Using the MC system to pretend spiritual revival

Chapter 208 Tokyo Quarantine Zone Plan

"Hello everyone, this is TV Tokyo!"

“…Sizzle…I am…Sizzle…”

Inside a helicopter bearing the television station's logo, a female reporter tried her best to control her emotions, but the fear in her eyes was still clearly visible.

She held a microphone and kept talking to the camera.

However, the continuous explosions and impacts not only generated tremendous noise but also interfered with the signals.

After only a few words, all that could be heard from the microphone was a grating static.

Even so, the shaky camera still managed to capture a huge black shadow hovering over the city from afar.

And just at this time.

"Om-!!"

A loud buzzing sound rang out.

Immediately afterwards, a circular beam of light, exactly the same as it had been a few minutes earlier, shot out from one of the giant creature's pupils on its side.

Instantly, it struck a densely populated area on the ground.

In an instant, a deafening roar, accompanied by a shockwave, erupted.

Finally, the flickering and stuttering screen silently recorded the power of this attack.

The unknown attack, composed of dense rings, was like an eraser.

It instantly erased that congested and crowded intersection from the earth.

Although the camera could no longer transmit sound signals, people could still see the huge, deep pit in the fleeting glimpse.

The huge boulders on the road that were being lifted and overturned conveyed the earth-shattering force of this event.

now.

Whether it was the public who saw this scene through television broadcasts or those who were actually there, it was a testament to the power of the television signal.

They all began to flee desperately, heading in a direction far away from the scene of the incident.

The dense crowds caused severe traffic congestion, and many people simply abandoned their cars and ran on foot towards the outskirts of Tokyo.

Suddenly, crime, car accidents, and all sorts of dark events unfolded everywhere.

The crowd was like zombies in a post-apocalyptic movie, jostling and piling up on each other, radiating madness.

Those government officials and wealthy businessmen who had received the news early on had already fled this place of trouble in their private cars.

The Metropolitan Police Department Chief of Staff, Taiki Yokota, was one of them.

at this time.

The vehicle he was in had already left the Tokyo area, and its speed slowed down slightly.

The short, stout chief, sitting in the back seat of the car, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He reached up and wiped the few sparse strands of hair that were soaked with sweat and stuck to his forehead.

"call…"

"...What the hell is this thing?"

At this moment, he is holding a police device with an antenna attached.

The electronic screen above clearly displayed the enormous creature that had appeared out of nowhere and was constantly writhing and swimming in the sky.

Although there was no sound, the creature's writhing movements, with its countless twisted tentacles, eyeballs, and gigantic mouth constantly protruding and writhing, were extremely terrifying.

And every now and then, from its twisted, dense organs, it would gather and emit huge beams of light that pierced through the air.

The ground was immediately plowed with traces of impact and explosion, and large amounts of ground and vehicles were lifted into the air before crashing down.

This scene sent another shiver down Yokota's spine.

However, a sense of pride soon welled up inside him.

Looking at the highway scenery rushing past the window, he secretly rejoiced at his quick reaction and decisive escape.

Those hesitant political opponents are probably already blocked halfway.

"...Thinking about it this way, the appearance of this monster might not be such a bad thing after all..."

He imagined his political enemies from various parties, who were at odds with him, fleeing in disarray under the monster's attack.

Then he was blasted to ashes by that inexplicable beam of light, and he felt a surge of exhilaration.

A smug smile involuntarily crept onto his face, which was still damp with nervous sweat.

As for the civilians who would inevitably suffer heavy casualties in the attack, Yokota never cared about them.

Like most high-ranking officials in Japan, he believed that the people were like leeks, constantly sprouting new ones even after they died.

On the contrary, if more people die, a large amount of land and jobs will be freed up, which can bring them more benefits.

"...Perhaps this monster can even solve the aging crisis in the country."

"Haha~"

Chief Yokota chuckled softly as he relaxed and sprawled in the back seat of the luxury car.

however.

Before he could relax for long, his cell phone vibrated suddenly, and a call came in.

This startled Yokota, who then frowned.

Because he was on the run, he was worried about being disturbed by trivial matters, so he had turned off his communications long ago. He could only get through to a few leaders' calls that he had to answer.

Thinking about what happened over Tokyo, he roughly guessed who had called.

I took out my phone, and sure enough, it was there.

The note displayed on the screen read "Chairman of the Committee"—his immediate superior.

"Sigh~" Yokota sighed helplessly, but finally answered the phone.

"Chairman, may I ask what brings you here?"

As soon as the call connected, Chief Yokota, who had been looking bitter and unwilling, instantly changed his expression to a fawning smile.

But before he could continue speaking, a torrent of abuse erupted from the other end of the phone.

"Yokota Taika! You're asking me what happened? The incident in Tokyo Bay has already been broadcast live on television!"

"The entire Tokyo area, and even most of Japan, is in a state of panic, and you're asking me what's wrong?!"

Even over the phone, you could feel the other person's burning anger, which made Yokota's expression freeze instantly.

However, he quickly chuckled and, taking advantage of the moment when the other person finished cursing and took a breath, whispered something.

