Starting with Fireflies, Speedrun the World

Clara and Sayo walked up to Tatsumi together, and Ieyasu shook their heads to indicate that the form of address was not important.

Then he looked at Tatsumi in front of him; he hadn't changed much. Because of his interference, Tatsumi lacked the experience of being an assassin during Night Raid, so he had changed less.

"Clara doesn't mind at all!"

Tatsumi responded to Ieyasu without saying a word, then looked at the girl in front of him and became a little awkward.

"Um... I haven't thanked Clara yet for saving Sayo and Ieyasu. If it weren't for you, they would already be..."

I learned from Ieyas and Sayo that they were originally dead, and that Clara had pulled them back from hell.

Tatsumi was also very frightened and was very grateful to Clara.

If it weren't for her, I would never have seen these two dear friends again.

"That's to be expected, but I was also lucky..."

According to Mr. Schwarz's analysis, Iyeas and Sayo should have been dead at that time, but unexpectedly they still had half a breath left, which is why he was able to save them.

Otherwise, no matter how powerful the Abundance is, even if it can heal mechanical creations, it cannot bring the dead back to life.

"Um... I heard from Iyeas that you agreed to join us?"

After a brief exchange, Clara finally got down to business.

She still has a lot to do. Although the automatons can help, some things still require real people.

Having another trustworthy helper is also very important to Clara.

"Well..."

"Tatsumi, didn't you promise me that before? You're not going to change your mind again, are you?"

Seeing Tatsumi's hesitation, Ieyasu immediately became serious. Instead of helping the corrupt imperial nobility, wouldn't it be better for the three of them to work together to help Miss Clara and achieve something great?

"No, that's not it. I already promised you, how could I go back on my word? Besides, Clara saved you, so she's also my benefactor!"

"I had originally planned to make a name for myself in the military, so it's a bit hard to adjust to suddenly changing my goals."

Tatsumi had promised his best friend, and naturally, he couldn't go back on his word. Besides, he also wanted the three of them to continue working together.

It's just that the goals I had originally decided on have changed, and I'm not used to it.

"What's there to be uncomfortable about?"

"Isn't it a million times better to build a brand new empire and achieve unparalleled feats alongside Miss Clara than to struggle and toil in the Ministry of War?"

"Given the current state of the empire, even within the Ministry of War, without connections or background, even if you possess the strength, it's uncertain how long it will take to rise to prominence."

Iyeas also inquired about the Imperial Ministry of War.

Although the Ministry of War is in a better position than the Imperial Court, unless you follow the generals led by Esdeath, you'll never get ahead.

The Ministry of War, especially the one stationed in the capital, was in a terrible state.

"That's true..."

Tatsumi habitually scratched the back of his head, unable to refute.

The troops that were recruited by the Ministry of War and sent to the front lines, although the risks were greater, still had room for advancement.

But now that General Esdeath of the Empire has successfully launched her northern expedition and begun her return journey, there is no need for her to go back to the northern front.

The troops being assigned now are all completely rotten.

Although Tatsumi hasn't been assigned yet, Yu probably won't be a good place.

"Wait, what did you just say? Join Miss Clara in building a completely new country?"

Suddenly, Tatsumi realized that he didn't quite understand what Iyeas had said.

What does it mean to establish a new country? Could it be... Miss Clara is planning a rebellion?

Tatsumi looked at the little girl in front of him, who seemed weak and harmless, and couldn't connect her with the rebellion.

Moreover, rebellion requires capital; it's not something you can just start on a whim.

They should have their own army!

It's impossible for just a few people to rebel against such a large, thousand-year-old empire.

But Iyeas's answer made Tatsumi's vision go black; it really was true.

"Not bad!"

"To help Miss Clara build a brand new country where no powerful people can do evil and treat human life as worthless."

"A truly fair and just country governed by the rule of law."

Ieyas was very serious. After confirming the production speed and characteristics of the mechanical creature, he had no more doubts.

As more industrial bases are established, large quantities of mechanical parts are produced on assembly lines and then organized by automated machine troops.

Once it reaches a certain scale, it won't be long before it can form a mechanical army of 100,000.

Such mechanical beings are stronger than ordinary soldiers; overthrowing the empire is just around the corner!

With the addition of absolutely fair and just mechanical intelligent management, there will be no more corrupt empires.

