I became the emperor in the comic book series.

What great use could this possibly be?

Instead of running away early, they're doing these petty things.

Is there any difference between dying early or dying late?

This island nation's peculiar situation—can it keep it from its own people, and can it also fool the Americans?

Normally, they receive news of any disturbances even before the island nation's government does.

They ran away, changed their names, and by being careful in their daily lives, they can still live a carefree life.

If you don't run away and cooperate with the arrangements honestly, you might still live. At worst, you'll be poor, and at the very least, you'll get a quick and painless death.

But if you actually do that, you'll be guilty of a real crime. When the truth comes out, even if you're not hit by a missile, you'll still get the treatment of being flattened by anti-aircraft guns. You'll die in pieces that can't be pieced back together.

Akira Higashino's gaze fell on the last part of this guy's information file. Looking at the contents, he subconsciously raised an eyebrow. "You even know the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's twelve-year-old daughter…"

The words had barely left his mouth, and he hadn't even finished speaking.

"Let's make a plan."

This high-ranking leader of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, who had been so dignified and composed before suddenly breaking down in a fit of rage and screaming, smoothly switched to a calm tone, which carried a hint of slickness and weakness.

Obedience is a death sentence, disobedience will lead to Yunmeng exposing his dirty secrets, and he will die instantly.

Between dying early and dying late, life or death, he no longer had a choice.

Akira Higashino doesn't pity this guy.

There's no doubt the other person is a scumbag, but the youngest daughter of his boss, whom he slept with, is also no good, according to the investigation information from Luan L.

Early romantic relationships, promiscuity, school bullying that tortures, injures, or even drives people to death, use of addictive drugs, and support of heterodox religious beliefs.

Akira Higashino had no intention of seeking justice for her.

Fortunately, both he and Yunmeng have a fairly complete logic for how to make use of scum and trash.

Akira Higashino has never considered himself a good person, but compared to these truly awful people, he feels that his moral bottom line is perhaps a bit too high.

As for the US military bases, Akira Higashino is not worried.

As a 'god among men' in reality, he has the ability to ignore the damage from most human firearms and evade the targeted strikes of high-powered weapons.

Even if things go wrong and the Yunmeng Group is destroyed, he will be fine. As long as he is safe, the Yunmeng Group can be rebuilt countless times.

Moreover, in terms of conventional military capabilities, the scale of the Japanese military is indeed incomparable to that of the United States, a long-established global military power. In fact, on paper, it is even inferior to the firepower that the island nation's Self-Defense Forces can offer.

But what he excels at is luring his enemies into his area of ​​expertise and then utterly humiliating them.

Just as he used secular power to suppress those disobedient gods, easily blocking the road and erasing their influence.

As for the military, he can also use the power of the mysterious realm to launch a devastating attack.

As for the other party's resistance?

Don't be ridiculous. The Americans themselves are a cobbled-together imported product with little cultural or mystical heritage. The most powerful and systematic Christianity that came from Europe has long been fragmented by their overly free and unrestrained national atmosphere.

Americans are just nouveau riche. No one has ever attacked them from the mysterious realm before, and they didn't pay attention to it, so they didn't have the ability to defend themselves, you know?

Not only did Higashino Akira not intend to stop, but he also planned to intensify his efforts.

Dare to report him?

Once he finds out who the troublemaker was, he'll make sure they regret it!

Knowing full well that with his strength, even at the mortal level, even if he ran away, he would still be able to use his influence to find the culprit and eliminate him.

So even so, should we still insist on targeting and reporting him?

Are you playing the Will of Conqueror with your life on the line? Where did these Sunagakure villagers come from?

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P.S.: Nearly 4,500 words, but I still owe 2,000 words due to leave of absence.

Chapter 284 My Boss Also Knows Yunmeng.

There was not a moment of worry about a potential military strike that could bring disaster.

Next, Akira Higashino will head to the battlefield of the band god.

RiNG remains a high-risk area for accidents.

Nagasaki Motoyo sat next to Higashino Akira, looking gently at the girl opposite her who had regained her confidence and spirits compared to before.

"Long time no see, Xiao Xiang."

After hesitating for a moment, Nagasaki Motoyo still asked with concern, "How have you been lately?"

Upon hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko's breath hitched slightly, and a heavy feeling seemed to flash through her heart. The girl quickly composed herself, shook her head, and replied in a polite and calm tone, "Everything is fine."

Unwilling to get too entangled with Suze on her personal issues, Toyokawa Shoko took the initiative to change the subject, saying, "I went to see Suze and Akari's live performance a while ago. Congratulations on finding your own style."

Upon hearing this, Nagasaki Motoyo was overjoyed and unconsciously lost her composure, replying, "If Xiaoxiang were still here, he would definitely be able to do even better."

