I'm in a crossover anime world, and I've been transported to Hogwarts twice.

I believe in you.

She silently cried out in her heart.

I truly believe in you; you don't need to treat me with such trepidation.

What she never wanted was for him to treat her like fragile glass, constantly worrying about the boundaries he might cross.

What she longed for was his natural intimacy, a relationship built on trust and respect, without any barriers, rather than the current situation where it seemed as if a wall called overprotection stood between them.

Shiina Mahiru looked at him with some distress.

How could this man, who is so adept at political maneuvering and full of clever schemes, become so stubborn when it comes to her feelings and emotions?

She even missed the occasional, assertive tenderness he showed, which at least felt genuine and unguarded.

She sighed silently, a sigh that contained understanding, but also a hint of helpless heartache.

"that..."

She took a deep breath, trying to make her voice sound calm and clear, not wanting to deepen his misunderstanding.

“I understand. I know the significance of this gift and I understand your feelings. I am very grateful, really.”

She paused, then met his questioning gaze with unwavering determination.

"I value the option you've given me. As for what to do with these shares..."

She glanced down at the heavy documents in her hand, as if they still held the cold warmth of her parents' lifelong toil.

"I will seriously consider it. Also, thank you, but I hope we can get along peacefully, instead of you being so cautious."

Her last words were soft, yet like a pebble thrown into a lake, they rippled across Genichi Hanyu's heart.

As he watched her try to express her understanding and alleviate his concerns, seeing the genuine trust and subtle weariness in her eyes, a hardened part of his heart seemed to be gently touched.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he just looked at her intently and nodded.

Outside the window, the long-brewing downpour finally began, large raindrops pounding violently against the glass, creating a dense and noisy sound.

The reactions of the 149 Five Great Philanthropists

To the average person, the name Genichi Hanyu might just be a symbol of a hero who saves the world.

However, within the highest decision-making circle—commonly known as the "Five Great Benevolent Men"—who hold the reins of power over the planet's destiny, the meaning of this name is far more complex and weighty.

He was like a comet with an unpredictable trajectory, carrying the power to overturn the existing order, tearing through the silent sky.

Therefore, when the news of his disappearance spread like a stone thrown into a deep pool, causing ripples in some of the world's top intelligence centers, the shock it caused was far from the calm that appeared on the surface.

The allure of the unknown technology he possessed, a technology several generations ahead of current human understanding, was like the forbidden fruit hanging in the Garden of Eden, radiating an irresistible glow that could make the heart of any powerful nation pound.

Inside the supreme command centers of the five major powers, after the initial brief moment of surprise and doubt, a subtle, indescribable excitement inevitably swept through each of them.

That's not just greed, but a deep-seated instinct in great power rivalry—a thirst for absolute strategic advantage.

Imagine if we could acquire Genichi Hanyu's core technologies, whether applied to the military, energy, information, or biological fields, it would mean occupying an unshakeable dominant position in the global landscape for decades or even centuries to come.

This temptation is enough to make even the most rational mind momentarily dizzy.

However, one of the core qualities that enabled the five philanthropists to stand at the pinnacle of world power was their extraordinary rationality and self-control.

They are not without desires, but rather possess a vast and sophisticated decision-making machine and a brain composed of countless top-notch advisors.

Once the initial instinctive impulse was suppressed, calm analysis quickly took over.

The top strategic analysis rooms in various countries are brightly lit.

Intelligence chiefs, military advisors, technology experts, and geopolitical scholars gathered together, and massive amounts of information flowed, collided, and were dissected and analyzed on a huge screen.

There is only one core issue: Was Genichi Hanyu's disappearance an accident? A trap? Or a deliberate act of silence?

The analysis pointed to a conclusion that they had to take seriously.

Chaldea.

A deep voice rang out during the top-secret meeting at America's Strategic Command. The screen displayed the global network of nodes of the mysterious organization. After Genichi Hanyu disappeared, the data flow did not become disordered or weakened. Instead, it showed a more efficient, orderly, and even subtly defensive operating mode.

"If Genichi Hanyu really met with misfortune, the central organization that was built around him and maintains the global system for responding to unusual events would not be as calm as it is now. It would either fall into power struggles and disintegrate, or it would initiate the highest level of revenge procedures, but neither is happening at the moment."

Another more crucial and awe-inspiring factor is repeatedly mentioned: "World Wi11".

This is the vague name given by intelligence agencies of various countries to the higher-level force behind Genichi Hanyu, a force that is difficult to understand but truly exists.

He was not fighting alone; his very existence seemed to be endorsed by some kind of planetary-level consciousness.

Analysts pulled up inexplicable coincidences from several major past crises: perfectly timed energy fluctuations, untraceable information flows, and even sudden interventions by natural phenomena in dire situations.

“We have reason to believe that the world’s will will not allow its representative to fall so easily, and the malicious actions against Genichi Hanyu are likely to bring about unpredictable and catastrophic backlash.”