In addition, there's the Creation Engine that Miss Clara mentioned. As the foundation of the nation, it's enough to ensure the mechanical empire's longevity.

"..."

Listening to Ieyasu's words, Tatsumi wondered if he had gone mad or if he was stupid. Was he really going to start a rebellion?

Why? !

“Tatsumi, I know you have doubts. Come with us and see what’s inside, and you’ll understand.”

Seeing Tatsumi's reaction, Sayo spoke up at this moment.

"......in?"

What's so powerful inside?

Tatsumi looked at the spot Sayo was pointing to with a suspicious expression.

After he went inside and learned about the concept of the Mechanical Empire, he was completely stunned.

It's all true! No wonder Ieyas and Sayo were so confident and certain. It's just that overthrowing the empire is still a bit hard to accept for the time being...

"Just as people decay, so too do nations perish. This once mighty empire, which lasted for a thousand years, is now nothing more than a corrupt hell."

“Rebellions against the empire had already emerged in various places, and Clara and Swallow did not initially intend to establish a new empire themselves.”

"However, the revolutionary army that rebelled against the empire was not as righteous as the world saw it. In order to overthrow the empire, they chose to ally with foreign races and made the decision to divide up the territory."

"A divided territory, an incomplete regime, means that the wars to come will only intensify..."

Clara slowly told them about her initial thoughts and the changes she made afterward.

Before the revolutionary army's territorial divisions were truly finalized, she didn't think much of it, even though she didn't like them. But once she learned of their decision, everything changed.

Even if they cooperate to overthrow the empire and form an alliance, the various forces will guarantee peaceful coexistence.

But how long will this situation last?

The lessons of Chinese history have taught the young girl that such a regime will inevitably run into trouble sooner or later, and that cooperation will not last long, but will only become more and more intense.

The ambitions of foreign races can never be satisfied.

"Is this really what the high command of the revolutionary army is thinking? Dividing up territories, dividing up the land..."

Upon hearing the revolutionary army's decision, Tazumi's eyes widened. Even he knew that every inch of land was bought with blood, and that not an inch of territory should be given up.

The revolutionary army just handed over territory like that? And to a foreign race at that?!

I just can't accept this...

No matter how corrupt the empire may be, it was unparalleled in dealing with foreign tribes.

How can the revolutionary army be turning back the clock of history?

Although they hadn't yet come into contact with the revolutionary army, the group already harbored a negative impression of them. Even if such a regime overthrew the empire, how much better could it truly be than the empire in the future?

Chapter 39 Mech Grizzly: The Experience of Death

"Welcome, Tatsumi!"

After Clara explained the reasons, and with the persuasion of Ieyasu and Sayo, Tatsumi finally decided to join Clara's team.

Compared to the unreliable Revolutionary Army and the corrupt Imperial Army, joining Clara, whom he felt goodwill and gratitude towards, was the best choice for him.

Although it seems that Clara has nothing compared to the Empire and the Revolutionary Army at present...

However, the prospects are promising, and it is not without hope.

More importantly, providing timely help is far more meaningful than adding to someone's success.

He was among the earliest elders who established their unparalleled achievements and founded a new dynasty.

The reward for this meritorious service will certainly be substantial.

He also believed that Clara would not mistreat them.

This is so much better than struggling in the Ministry of War; this is true achievement.

"That's what we say, but what's our next step?"

After the welcoming ceremony ended, Tatsumi scratched the back of his head, unsure of what to do next. After all, changing dynasties was no small matter; there was a lot to do.

"We're just getting started, so it's best not to stand out."

"There is a classic policy in my hometown regarding this matter: 'Store up grain, build high walls, and delay declaring yourself king.'"

"So what we need to do now is to quietly develop machinery, not participate in the war between the Empire and the Revolutionary Army, wait for the right opportunity, and join the war when we have enough capital, so as to take over the whole world in one fell swoop."

Clara shared her thoughts, which were also the safest approach.

What we need to do now is to develop more industrial chains, expand the scale of automated mechs, and build the creation engine.

Then, in the final battle, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

They swallowed up the revolutionary army and the empire in one fell swoop.

"I didn't expect you to know so much about these things, Miss Clara. 'Store up grain, build high walls, and delay declaring yourself king'... Although I don't fully understand it, I feel that what you said is correct."