Tokyo: My Superpower Refreshes Every Week-Chapter 665 - 663: Morimoto Chiyoda Teases the Young Lady
After school, Phoenix Academy Maggie did not go to the manga club as usual. She bid farewell to Aozawa, Hojo Tetsuji, Nomura True Wave, and others, then left the school to head to Aya Station.
She was aware that the current situation was not good, and she needed to return early to assist her mother in handling some matters.
Phoenix Academy Maggie returned to the Imperial Palace, making her way from Hanzomon to the North Wing of Honmaru Palace. She originally intended to go to the Imperial Household Agency, but Miwa Kazuki informed her that her mother wanted to see her.
Being asked to change her destination temporarily, she couldn't help but wonder if something had happened for her mother to call her over suddenly.
The Bentley stopped at the North Wing of Honmaru Palace.
Phoenix Academy Maggie got out of the car and entered the palace with its archaic appearance. Along the corridors, officials carrying documents briskly moved between various ministers' offices.
She arrived outside the Prime Minister's Office, where the Prime Minister's Aide opened the door and softly said, "Prime Minister, the young lady is here."
Kochou put down the pen in her hand and looked up, saying, "Maggie, you came back just in time. I need you to handle something for me."
The Prime Minister's Aide tactfully closed the door. Phoenix Academy Maggie walked up to the desk and asked in confusion, "Mother, is there something urgent?"
"I need you to meet with Morimoto Chiyoda on my behalf."
Kochou had been contemplating whether to go herself or let another minister substitute her.
With her daughter's return, there was no longer any need to think.
Kochou naturally trusted her daughter more than the other ministers. She wanted Maggie to handle the matter and find out why Morimoto Chiyoda had come.
Kochou then disclosed her plan to have Phoenix Academy's retainers assassinate Frans and emphasized, "If Morimoto Chiyoda comes to discuss the Three Sacred Treasures, do not rush to compromise.
Our bottom line is to accept the return of cultural relics to the United States, but research must be conducted in Japan. We can provide funds and personnel, and share the results with the United States.
We must not allow the United States to monopolize all the results."
She paused to take a sip of tea to soothe her throat and continued, "Regarding the matters of the President of the Senate and the lawmakers, we can let go, but they can't continue serving as speakers or members of parliament.
The Special Investigation Section Chief must not be released, and we need to disband that department."
"Mother, letting them go is equivalent to admitting innocence. What should be done with those who captured them?"
"I will give him a demotion in name but a promotion in the shadows, transferring him to another department with real power."
Kochou had already prepared the relevant records, and she wouldn't foolishly abandon someone who had done her bidding.
"If Morimoto Chiyoda is not discussing these matters but is related to Dio or the deployment of nuclear weapons, you don't need to talk to her."
Phoenix Academy Maggie nodded and said, "Alright, Mother, don't worry."
"Then go to Lian Cui Nan and change your clothes."
Kochou added and then directed her gaze toward the world map on the table.
Eastern Europe consists of Russia and Ukraine.
In the Middle East, there are Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, and others.
Including Israel with its continuous internal conflicts.
The lands of Africa, South America, Southeast Asia…
The intelligence collected from outside transformed into intersecting greedy lines on the map.
A potentially devastating global war could erupt starting from Asia.
As for the Angel Envoys from a Different World, the man in Han clothing suspected to be an immortal, and monsters—those situations that exceeded the ability range were all set aside.
Kochou needed to first consider how to respond to the most dire situation if World War III truly erupted.
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At Lian Cui Nan, the floor was covered with light-green tatami, and the yellowed shadows of trees reflected on the surface of the sliding doors.
Morimoto Chiyoda sat on a cream-colored single sofa, crossing one leg over the other. On the table were tea and some delicate snacks.
She had been waiting here for thirteen minutes, unsure if the other side intended to intimidate her or was discussing how to respond.
Regardless of which, Morimoto Chiyoda was not in a hurry. After all, she didn't have much time to idle.
She picked up a snack from the table, chewed it, and swallowed.
A figure appeared at the sliding door. She pulled out a napkin to wipe her fingers.
The door opened.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. Mother is still attending to official business. What would you like to discuss with me?"
A gentle voice came from the doorway. Phoenix Academy Maggie was dressed in a warm golden kimono, with flame-like maple leaves enhancing her fair and delicate neckline.
Her golden hair was pinned with a gold hairpin, and as her slender waist moved, leaf-shaped hair tassel swayed in the wind.
Phoenix Academy Maggie deliberately dressed more maturely, considering it was a business discussion and not needing to appear too young.
Morimoto Chiyoda looked at her attire, her lips curving slightly in a teasing tone, "If Aozawa saw this scene, he wouldn't be able to stand still~"
Phoenix Academy Maggie's expression tightened, not responding to the tease. She was now representing her mother in discussions with Morimoto Chiyoda, and couldn't let personal preferences take over her actions.
She stepped forward and sat down beside her, saying, "Minister Morimoto, is there something you want to discuss?"
"I've been waiting so long that my foot's gone numb. Could you do me a favor and massage it?"