"Sir, I certainly saw the monster. The moment it emerged from the water, I sent people over... but..."

As he spoke, he deliberately paused, as if he were somewhat hesitant.

"...But the Metropolitan Police Department really can't do anything about them. Our police sniper rifles have almost no power left after firing into the air, so all we can do is desperately evacuate the civilians..."

Upon hearing this, the chairman, who was furious on the other end of the phone, gradually calmed down.

After a series of heavy breaths following the selection process, a relatively rational voice finally drifted out.

"...Alright, but the Minister of Defense has already dispatched the nearest Self-Defense Force Navy units, along with ground troops, to Tokyo Bay."

"All you have to do is cooperate with them."

At this point, the person on the other end paused, as if remembering something, and added a sentence.

"Also, block all news channels as soon as possible. I don't want to wake up tomorrow to find the whole world laughing at Japan!"

Before Yokota could even respond with a fawning smile and a few words after the last word on the phone had been uttered, Yokota was already finished.

The call was immediately disconnected, leaving only a dial tone.

"..."

"...Baka! You damned old bastard!..."

After confirming that the call had really ended, Yokota's fawning smile vanished from his fleshy face, and he muttered a curse in a resentful tone.

But that's all I can do to vent.

After taking a few deep breaths, he picked up his phone and dialed a number for his subordinates who were still in Tokyo.

"Hey! Where are you guys?"

"Never mind those who ran away, call as many people as you can."

"The Self-Defense Forces will be arriving soon. Please cooperate as much as you can. That's all."

After hastily and perfunctorily assigning the task, the car fell into a stifling silence once more after the call ended.

After the luxury car drove on for a while, the driver, who had been sitting silently in the front, cautiously turned around to ask a question.

"Commander, so what should we do now..."

"Keep going, straight to the port." Yokota ordered the driver without hesitation to continue towards their destination.

After thinking for a moment, he pressed the button next to him, rolled down the car window, and threw his phone and police ID out the window.

"...Let's go to the seaside villa where I keep my things first, pick them up, and then we'll take the nearest boat—no, I mean, my private yacht out to sea."

"Yes!" the driver replied, and the vehicle's engine roared to life, increasing its speed even further.

On the highway, we quickly left behind the troublesome city of Tokyo.

……

And at this time.

Another place.

Chairman Kenji Ito, who had just spoken with Yokota, was walking briskly down the corridor with a frosty expression.

His subordinates and assistants followed cautiously behind him, not daring to breathe.

"Bang—~"

After the crisp sound of expensive leather shoes hitting the corridor floor, a tightly closed meeting door was suddenly pushed open.

"You came."

"Ah."

As soon as the chairman entered, he went straight to the empty seat in the front row and sat down.

Beside him, the Minister of State, whose desk was labeled "Sakura Defense," nodded slightly to him with a solemn expression, as if to say hello.

With Kenji Ito taking his seat, the cabinet members at the top of the power structure in the Sakura Kingdom were now assembled.

The meeting room door closed.

Sitting at the head of the table, a middle-aged man with a puffy build looked around with a serious expression.

"...The situation is urgent, so let's get straight to the point." Abe said seriously, gesturing to his assistant to start the equipment.

The large screen in the conference room immediately began flashing, displaying the situation over the city of Tokyo Bay at that moment.

As soon as the video appeared, a series of booming sounds and cries of cursing filled the quiet conference room.

"Waaaaaah!!"

As soon as the equipment was turned on, a deep hum that drowned out all other noises came from the conference room's sound system.

Even through a screen, the top politicians from Japan present felt a shiver run down their spines.

On the screen, the enormous, deep purple creature, seemingly floating in the air, was still moving slowly.

Under the camera's tracking and adjustment via the screen, it wiggled its irregularly dense tentacles and mouthparts, moving purposefully in one direction.

On the ground, there was occasional sniping fire from special police teams.

As those countless disgusting pupils rolled and emitted beams of light, the SWAT team's attack subsided.

As the scene progressed, everyone present felt extremely oppressed, their faces grim.

Although many people present had already seen the videos or recordings from various sources before they came.

But looking at it again now, I still can't help but feel fear.

At this moment, after everyone was stunned by the scene, Prime Minister Abe, who was sitting at the head of the table, finally spoke again.

"You've all seen the current situation."

"Let's set aside the origin and source of this thing for now. I have already instructed the Minister of Defense to dispatch nearby patrol ships and the nearest Ground Self-Defense Force to Tokyo. All other troops that are further away will also be dispatched to provide support."

"Now! What everyone needs to consider is how to suppress this matter!"

"How can we ensure that tomorrow's international news doesn't report that Japan is completely defenseless, with even Tokyo being utterly defeated by a flying monster!"

As he described the current situation, his tone became increasingly angry, and his voice rose higher and higher.

Finally, he stood up abruptly and slammed his hands heavily on the table, making a loud "bang!"

"If this footage gets international, do you know how many companies will withdraw their investments?! How many migrant workers will leave?!"

"And how much economic loss will all this cause to Japan?!"

