an amused laugh. “I'm just stating the possibility because Mr. Janus obviously wants us to go up there, even though I don't want to do it.”

“You don't need to join Balin. I know you're tired of the fire ring lately, especially in a moment you have to oversee the construction of the nuclear pillar. Clementine also did not have to deal with this because she had to be on standby twenty-four hours watching developments in the Middle East. A little off guard, America could send dozens of killer drones to storm,” Mr. Janus calms down immediately. “I ask Magendy and Takumi to take care of this. Prepare your Mahogra when necessary.”

“Ready!” magendy Okocha said quickly.

“Kashikomarimashita,” says Takumi Hara following.

“And I quickly replied so I could watch Fruorio with you,” Magendy Okocha whispered to Balin Pati who was holding back laughter.

Mr. Janus tapped the hammer as a sign of the end of the Prefect meeting, he stood up and greeted the five, “Heil Terra!” the fifth is also answered with a similar greeting.

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