Morimoto Chiyoda extended her right foot, wrapped in sheer black stockings, the curves revealing enough to drive a man mad.
But to Phoenix Academy Maggie, it had no influence. She said with a chilly tone, "Minister Morimoto, we are discussing national affairs!"
"Okay, you don't need to be so serious. I just want you to be happy before I tell you the bad news."
Morimoto Chiyoda retracted her foot and said with a serious face, "The United States has officially decided to deploy nuclear bombs in Japan. The first batch will be two hundred, arriving in Tokyo next Monday.
Tell the Prime Minister to find thirty suitable locations in Tokyo to bury the bombs in advance."
"Are you kidding?"
Phoenix Academy Maggie was shocked, her face impassive as she asked, feeling like she was being deceived.
But as she scanned the expression on the other's face, even the fine lashes appeared to exude a serious air.
Morimoto Chiyoda said in a solemn voice, "I'm not one to joke about these kinds of things.
Later, I still need to handle relevant procedures, to transfer Aozawa next door, and then see if we need to transfer to Russia.
Hey, Japan can no longer be stayed in."
As she spoke, she sighed deeply, stood up, and walked outside, "It's up to you to report to the Prime Minister."
"Hehe."
Phoenix Academy Maggie let out a cold laugh, still doubting she was being tricked, but she didn't speak out, just watched her leave, counting in her head.
Morimoto Chiyoda opened the sliding door and walked out of Lian Cui Nan.
From the shadow reflected in the sliding door, it was clear she had no intention of stopping.
Phoenix Academy Maggie finally couldn't hold it in and called out, "Wait!"
As soon as she shouted, Morimoto Chiyoda immediately stopped and returned to the door, smiling brightly, "Haha, you were flustered earlier, weren't you?"
Her soft and charming voice was very pleasant, but it made Phoenix Academy Maggie quite angry, causing her to clench her fists secretly.
A rush of anger surged from her chest to her brain, and she knew well enough that she had been deceived by the other.
She gritted her teeth secretly in anger.
Yet her face showed no signs of anger, she calmly said, "I saw through your little tricks long ago, just playing along with your act.
After all, for someone your age to still have such a childish heart, it's truly rare."
"Haha."
Morimoto Chiyoda let out a light chuckle, took big steps back to Lian Cui Nan, and closed the door behind her saying, "Fine, let's pretend that's the case."
Phoenix Academy Maggie's hand discreetly relaxed under the table, reminding herself to stay calm, without even this ability to cultivate qi, how could she handle more troubling matters in the future?
It must be said that outside of matters unrelated to Aozawa, Phoenix Academy Maggie's qi cultivation ability was still very good.
She quickly composed herself and seriously said, "Now can you talk about the Three Sacred Treasures?"
"Okay~"
Morimoto Chiyoda replied with a teasing smile, it's this kind of un-girl-like demeanor that made her want to bully even more.
Really wanting to see the young lady crying with tears streaming down her face.
Morimoto Chiyoda had never wanted to make someone cry like this before.
In some ways, this was also her affection for the young lady.
She sat on the sofa and said, "The demands of the United States are clear, for the Prime Minister to hand over the designated cultural artifacts, contribute money and manpower, and assist in researching if there are any secrets.
All findings must be shared with the United States.
Additionally, they want the release of the President of the Senate, the Special Investigation Section Chief, and others, so that Frans' death can be overlooked, as he was valued by the higher-ups."
Phoenix Academy Maggie shook her head and said, "I can't agree to these conditions, Frans' death has nothing to do with us either."
"Come now, young lady."
Morimoto Chiyoda picked up the pastry on the table and smiled, "The fact that the Prime Minister sent you over already indicates her stance.
The matter of the Three Sacred Treasures involves the Different World, she should have come personally regardless of what she has at hand, but she hasn't, which indirectly shows her attitude, she doesn't want to be in a weak position in negotiations.
But the matter is too important to entrust to others, just tell me, what's your bottom line?"
With that, Morimoto Chiyoda crossed her legs, the jet-black sheer stockings overlapping, "I still have to rush back to discuss a billion-dollar project with Aozawa, no time to waste here."
Discussing a big project with Aozawa?
Phoenix Academy Maggie blinked, the naive young lady didn't understand the underlying meaning, she was just very curious, why is Morimoto Chiyoda discussing investment matters with Aozawa?
To her knowledge, Aozawa doesn't know investment, maybe it's about participation?
After all, a billion is not a small amount for this person, being cautious is not wrong.
Morimoto Chiyoda looked at the expression of Phoenix Academy Maggie and sighed lightly, the little girl just didn't understand the massive cash flow in import and export trade.
"If Aozawa hasn't discussed this with you, don't think too much about it."
"I'm just pondering whether I should disclose the bottom line."
Phoenix Academy Maggie responded defiantly, deciding to ask Aozawa and Morimoto Chiyoda about the business tomorrow.
Why hasn't she ever heard him mention it?
In this aspect, Phoenix Academy Maggie believes she can offer professional advice; she thinks she is definitely stronger than Morimoto Chiyoda in commercial matters.
