Well, summoning the battleship Tufaris certainly drew a lot of attention.
It’s understandable that seeing something from a science fiction novel, a flying battleship on Earth, would cause widespread disturbance.
Japan, America, China, Russia, Europe, and various other foreign countries.
I can imagine the diplomats currently present are all desperately trying to contact their home countries.
“Demon Lord, I’d appreciate it if you’d refrain from impromptu invitations like this.”
“Now, now, Jin’ō. Don’t say that, consider it. I didn’t propose this without thinking, you know.”
For now, I decided to voice my displeasure about the recent turn of events.
The original plan was to have the battleship Tufaris escorted by the Self-Defense Forces to the designated sea area. Then, the President would connect to the ship-wide communication and give a speech, and I would create an island using my magic power.
However, due to the President’s remark just now, “Want to come along?”, not only the Prime Minister but also several members of the Cabinet and dozens of bodyguards were brought along.
In response to this, diplomatic representatives from various countries have been applying to board through the Japanese Government.
It’s because Keiri and Muil-san are currently handling those requests that they aren’t here.
Even though he said “consider it,” it has already become a decided matter.
There’s no problem spatially, but from the perspective of security and confidentiality, neither I nor the Tree King have favorable reactions.
“We will create a barrier inside the battleship and restrict the movement range. Also, Tree King, in case anything happens, please do not leave the Demon Lord’s side. Royal guard soldiers will patrol the surroundings.”
“That’s strict.”
“Jin’ō’s judgment is accurate. Originally, the armor of this battleship should have been our greatest shield, but due to the Demon Lord’s decision, that has been lost.”
“Well, it doesn’t make much difference to me.”
“You say it’s necessary, even if it’s just for peace of mind.”
“It’s excessive for peace of mind, though. This is the Machine King’s prized battleship. According to her logic, it can withstand even a nuclear attack.”
The decision to not prioritize security precisely because it is the strongest.
No, to be precise, I understand it and agree with the necessity, but even so, it carries no meaning beyond formality.
That’s why what the President is saying isn’t wrong.
There’s no way a mere handgun or poison can kill this Demon Lord, nor can casual attacks inflict even a scratch.
The strength of this battleship is also something the President judges can be broken.
However, conversely, the President cannot defeat this battleship.
The moment this inequality holds true, this battleship can only be valuable to the President in another sense.
That would be the living environment.
A large amount of magical energy is stored within this battleship.
It’s not comparable to the car I was just riding in.
It’s only natural that our activity time has greatly increased due to circulation, but using the magical energy here allows the President to fight with full power for a very short time.
The duration is shorter than a certain “three-minute hero,” but if they can exert their full power in that short time, the President can transfer all the crew members and the battleship itself within the scope of the magical energy.
The President is laughing, asking what there is to be wary of when security is no longer necessary.
The Tree King and I, who understand and agree with that meaning, can only offer wry smiles.
“I think it would be safer for people from other countries to be on a ship like this.”
In conclusion, the President believes the safest place is by their side, and declares that the Demon Lord will protect people if something happens.
“It’s not wrong.”
“Yes, it’s not wrong.”
When considering the actual strength, there’s nothing wrong with what is being said.
However, if asked if that’s acceptable, I can definitively say no.
But the gap in strength is too vast to simply say no.
“For now, I’ll go and make preparations to restrict movement within the ship. Demon Lord, please don’t get any strange ideas.”
“I know.”
“Jin’ō, we must not let our guard down. This person acts outside of our intentions, even with understanding.”
“Understood.”
“Hahaha! Your understanding is a great help!”
Not wanting to be fooled by the cheerful laughter, I nod deeply and leave the scene for now.
This ship’s interior can be operated entirely by golems, a remarkable one-man-operation(function).
Piloting, maintenance inspections, repairs – all are handled by golems.
Therefore, to instruct the golems not to allow people into restricted areas, I need to give instructions in the control room.
I suspect many people will try to sneak into restricted areas, using the excuse of being lost.
So, I’ll proceed to lower the bulkheads to physically prevent entry, restrict routes, and secure confidential information.
“Alright, this should suffice for now.”
Such work doesn’t take more than ten minutes.
Simply put, to observe the current ceremony, it’s only necessary to restrict access to a few locations.
There are no plans for meals.
I thought there was no need to rush the preparations, but then I saw the footage from the golems monitoring the outside.
“It seems I was not mistaken about the need for vigilance.”
A group different from those in suits.
Seeing a group whose appearance drastically differs from that of government officials, and a familiar group in Japanese traditional clothing facing each other, I can’t help but let out a big, no, a huge sigh.
“Tree King.”
First, I need to report and connect with the Tree King via telepathic call.
“Is there a problem?”
“Outside the ship, suspicious group members and the Japan Shiju Jutsu Association are facing each other, and it seems like something strange is happening. Government officials will also be arriving soon, so please deal with it urgently and be on guard.”
“Understood. I’ll keep an eye on things from this side as well.”
“I’m counting on you.”
I can’t just proceed with future actions without considering this.