Based on these core judgments, the top leaders of the five major countries reached almost the same conclusion: Genichi Hanyu did not actually encounter danger during his first appearance.

This disappearance is more like a deliberate retreat, a carefully designed test, or a trap waiting for its prey to appear.

He was simply observing, observing how many restless ambitions would fester in the shadows when his guardian angel temporarily disappeared, and how many allies would waver under pressure.

"So, he's alright, but his absence is probably..."

A white-haired Eastern sage pondered in the smoke-filled conference room, his fingertips tapping the table, his gaze deep. "He's fishing."

Having grasped this point, the top leaders of the five major powers quickly reached a consensus and made an extremely pragmatic, even tacit, decision: to remain inactive and observe the situation.

This calm observation is not inaction, but rather the highest level of strategic composure.

They ordered all intelligence agencies to minimize the intensity of their investigations into Genichi Hanyu and his inner circle, in order to avoid any actions that could be misinterpreted as provocation.

At the same time, any radical voices within the organization that might covet Genichi Hanyu or his technology were strictly suppressed, and the power of the state apparatus was used to suppress potential adventurers.

Why choose such a low profile, or even indulgence?

The answer is cold and realistic, and its root lies in the arrival of Galactron, the mechanical monster that nearly dragged human civilization into the abyss.

The top-secret archives of the five major powers contain sealed images and data from that painful yet crucial period of history, serving as a constant reminder of the past.

That silver-white mechanical demon, like a judge from the depths of the universe, displayed destructive power that completely shattered the military technology barrier that humanity was so proud of.

Wherever it goes, the strongest alloys turn to dust, the most magnificent buildings collapse silently, and energy shields become as fragile as soap bubbles.

Human fighter jets are like moths drawn to a flame before it; even the most powerful bunker buster bombs can only leave negligible burn marks on its smooth outer shell.

Military experts from various countries, in their post-mortem analysis, have all reached a chilling conclusion: with the current level of human technology, no country or alliance can independently confront or even effectively delay such an existence.

It's like a walking civilization reset button.

If it weren't for Genichi Hanyu's timely intervention and his killing of him in a way that was equally beyond comprehension, the flame of human civilization would probably have been extinguished in that catastrophe.

Galactron's shadow, like the Sword of Damocles, still hangs over the five great nations and even all of humanity.

It reveals a fact in the most brutal way: in the face of unknown threats from the depths of space, humanity's proud nuclear arsenal, aircraft carrier fleet, and informationized military may be vulnerable and easily defeated.

Genichi Hanyu and Chaldea, which he represents, are currently the only known and final insurance policy.

"Let's just turn a blind eye."

This became an unspoken rule among the five major powers. 2.9

As long as Genichi Hanyu doesn't actually get into trouble, as long as the Chaldea system is still functioning, and as long as there's still hope of deflecting that sword hanging overhead, whatever he wants to do—whether it's a brief disappearance to clean house, using this opportunity to intimidate potential enemies, or even conducting some experiments they can't understand—the five great nations all choose to acquiesce, and even secretly provide some conveniences that don't touch the core.

After all, compared to coveting that ethereal and potentially catastrophic unknown technology, ensuring the continued existence of this guardian, and ensuring that when Galactron, or something even more terrifying than Galactron, descends, someone can stand at the forefront of human civilization.

This is the paramount, overriding interest that concerns the survival of the race.

Faced with a massive survival crisis, any short-sighted greed and scheming appear foolish and deadly.

The goodness of the five philanthropists, at this moment, manifests as a maximum degree of restraint and tolerance based on a consideration of harsh reality.

155 An unexpected success

The order issued by Yukinoshita Haruno at the Chaldea command center was like a boulder thrown into a seemingly calm lake, instantly stirring up layers of turbulent undercurrents across the globe.

Chaldea, a mysterious organization that has become the core of global response to anomalous events since the Galactron incident, has always attracted the attention of countless eyes hidden in the shadows with its every move.

The massive and efficient crackdown on numerous cult organizations within Japan, launched this time, far exceeded everyone's expectations in terms of scale, efficiency, and ruthlessness!

Within hours of the operation's commencement, the intelligence centers of the world's major powers were thrown into chaos, with alarms sounding incessantly!

In the Pentagon's top-secret command center, the area representing Japan on the huge global situation map was instantly covered by a dense array of constantly flashing red dots. Each dot represented the elimination of a cult stronghold and the handling of a key leader.

The intelligence analysts stared grimly at the waterfall of action briefings on the screen, their fingers almost blurring the keyboard.

"Report! Target A-7 (leader of the Amaterasu Shinjin Cult) has been confirmed dead in his residence due to an accident. There were no signs of struggle at the scene, and the preliminary diagnosis is cardiac arrest!"

"Report! Target B-3 (the financial manager of the Cosmic Harmony Order) and his secret overseas accounts have been emptied. The flow of funds is untraceable. He himself went missing three minutes ago on his private jet!"

