I don't want to be an elf!

The wealthy, powerful, police officers, and important figures in the Tokyo area fled the city, which made ordinary citizens who could not leave even more panicked.

Riots, looting, murder...

This largest surviving point in postwar Japan is now also engulfed in barbarity and chaos.

The police were already extremely busy.

The emperor even had to send troops into the city to suppress the rioters and bandits.

If the situation worsens further, the Tokyo area will suffer serious damage.

The good news is that the erosion rate inhibitor and the new megaliths have been manufactured.

The time was ripe, and the Holy Emperor and Honjo Nia quickly reached an agreement to put an end to this farce.

A week later, a live press conference was held at the Holy House.

Are you sure you don't want to join me?

Tokyo, Seijuro.

As always, the Holy Emperor was dressed in a pure white gown, but his expression was much more serious than usual. Before stepping out of the Holy Residence, he asked Honjo Nia one last time.

Her collaborator had really helped her a lot.

He exposed Kikunojo Tendo's true colors, resolved factional strife within the government, helped her develop her own power, and warned of the disasters brought about by the deterioration of the megalith...

It was as if they were truly angels sent by God to save Tokyo from fire and water.

Without her, the Holy Emperor felt he certainly wouldn't have been able to achieve this.

"I'll forget it."

Faced with the Emperor's invitation again, Honjou Nia waved her hand and said, "I can't get used to such a formal occasion. If I say something wrong, I'll lose face in front of all of Tokyo. I'll really be in big trouble."

Prior to this, the Holy Emperor had invited her to attend press conferences many times.

However, she refused them all.

Although she was a major contributor to both the research on erosion rate inhibitors and the creation of the megaliths, and should rightfully appear in the public eye alongside the Holy Emperor, given Nia Honjo's character, it's impossible for her to attend such a serious occasion requiring her to make a public appearance.

Seeing that the two women still insisted on this, the Holy Emperor had no choice but to give up trying to persuade them.

Take a deep breath and push open the door of the Holy House.

The square outside the Holy House was already packed with people.

"It is His Majesty the Holy Emperor!"

"Quickly, get the equipment ready, don't miss a single angle."

"The government can finally give the citizens of Tokyo an explanation."

Upon seeing the Holy Emperor emerge from the Holy Residence, the reporters and other staff immediately adjusted to their best state of mind.

This is the first time the Holy Emperor, the leader of the Tokyo region, has appeared before the people since Aldebaran, which eroded the megalith, appeared.

Almost every Tokyo resident sat in front of their television set, waiting for their ruler to speak, hoping the Holy Emperor would bring good news.

The Tokyo area, which had been in turmoil for nearly a month, saw a temporary calm today.

Good morning, citizens of the Tokyo area.

In front of numerous reporters and cameras, the Holy Emperor, as always, wore a white robe and spoke in a soft and soothing voice.

His calm and composed demeanor in the face of danger eased the tension of many viewers.

"I am holding this press conference today to inform some things that citizens of the Tokyo area have the right to know."

Perhaps many of you are wondering what I have been doing these days, and why I haven't issued any clear strategies, which is really unbecoming of a wise ruler.

I sincerely apologize for this.

But citizens, your worries will completely disappear today, at this very moment.

The Holy Emperor gave his subordinate a wink.

The maids waiting nearby then handed out documents to the reporters below.

The reporters whispered among themselves, but when they looked at what was written in the documents, they were all shocked.

"The ash-down of the megaliths was not accidental, but rather a result of government incompetence."

Within the Tokyo government, Kazumitsu Tendo, the Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, embezzled some funds during the construction of Monolith 2 at the end of the Gastrea Wars and used a mixture to build a cheaper monolith, which allowed Aldebaran to seize the opportunity.

The Emperor's revelations have sparked public outrage.

Some cursed the culprits who caused this disaster with the most vicious words, some were happy that the Holy Emperor had found out the truth, and some remained silent because they had not received a solution to the problem.

But one thing is certain.

At this moment, in Tendo's house, Tendo and Hikaru, sitting in front of the television, looked ashen-faced.

He's done.

Whether it's a career or life itself.

His fate was sealed the moment the Holy Emperor chose to make the announcement publicly.

"After this storm has passed, you should commit suicide, Kazumitsu."