Sandwiched between two beautiful girls, Akira Higashino silently closed his eyes and covered his face after hearing his girlfriend's words.

God!

When we were alone together, this girl seemed quite normal and gentle. She was my girlfriend, a widow, and a mother all at the same time.

As a result, just when he was about to think that Su Shi was a normal girl, she would always say something on the topics of C Group and Xiangzi that he found hard to judge.

As expected, upon hearing Su Shi's words, Toyokawa Shoko frowned and his expression immediately turned serious.

"No one is perfect from the start. A unique soul, the cries of delusion, and tenacious growth are what define mygo!"

"Even if I were here, I might not be able to do these sheer stockings better than Li hope!"

Upon hearing this, Nagasaki Motoyo looked flustered and somewhat at a loss.

After all, she was the girlfriend he had promised to be with. Having no other choice, Higashino Akira had to step in and save the day.

"I had my reasons for inviting Xiangzi out this time, besides Su Shi's side."

"Let's stop reminiscing here. There's something I think I need to tell Xiangzi so we can discuss it properly."

“Mygo’s brand awareness and market potential have been recognized by the company. With our proactive approach, Su Shi and the others have joined the Yunmeng Entertainment family and become part of us.”

Nagasaki Motoyo pursed her lips slightly, glancing with some emotion at the man who had taken the initiative to smooth things over for her. The sense of reliability emanating from him made her subconsciously feel at ease, especially the words he used like 'big family' and 'one of us,' which warmed the heart of this lonely girl who lacked emotional security.

"You don't need to tell me about this, do you? The company has its own decisions, I understand, and it's not a bad thing in itself."

Toyokawa Shoko glanced at Higashino Akira, and out of respect for him, refrained from refuting Su Shi's earlier words. Instead, she smiled at Su Shi and said, "Welcome."

Higashino Akira nodded. "That's true, but since it involves the person himself, I might not care about others, but I'm willing to respect Shoko's opinion."

"You must have paid attention to the company's previous works, such as 'Lonely Rock' and the band 'The End' that they promoted, right?"

Toyokawa Shoko nodded slightly. After all, they were all from the same company and could even be considered acquaintances or friends who got along quite well. It was hard for them not to know anything about each other.

The style of the band End is different from that of Ave Mujica, and there is no direct competitive pressure between them.

As far as she knows, after "Lonely Rock" aired, because it was a documentary animation made almost based on her own personality and experiences, at its peak, it brought the popularity of the band Endless, which had only performed a few shows in underground livehouses, to a level far greater than that of Ave Mujica, which she had planned herself.

Even long after the anime ended, once the band had consolidated the popularity brought by the anime, the band's status and commercial value could directly rival Ave Mujica.

She put in all her effort and spent half a year, with Yunmeng's full cooperation, to finally bring Ave Mujica to the Budokan stage.

And what about ending the band?

Excluding the time for animation production, it only took one and a half months from the time the animation became famous after its broadcast to the time its commercial value soared!

Thinking about this, Toyokawa Shoko already had some idea of ​​what Higashino Akira was about to say next.

As she expected, things turned out exactly as she predicted.

"This model of animation production and joint promotion is effective and has outstanding results. It can generate more value and drive the linkage of various industries under Yunmeng Group to the greatest extent possible."

"With successful precedents, there's no reason for the company not to adopt the same approach to promote mygo."

"However, the specific situations of mygo and the band The End are ultimately different. The band The End is just the story of the formation and growth of a single band, while mygo, if you want to make an anime about them, you can't avoid another band, the predecessor of this band, CRYCHIC."

"If we want to make CRYCHIC's story as well, we can't do without Shoko, who was once a member of it, and Shoko's good friend, Mutsumi Wakaba."

"Regarding this, I would like to ask Xiangzi's wishes."

Upon hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko subconsciously revealed a hint of resistance, "Xiao Mu and I are just artists under the company. Do we have a choice regarding the company's decision?"

Akira Higashino shook his head. “Strictly speaking, according to the contract, as long as it is a normal business transaction, there is no problem. But I promised Shoko that I would not interfere with the development of Ave Mujica. You are all members of that company, so the agreement is naturally valid. I would not go back on my word.”

“If it were anyone else, it wouldn’t be a bad thing. As long as the money is right, I’m confident I can get them to agree.”

“But only with Xiangzi, I respect your opinion.”

Upon hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko was moved. She thought about the year or so she had spent with this bad guy. Although their initial encounter was not pleasant, their relationship had been harmonious.

This guy never hides his womanizing ways and his affection for her, and he's willing to respect her personal wishes and provide her with support when she needs it.