For now, the ship’s interior should be safe in a double sense.
Not only have the intruders been dealt with, but the President, who might become interested in the situation outside, is also being monitored.
“Keiri, Muil-san, where are you now?”
Next, I contact my subordinates and ask them to accompany me.
“I’m currently consolidating requests from the government. I’m in the communication room to create the boarding list.”
“I am probably being contacted by my son-in-law, and I am looking down at the cause of the situation.”
Keiri’s priority is paperwork. There are many things to confirm regarding official documents.
However, Muil-san being at the scene is helpful.
“Keiri, please continue with the document creation. Muil-san is heading there. Please provide a status report.”
“The atmosphere is hardly favorable, to say the least. The conversation has become unproductive since they started preaching about the will of God. The young lady from Sagami is also troubled.”
“Ah, so that type of group, as expected.”
“I can’t tell which country brought them. They don’t have any national flags either. However, it seems like the young lady from Sagami knows them more than just acquaintances, more than friends.”
I thought there might be contact through mystical means, but I didn’t expect contact to occur so early.
“Understood. I will initiate contact now. Muil-san, provide support. Keiri, stay connected via telepathic call. If necessary, we will file a complaint with the country that brought them and have them taken back.”
“Understood.”
“Yes, understood.”
I hope they are an organization that will listen, but if they are a monotheistic religious group, it will be troublesome. I have already received some information about overseas mystical organizations from Kirie-san. I hope it’s not one of the organizations she warned me about, those that are considered more extreme among radical factions.
As I advance through the now less visible passageway, having lowered the bulkheads.
“Son-in-law, this way.”
“Ah.”
I rendezvous with Muil-san, who was waiting with the guards patrolling the vicinity of the entrance.
Looking at the group gathered a little away from the bottom of the ramp, the entrance to the ship, I notice the atmosphere is more tense than I expected.
Thanks to the guards keeping a watchful eye, there’s no intent to enter the ship, but the atmosphere feels like any slight carelessness could lead to them misinterpreting the situation to their advantage.
“It seems like approaching them might cause problems.”
“Silence is the best approach in this case.”
If we approach them carelessly, they might interpret it as us being interested in them. It’s too far to quell the disturbance.
If they had caused trouble near the ship’s entrance, there would have been more room for response.
However, the distance is precisely enough to be awkward.
“Judging by their clothing, what kind of organization are they?”
“Well, information about organizations on this side is hard to come by.”
“At least, I don’t think they are Christian.”
“What makes you say that?”
“Half of it is my wish that the biggest players wouldn’t suddenly show up.”
“And the other half?”
“If such major players were here, even Kirie-san wouldn’t be able to control them.”
The group is uniformed in black robes. One could say they’re a group of mages, but it could also be mistaken for cloaks. However, the fact that they are speaking directly with Kirie-san means that group is also part of the hidden organizations.
Organizations from the mystical side, different from scientific technology.
It would be nice if there was an emblem indicating which organization they belonged to, but as of now, there’s nothing like that.
“Is their power dynamic equal?”
“Yes, neither side seems willing to yield.”
“However, their fervor is higher.”
“Yes, I can even hear their speeches.”
Even from a position where I can look down on such an organization, the voice of the man arguing with Kirie-san echoes.
“We are the elite chosen by God! Despite being the elite, why are they not here to greet us?!”
“Hmm, that line sounds familiar.”
“The boys from Isal would say something similar.”
“That’s right.”
While thinking that it’s okay to have a high sense of elitism, but saying that makes you sound like a fake elite, so it’s better not to say it. I’m impressed that similar ways of thinking exist even in another world, separated by dimensions.
People I don’t want to get involved with are making a fuss near our territory.
“However, son-in-law, what should we do? The schedule adjustment with the government officials will be finalized soon, and they will be heading this way once it’s over.”
“They are uninvited guests for us. I don’t know how they got here, but it’s reasonable to have them leave if they don’t have an appointment.”
I can’t afford to have the ceremony ruined by clumsy handling. It wouldn’t be good for us, nor for Kirie-san and the others, to welcome them while they’re causing a scene. Since the President invited them, it’s problematic to have a commotion at the entrance.
“Then, we shall handle it accordingly.”
“A letter… No, there’s no time. We’ll have the guards issue a warning of eviction. If they don’t leave, we’ll confirm their country of affiliation and issue a formal complaint. If they still don’t comply, we will genuinely file a complaint. How about that?”
“There’s no problem with that. We should also file a complaint with the Japanese government. This pier was lent to us, after all. It’s strange that someone we don’t know could get in so easily.”
“It seems they were overlooked because Kirie-san and the others were present, so Kirie-san and the others will likely have to deal with the aftermath.”
“Well, the signing of the alliance has been completed behind the scenes, but not yet officially. It’s not something we can easily intervene in.”
I feel a little envious of the instructor who might say, “Why can’t they just fight head-on in this kind of situation?”
I issue instructions to my subordinates and begin to de-escalate the situation.
Today’s word:
Making a grand spectacle will attract attention.
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