Abe roared, but the other cabinet ministers all lowered their heads, keeping their eyes down and remaining silent.

These people at the very top of power dared not reply, let alone the subordinate officials sitting behind them.

They all wished there was a crack in the ground they could crawl into and hide in.

This made Prime Minister Abe increasingly angry, and he eventually raised his hand and pointed at the Defense Minister who was closest to him.

"What have you done with the nearly ten trillion Sakura Coins that we allocate to you every year?!"

"That monster, whose size rivals that of an unmanned submarine, makes our defenses seem like nothing at all?! Or has our defense force become so corrupt?!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Abe's gaze, sharp as a blade, fixed on the Defense Minister he was pointing at.

And here.

As one of the few ministers in the entire State Council whose authority was completely controlled by the Prime Minister, he still had to answer.

After a long while, the Minister of Defense, whose forehead was slightly sweaty, raised his hand shakily to push up his glasses and stood up from his seat.

"...Our maritime defense radar detection is not a problem, it's just...it's just..."

"Don't tell me! That fish-like monster has an anti-radar information shielding device on its forehead!!" Before the Defense Minister could finish speaking, Abe, who was so angry that his hair was almost standing on end, rudely interrupted him.

Now, the Minister of Defense, who had barely managed to stand up, murmured, unable to find any more excuses, his face filled with bitterness.

He felt wronged too! There was definitely embezzlement involved, but how could he not be careful about something that was so easily exposed?
Who knows how that 20-30 meter long monster managed to sneak all the way to the bay near Tokyo, despite the tight radar scans and fleet patrols...

But the fact has already happened, and no amount of explanation or sophistry will help.

Knowing that all explanations would be futile, the Minister of Defense could only sway as he sat down again, his gaze unfocused.

Over here, Prime Minister Abe, sitting at the very top, cursed a few times and was also panting heavily.

He knew in his heart that getting angry would be of no use, so he could only give up for the time being. He picked up the water glass next to him and took a big gulp.

And this time.

Seeing that the atmosphere had eased slightly, the chairman of the Sakura Public Security Disciplinary Committee, who was sitting at the very edge and had arrived at the meeting last, cautiously offered his suggestions.

“Prime Minister, the situation is extremely critical. Even if we make these derelict officials commit seppuku on the spot to apologize, it will not help.”

"The most urgent task is to find a way to mitigate the escalation of the situation as much as possible..."

These words immediately attracted the attention of everyone present.

Naturally, this also includes the Prime Minister, who had just calmed down.

Abe sensed the confidence in the other person's words and narrowed his eyes.

However, since the other party is backed by a powerful family, to a certain extent, the Metropolitan Police Department, with which they have a cooperative relationship, has authority.

We cannot be as casual as we were with the Minister of Defense just now.

After thinking about it, his tone relaxed a bit, and he spoke slowly.

"Okay, then tell me what to do."

Upon hearing this, the chairman, who was sitting upright behind the table, also became serious and began to explain his thoughts when he arrived.

"...At present, no matter what the reason for the monster's appearance, the fact is that it is already unstoppable."

"However, the troops are arriving quickly, and whether they kill or drive them away, we will not be unable to fight back."

He first gave a brief summary of the prime minister's previous actions, which was considered an affirmation of the other party's approach, before continuing.

"Before I came here, I had already given orders to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Chief of Staff to block information channels."

"But given the chaotic situation and the advanced nature of the internet, complete interception is probably impossible..."

As he spoke, he turned to look at the Minister of Home Affairs at the other end of the conference table.

"This requires the full assistance of the Home Secretary to intercept information online, and it would be best to fabricate some other news material to confuse the public and prevent the information from spreading rapidly on the international internet."

He turned his gaze back to Abe, who was sitting opposite him with a serious expression.

"Finally, after dealing with that flying monster, we immediately deployed the army to seal off the area, cut off the network, and isolate the sealed-off zone!"

"By isolating the facts within a certain scope, we can minimize the negative impact of this incident on Japan's reputation and economy..."

Subsequently, the chairman listed a series of implementation measures in detail, which can be described as very comprehensive.

After the plan was explained, everyone initially frowned, but soon their brows relaxed and they slowly nodded in agreement.

Prime Minister Abe, sitting at the head of the table, glanced around and mentally went through the process.

I believe this is indeed the only option we have to choose at the moment, and it may be effective.

In the end, he could only sigh helplessly, suppressing the heartache and frustration brought on by the loss, and nodded slightly.

"Then it seems this is the only way..."

After the decision was made, all the officials present, both high and low, breathed a sigh of relief.

Having made his decision, Abe then turned his attention to another minister sitting opposite him, who appeared to be quite young.

"Contact the Self-Defense Forces as soon as possible, and send out the notice. Once they arrive, they should first establish a defensive line and set up roadblocks on the roads to block the crowds."

"...And we need to hold an emergency press conference as soon as possible for the people in the other areas who have not yet been affected."

"If the top leaders of the government make a public appearance to stabilize the situation and release some information, they will naturally obediently return to where they belong..."

(End of this chapter)