Even if they are two strangers, they should trust each other after spending so much time together, let alone the kind of relationship she and he had...

The girl's eyes flickered slightly, and she subconsciously softened, wanting to blurt out her agreement.

But when he caught sight of Su Shi sitting across from him, her eyes wide with anticipation, he suddenly paused and stopped.

Her previously warm expression returned to its usual calm. She pursed her lips and shook her head. "Let's forget about it. It's not time for Ave Mujica to reveal their identities yet. Exposing the members' identities, information, and past prematurely would greatly diminish Ave Mujica's commercial value."

Upon hearing this, Nagasaki Motoyo's face was filled with sorrow, and her melancholy and aloof widowly demeanor became even more pronounced.

Higashino Akira couldn't help but chuckle, and then, for the first time in a long time, he saw Xiangzi's panting expression and Su Shi's idiotic, conflicted look.

"As far as I know, Xiangzi's initial plan was to use a large stage like the martial arts hall to further enhance Ave Mujica's commercial value by proactively revealing his identity after the latter reached a bottleneck, right?"

“To this day, Ave Mujica’s growth rate has clearly slowed down. Xiangzi is still persisting. Can the rest of the team really accept this?”

"Perhaps some people are already dissatisfied, but they haven't exploded because of the company's existence?"

For a young girl who already has a path to rely on and values ​​popularity, no matter how famous Ave Mujica becomes or how much discussion their characters generate, if it cannot be grounded in reality and translated into her own life, it is all empty and cannot bring her a sense of authenticity.

After feeling the pressure of the band's rapid rise to fame, Xiangzi forcibly changed the original plan, repeatedly postponing the time to reveal his identity, which was not acceptable to everyone.

That's right, it's you, the news anchor from Kumamoto.

If it weren't for the contractual obligations, and Yunmeng Entertainment's frequent legal education and training on avoiding sensitive topics related to work tasks, she wouldn't have known that if an artist acted recklessly due to personal reasons, leading to a decline in the band's commercial value, the termination of endorsement contracts, and losses for the company, they would face exorbitant compensation.

It's possible that Miss Meow Dream would have already exploded on stage instead of protesting in such a gentle way as giving feedback to the company.

It's no wonder she was under a lot of pressure. Her personality was one factor, but the atmosphere within the team was also hard to assess. There were five people in total. The bassist was two-faced and generally thought that anything was fine. The lead singer was a staunch supporter of Xiangzi, and the guitarist was Xiangzi's little follower. Whenever she raised any objections, as long as she disagreed with Xiangzi, it would definitely not work.

Akira Higashino's words were practically a direct hint, and Shoko Toyokawa immediately understood. She thought of her own drummer and felt a headache coming on. She remained silent for a while, her mood heavy, before slowly raising her head and saying, "I need to think about it for a few days and discuss it with my teammates before I can give you an answer."

“Okay.” Higashino Akira nodded in agreement. “If you agree, we can make the Ave Mujica story at the same time as the promotional animation for the mygo band. Two animations and promotion for both bands together will surely help boost Ave Mujica’s popularity, serving as compensation for the revelation of their identities and support for their future development.”

"If you still decide to refuse, it's no big deal. At most, the company will arrange other promotional strategies for mygo."

After hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko felt a slight warmth in her heart.

Although this bad guy is a womanizer, he doesn't show favoritism to anyone and treats everyone equally.

With business settled, it was time to talk about personal matters. Higashino Akira resumed his playful demeanor, as if he were in private with his lover. "Speaking of which, Xiangzi, it's been a long time since we've had time to get together, hasn't it? We just happened to bump into each other today, how about we go shopping together? My little cat knows calculus, you believe it or not?"

Upon hearing this, the girl blushed slightly and glared at the rascal.

What cat can do calculus? That's clearly Yukino!

Besides... Yukino is one thing, but we've slept together before.

But if Su Shi were to come along, it would be too embarrassing!

The thought of being picked up and meowing in the presence of Su Shi, an acquaintance and old friend, would completely destroy the image and temperament she had always cultivated. Toyokawa Shoko felt so ashamed that she wanted to flee the earth overnight.

"Not today. I need to go back and discuss the new project with my teammates, reach a consensus as soon as possible, and make a decision."

Higashino Akira nodded with some disappointment upon hearing this. After calling over the drummers at the counter to pay the bill, he said goodbye to Shoko and turned to leave with Su Shi.

He took the girl directly to his official residence.

This time, I absolutely cannot go to the Su family again.

Even he felt embarrassed every time he was caught by Su Shi's mother.

After all, he had just played a duo game with the wife's daughter the night before, and had the girl meowing non-stop. The next morning, he saw the wife with a complex expression of heartache and disappointment, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.