"Report! Targets C-1 to C-15 (the remaining core members of Ghost Island) were collectively caught in a gas explosion at an underground meeting point. There were no survivors. Local fire departments have intervened and classified it as an accident!"

"Report! Discussions and videos involving keywords such as giants and incarnations of gods are being deleted at an exponential rate across all mainstream and non-mainstream online platforms, social media, and anonymous forums within Japan. Alternative information streams have been fully deployed, and public opinion has been forcefully reversed!"

A stream of cold, efficient, and chillingly precise action reports poured in through the encrypted channel. The senior officers and staff in the command center exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes reflecting the same shock.

"My God, this efficiency..."

"This isn't a blow, it's erasure, it's formatting!"

"Just how much power did Chaldea use? This level of information manipulation and physical elimination happening simultaneously is simply unheard of!"

Similar scenes were simultaneously playing out in the Kremlin, Downing Street, and secret meeting rooms at the Élysée Palace.

All forces capable of monitoring this event were deeply shocked by the terrifying execution capabilities displayed by Chaldea.

This is not just a display of power, but also a cold declaration of the rules of the global underworld. Any existence that dares to touch Chaldea's sore spot will be completely wiped out from the physical and informational levels, leaving no trace!

However, after the initial shock, these shrewd and calculating leaders and strategists almost unanimously noticed a thought-provoking detail.

"Is the target only those cults?"

A general with gray hair and sharp, eagle-like eyes stroked his chin, staring at the list of action targets highlighted on the screen.

"No other forces? No deeper objectives?"

"Yes, sir. Based on all available intelligence, the sole objective of Chaldea's operation is to target the cult organizations within Sakura who have been causing trouble by taking advantage of the Giant of Light and Galactron incidents. The scope of the strike is precise, the purpose of the operation is clear, and although the methods are ruthless, the logic is sound."

The intelligence chief reported immediately.

"Just to combat cults?"

Another aide frowned.

"Given Chaldea's consistently low profile and Genichi Hanyu's mysterious style, it's illogical that they would go to such lengths over a few buzzing flies, even risking to expose some of their information manipulation capabilities!"

After a brief silence, a bold, conspiracy-ridden theory spread like wildfire through these top-level analysis labs.

"Unless this is a display, a deliberate muscle-flexing show!"

"That's right. Genichi Hanyu has been missing for nearly twenty days. Chaldea must be under tremendous pressure. They need to demonstrate their strength to the outside world, especially to those potential adversaries who are eager to make trouble, and to deter those who are not up to the task!"

"This precisely shows that Genichi Hanyu might really be in trouble. Otherwise, given his personality, he wouldn't need to display his strength so ostentatiously and urgently to stabilize the situation! He himself is the strongest deterrent!"

"Yes! This is more like a bluff. It's a crisis management and military deterrence orchestrated by Yukino Yukinoshita, given that Genichi Hanyu is unable to take charge. The purpose is to warn all parties that Chaldea still possesses destructive power even without Genichi Hanyu, and not to act rashly!"

Once this conclusion took hold, it spread like wildfire, quickly becoming the mainstream judgment within various factions. Those big fish who were initially wary of Chaldea's swift and decisive actions and intended to continue observing were now acting as if they had received a shot of adrenaline!

This is a bluff! It's absolutely a bluff!

Genichi Hanyu must have encountered a major upheaval! Chaldea is in a panic!

Yukino Yukinoshita is playing the empty city strategy!

The greed and ambition that had been suppressed were ignited like sparks thrown into boiling oil! The restlessness that had been suppressed for so long could no longer be contained!

"Notify the Submers: Operation Deep Blue is to be launched ahead of schedule! Target: Chaldea Pacific Observatory No. 7. Obtain its core database sample at all costs!"

"Order all Shadow Council's hidden forces in Sakura Country to enter Level One standby status, closely monitor the movements of Chaldea's Tokyo branch, find its defensive weaknesses, and await final instructions!"

"Activate the secret communication channel with the Ouroboros organization and tell them that we are willing to provide intelligence on the key fragments in exchange for their interference with the Chaldea Asian energy network. The time is now!"

"Let's get our moles moving! At all costs, let's find out the exact whereabouts and condition of Genichi Hanyu! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

Encrypted, dangerous commands were sent from every dark corner of the world.

Beneath the calm surface, countless thirsty fish could no longer contain themselves and began to flick their tails, tentatively swimming towards the seemingly tempting but actually deadly bait.

The air was thick with the tense atmosphere of an impending storm.

Chaldea Tokyo Branch, Core Command Room.

Yukino Yukinoshita stood in front of the huge holographic star map. The screen not only displayed the perfect conclusion of the operation in real time, but also had several encrypted sub-windows that were scrolling with the latest reports from intelligence nodes around the world—signs that the big fish were starting to move.

Looking at the dots of light and encrypted communication streams on the screen that represented the beginning of unusual movements by hostile forces, Yukino Yukinoshita's delicate and charming face showed no tension whatsoever. Instead, a brilliant yet chilling smile slowly bloomed on her face.