Chapter 165: Another Empty Throne Conference!
Deep into the night, the bright moon hung high, and starlight filled the sky.
The city of Holy Land Mariejois, situated at the Summit of the Red Line, was as brightly lit as ever, shining with golden light, fully displaying the nobility of the highest authority.
Inside Pangaea Castle, Im once again sat on the Empty Throne, looking down at the five figures kneeling on the Red Carpet below.
To be honest, it had been a while since any of them had been here.
After all, everyone was busy.
And some matters that weren't particularly important naturally didn't require a meeting in this place, but today was different. The matter the Five Elders were seeking instructions on this time concerned the Marines!
"Lord Imu, the Director of the Biochemical Research Institute, Dr. Fritz, has requested technical support for a technology capable of resolving the negative emotions such as fear, bloodthirst, and brutality contained within the Kabaneri Virus."
"After discussion, we believe that the Chief of Staff of Marine Headquarters, Tsuru, can provide assistance, specifically by using the Wash-Wash Fruit Ability of the Paramecia System to wash away the extreme negative emotions of the Infected who have lost their Autonomy."
"However, this would inevitably require revealing the matter of the Star Gate to Marine Headquarters. As this matter is of great importance, we had no choice but to ask for Lord's personal instruction!"
Saint Topman Warcury, kneeling in the center, stated respectfully in a deep voice. His voice was full of vigor, echoing throughout the dark and cold Main Hall.
Im listened and began to ponder.
He understood what these people meant. The Marines would definitely need to know about the Star Gate matter. Many high-ranking officials in various departments within the World Government already knew about it.
It was just that the Five Elders had not yet issued the order for Internal Disclosure to the Grand Committee, so the High-Ranking Officials maintained a tacit understanding: "you know, I know, but we don't speak of it."
On such matters, no one dared to speak out. Otherwise, once there was a problem, the Informant would certainly be fine, but their life would likely be gone.
But the key question was, when was the appropriate time to let Marine Headquarters know? Following from this, when should Internal Disclosure happen? When should Full Public Disclosure happen?
These were all matters that needed consideration.
And the reason they hadn't told Marine Headquarters yet was, firstly, because the Small Star Gate was truly too small. Let alone Warships, even Vehicles couldn't pass through. What was the point of telling the Marines then?
Secondly, the Marines had a lot of things they needed to be busy with recently, so there was no need to tell them at all. But now the Biochemical Research Institute had a need.
Finally, Im issued the Highest Order.
"Tomorrow, the Supreme Military Command will convene the high-ranking officials of the Three Forces to convey the matter of the Star Gate, and at the same time, gradually proceed with the Reform according to the original Plan!"
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn immediately replied respectfully, "We respectfully obey your Imperial Will!"
The Five Elders and others also understood Im's meaning. It seemed he agreed to Tsuru going to the Stargate World. Oh, right, for ease of address, it now had a Code Name.
Namely, No.0001 Kabaneri World!
"Lord Imu, the idea of releasing the Citizens of the Non-Affiliated Nation 'Tequila Wolf' and having the Prisoners from the first four underground levels of 'Impel Down' and other Prisons take over the Bridge Building Labor is truly extremely wise."
"However, the Manpower, Military Power, and number of ships required for this Plan are too vast. It will be difficult to complete in a short time. Preliminary estimates suggest it will take at least one to two years to minimize the negative impact on the Bridge Building Project."
Im, seated on the Empty Throne, nodded inwardly upon hearing this.
Indeed.
To send nearly a million Citizens from the Non-Affiliated Nation back to their Hometowns, and then send hundreds of thousands of Prisoners to the 'Bridge on the Sea' to replace the former in Bridge Building, this process would certainly be very long and tedious.
Putting everything else aside, the Marines would definitely be busy again, as their Warships would be needed for escorting in either case!
This was fine.
The current Star Gate was too small to be used by the Marines anyway. Let them contribute to the construction of the Home World.
However, perhaps a basic Shipyard could be built in the Kabaneri World, and a Warship could be built using local materials to see how it goes?
He immediately ordered this idea to be carried out.
"Lord, is it necessary to summon Shipwrights from Water Seven?"
Saint Topman Warcury's question was coldly refused by Im. He did not want people outside the World Government to know about the Stargate World yet.
Although Water Seven had contracted a batch of Marine Warships, and even exclusively possessed the 'War Beast' class Warships used for the Buster Call.
This did not mean that all Warships were built by them. There were actually quite a few Islands capable of building Warships; Water Seven was just the most famous. Moreover, the World Government itself also had some of its own Shipyards.
There was certainly no shortage of Shipwrights.
At most, because their skills were not as high as the Experts from Water Seven, their shipbuilding Efficiency was not as high.
This was completely acceptable.
"Accelerate the establishment of the Ministry of Police Affairs within the Judiciary, and the Bounty Research Department at Marine Headquarters must also be transferred as soon as possible!"
Im's cold instruction carried noticeable displeasure. He was very dissatisfied with the work progress of the Judiciary.
This made Jaygarcia Saturn Saint extremely panicked, and cold sweat immediately beaded on his forehead.
"Lord Imu, our Judiciary has already initiated the Plan for the Ministry of Police Affairs. Among them, the one hundred Marine Branches selected in the Four Seas are being renovated into Police Stations, but the Construction Department has postponed this Project to a later date on the grounds of lacking manpower."
"Also, the matter of selecting Navy Soldiers to transfer to the police force has been temporarily refused by the Marines on the grounds that they need a large amount of Military Strength to fully implement this year's Agenda Item..."
As soon as he said this, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, representing the Military, and Saint Topman Warcury, representing the Political Affairs Department, twitched their mouths. Their expressions with lowered heads also became displeased.
He was complaining about them in front of Lord Imu!
But the reasons given by the Construction Department and the Marines were also valid. These two departments had been the busiest in recent days, and looking at the current Situation, they would be even busier in the future.
So, what could be done about the lack of people?
Could it be that for the sake of your Judiciary establishing its own police force, they had to put down their major Projects and major Operations to cooperate with you?
Dream on!
Meanwhile, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter, who was off to the side, although on the surface this matter seemed unrelated to him, in his heart he actually didn't really want this Ministry of Police Affairs to be established too quickly.
The reason was simple.
According to the Division of Authority in the Plan, in the future, all Criminal Cases and Civil Cases occurring on Land would be under the jurisdiction of the Police Department of the Ministry of Police Affairs.
Even Cipher Pol, except for the highest level Confidential Missions, most of their Operations would require permission from the Ministry of Police Affairs first.
That is to say, in the future, even if CP9 were to execute an Assassination, they would have to notify them first before taking action and killing someone!
So what is considered the highest level Confidential Missions?
Simply put, Missions executed by CP0 could be done without notifying them first, but afterwards, the general Situation still had to be explained to the Ministry of Police Affairs in the name of CIPHER POL Headquarters, to avoid the police investigating for a long time only to find out they were investigating their "own people."
This was a bit uncomfortable!
Cipher Pol had operated for hundreds of years. Where had they ever suffered such grievance and restraint?
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