The head of the Tendo family, Tendo Kikunojo, said expressionlessly, "This is the last act of mercy the family can give you."

"Yes, Grandfather," Tendo Kazumitsu replied, looking dejected.

The press conference in front of the Holy House is still ongoing.

After exposing the embezzlement case of Tendo and Hikaru to everyone, the Holy Emperor continued, "Fortunately, just before I learned of this, I placed an order with the city that could build the megalith. The new megalith was completed yesterday and will be delivered in just five days."

good news.

This is absolutely great news.

Good news that all the citizens of Tokyo have been eagerly awaiting.

In an instant, the entire city of Tokyo erupted in excitement, with cheers resounding throughout the city.

According to experts, it will take at least another month for Aldebaran to completely erode the monoliths. Even if some unexpected events occur during this period, the new monoliths will definitely be delivered before the Gastrea invades.

The Tokyo area is saved.

All the citizens of Tokyo were happy about this.

Except for one person.

"A new megalith? Why am I unaware of this?"

Kikunojo Tendo frowned deeply: "His Majesty the Holy Emperor has never mentioned this matter in meetings, and there is no sign of government funds flowing out... Could it be that His Majesty the Holy Emperor used his own private assets?"

If it were for the Tokyo area, the Emperor could simply ask to use the government budget to purchase the megalith.

But she didn't do that; instead, she kept it quiet, not wanting anyone to know.

why?

Suddenly, a terrifying thought popped into Kikunojo Tendo's mind, making him tremble all over.

The Holy Emperor did not want the Tian Tong family to make any preparations!

She wants to take action against the Tendo family!

Chapter Forty-Six: An Unknown Call

The thought suddenly popped into Kikunojo Tendo's mind.

But how is this possible?

“No, His Majesty the Emperor would never do such a thing.” Kikunojo Tendo shook his head in disbelief. “The Tendo family plays a crucial role in the Tokyo area. His Majesty the Emperor would never do something so foolish, unless…”

Unless, the Holy Emperor no longer needs the Heavenly Child Family.

At this moment, this vigorous old man finally showed a hint of decay, like rotten wood.

Recalling the turmoil that had plagued the Tokyo government these past few days, the downfall of numerous high-ranking officials, and the abnormally rapid transfer of power, Kikunojo Tendo finally understood everything.

He had been searching for the culprit who had muddied the waters, but to his surprise, the culprit turned out to be the Holy Emperor.

He had initially thought that the newcomers, who had no political experience whatsoever yet were placed in important positions, were part of some other organization's influence. Now it seemed that those new officials must belong to the Holy Emperor's people.

Unbeknownst to him, the Tokyo government had already completed a purge of power.

Many officials who were on good terms with the Tiantong family were either expelled or imprisoned, and even several members of the Tiantong direct lineage were arrested.

Now, the most important member of the Tendo family besides himself, the next patriarch, Tendo Kazumitsu, has also been completely destroyed.

Using Tendo and Hikaru as stepping stones, the Holy Emperor saved the people of Tokyo at the most critical moment, and in a short period of time, he had already made his prestige reach its peak.

The Tendo family is finished.

With this realization, an uncontrollable anger welled up in Kikunojo Tendo's heart.

"Who is it?"

His fists clenched, his sharp, sword-like aura deterring those around him from approaching. He roared with wide, angry eyes, "Who exactly is standing behind His Majesty the Holy Emperor?!"

He didn't believe that the indecisive emperor, who always sought his opinion, could accomplish this on his own.

It must have been when he wasn't paying attention that thieves from other forces used sweet words to deceive the Holy Emperor, which led her to launch a campaign to suppress the Tiantong family, a family of meritorious officials.

This problem didn't take Tendou Kikunojo too long.

Because Tendo Kisara appeared on television.

Why did she appear at the press conference?

Upon seeing his granddaughter appear at such an important occasion, Kikunojo Tendo's pupils suddenly contracted.

He had never taken this rebellious girl seriously before, but recently, Tendo Kiseki had really caused him a lot of trouble.

It was as if someone was helping his good-for-nothing granddaughter fulfill her desire for revenge.

Recalling the changes that had occurred on the Holy Emperor and Tendou Kisaragi, Tendou Kikunojo's thoughts raced, and he instinctively sensed that something was amiss.

Then, a name suddenly popped into his mind.

"Honjo Niya!"