194 Preparation for the founding of the country④
Let's have a Founders' Declaration! Three days after I decided to do so. At last, the main players are all here.
d*mn, this was a good invasion, and now you're........
In a second, I was in Danlida!
So, what's the urgency?
Takahar and Sarah complain at the opening, and Lina, who is the leader, as if her words of these two people are unheard, asks me.
''--I'm going to start a country.''
I look around at all my men and tell them my answer, not just Lina.
'Theon, isn't the country already in the process of rising?
With many of his subordinates stunned, Yataro asks me a question.
'That's right. Since the day we unified the northern part of the county, I've been working on infrastructure with the country in mind.''
I thought everything was fine from what I heard, but is something wrong?
'No, the infrastructure is in place. The standard of living in the territory we control is improving every day.
Then what is the reason we are all here?
Yataro asks me a question on behalf of all of us.
'From now on... no, I'm not talking about building infrastructure with the country in mind after this day, I'm going to create a full-fledged country! It's National Day, so to speak.
"[?
All of them reveal their surprise at my words.
''And the reason I asked my men here to gather together is because - the men here are executives. I thought it would be a good idea for all of them to come together for this founding event, so I invited them. Did it bother you?
What?
The executive...
Me too, huh?
'I swear to Heaven and Earth Goddess, I will fulfill that great role!
Oh, my God, me too?
So I'm one of the good guys?
"The Four Heavenly Kings - Saburo, the Everlasting Darkness! Here's the deal. ... not bad.
The reactions of my men are very different when they hear my words. Some are surprised, some are humbled, others are moved by the praise.
'Yes! Question for Zion!
What?
I don't complain about the fact that I'm a cadre, but I don't care about Takaki, Lina, Chloe and others. But who is this lady in here, an old lady I don't know, or a guy with a weird pair of glasses?
Sarah gives a blatantly disbelieving look to Miss Tamura, Souske and Tusk.
'Hmm. Surely those glasses are not dateglasses? If it's for shame, it's a little short, isn't it? What do you think? And if you wear a pink bra, it's even more uplifting--
--Shut up!
Sarah gives off a disconcerting air and Hibiki gives off an air that freezes the surroundings.
'The woman over here is Lady Tamura and the man over here is Sousuke. Both of them are responsible for the infrastructure of the dominant territory. This guy is Tusk. He's in charge of information management; all three of them are valuable subordinates who are focused on backing up Sarah and the other invaders. I'm not saying get along ... but don't be evil.
My name is Masako Tamura. I am very aware of the work that Sara and others are doing to protect our lives. I would like to do what I can to support you in any way I can. I would like to thank you for your continued support.
I'm Sousuke. It's nice to meet you!
Tusk. I look forward to working with you! By the way, I refuse to wear a bra.
After I'm introduced, Ms. Tamura greets me politely, as if it's the height of her years, and Sousuke and Tusk continue to introduce themselves.
''It's not that I'm complaining or anything! Who is this? And that's all I thought!
Sarah turned away awkwardly, as if she was pressured by Ms. Tamura's polite attitude.
'Well, let's get on with it. I'm creating a country - there are two reasons for founding it.
I hold up two fingers and look around at the faces of the quieted executives.
''The first is to get the advantage of ruling. If we make the surrendered humans aware that they're not descending to a certain demon king, but to their country, there will be less psychological resistance. For that reason, it will be necessary to make it known that we are a country - in other words, we will make a 'Declaration of Founding'.
The executives listen to me quietly.
''One is diplomacy. At this point in time, the gap in power between the human race (Lowe) and the demon king (Chaos) is beginning to show. The conflict that started out as skirmishes will eventually develop into a large-scale war. Unfortunately, diplomacy has not been systematized in the World Salvation Project, but sooner or later, there will be a new battle that will involve more than just killing each other. We have to grow as a nation to prepare for that time.
'Diplomacy......... Talking is a nice way of putting it, but if the other party is an adult, or a country, that's politics, and it could be uglier than ever before....
Receiving my words, Ms. Tamura mutters with a sorrowful face.
'Huh......... I didn't expect this. I thought Ms. Tamura was in favor of the diplomatic line.
Of course, peaceful talks are best.......but politics can sometimes devolve into ugly conflict....
'Well, diplomacy is yet to come to fruition. I look forward to your advice then.
I understand.
There's no point in discussing the uncertainty of the future when nothing is set in stone.
'Last but not least, there's another reason I've called you all here. I can't make decisions on my own, so I need everyone's wisdom.
This, this is a test of my wits as a military strategist.
For some reason, my words get the canon excited.
'What I'd like to ask you all to do - shall we discuss the name of the country?
A necessary element for the declaration of the nation's founding - the name of the country.
As my naming sense was poor, I relied on my subordinates.