Alchemists do not need self-cultivation

This friend I've known for several years turns out to be a prince of a country!

They imagined what Isaac would look like in prince's clothes, and it actually seemed quite plausible.

“He used to be a prince, now he’s just a brigadier general,” Isaac said.

What do you mean by "just a brigadier general"? There are only a handful of people in Amestoris who can become brigadier generals.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

After the incident, Isaac and his group went to the Eastern Command, while Edward and Winry went to the Central Command.

As for Yao Lin, Isaac ordered him to be released in a few days.

"Miss Lanfang, why are you staring at me?" Violet asked, looking at Lanfang who was staring at her.

"I'm taking your work status into account, Violet. I wonder if you've been protecting Her Highness properly?" Lan Fang said with a slight smile, though the smile seemed somewhat forced.

“Of course I’ve taken good care of the Brigadier General’s safety, after all, I’m his adjutant,” Violet said calmly.

"You're already an adjutant? That's great." Lanfang's lips twitched slightly.

"Yes, it's very good to be able to stay by Brigadier General Isaac's side."

Violet's words were perfectly fine, but when they reached Lanfang's ears, they had a devastating effect.

Lan Fang lowered her head, and the aura emanating from her sent a chill down the spines of Edward and the others sitting next to her.

The train arrived at Central City Station, and after Edward and the others disembarked, the train continued its journey to Eastern City.

Eastern Command.

Isaac kicked open the door to the Commander-in-Chief's office: "Lieutenant General Gulaman, I'm back from my re-examination."

"Little Isaac, my door really can't withstand being kicked," Gulaman said helplessly. "How did you feel about this inspection?"

"What do you mean 'whatever'? The boss is right there. If I'd known he was there, why would I have gone there? It would have been a waste of my time," Isaac said, annoyed.

"Calm down, you still have a mission for me later," Gulaman said apologetically.

"And what else?! Do you know I'm about to go north? Are you trying to kill me by assigning me so much work all at once? Is there no one left in our Eastern Command?" Isaac cursed.

I just got back and haven't even had a chance to rest before I have work to do again. It seems like being a brigadier general isn't going to be easy.

“Only you can complete this task here,” Gulaman said.

"What mission?"

“A foreign delegation wants to buy some weapons from us. I’m not good at business, and no one else has the authority, so I can only come to you.” Gulaman smiled like a fox. “We happen to have some obsolete weapons in the warehouse. Go sell them to them.”

"A foreign delegation? Could it be a new country? Their weapons are no worse than ours," Isaac said.

When he visited Singapore, he toured an arms factory. Although Singapore's architecture and culture gave it an antique feel, its weapons were among the world's best.

“It’s not the new country. If it were the new country, how could I let you give them outdated weapons?” Gulaman laughed.

Where is that?

Gulaman gave a meaningful smile.

"Japan, a country that closed itself off from the world for twenty years."

Chapter 151: Heavenly Bird and Beautiful Horse

"Japan? That country closed its borders before I was born, so how come someone is coming out now?" Isaac asked in confusion.

Japan was a fairly well-known country more than twenty years ago, with trade relations with various nations. However, for unknown reasons, it closed itself off twenty years ago. Rumors circulate that an unknown virus is spreading.

"I don't know. I just received the news that they are coming to purchase some weapons," Gulaman said. "The leader seems to be called Sky Bird... I've forgotten his name."

Isaac frowned and said, "Their country closed its borders because of a virus outbreak. It doesn't make sense to just let people in like this."

"Then what do you suggest, little Isaac?"

"They are not to be allowed to set foot on the border of Amestoris. Anyone who violates this rule will be shot on the spot and their body burned," Isaac said.

Even a shrewd person like Lieutenant General Gulaman was terrified by his words.

“Little Isaac, Brix’s approach doesn’t work in Eastern City… and I’ve already put them in Eastern City,” Gulaman said with a dry laugh.

Isaac: "..."

"They're right next to headquarters, don't worry, they definitely aren't carrying anything..."

Before Gulaman could finish speaking, Isaac grabbed his head and slammed it onto the desk.

"Little Isaac! Calm down! Impulsiveness is the devil!" Lieutenant General Gulaman quickly pleaded.

Most people wouldn't dare to be disrespectful to a lieutenant general, but Isaac was definitely an exception.

“You casually brought a virus carrier into Amestris, I think we can charge you with treason!” Isaac’s eyes were filled with murderous intent.

“No! They have their country’s inspection report!” Gulaman quickly said.

"Reports can't be forged! Why didn't you stop them at the border for inspection?"

"They entered the country illegally!"

"..."

"Besides, our core technology in Amestris is alchemy. What virus can't we subdue?"

That makes sense. Because of the existence of alchemists, no viruses have ever spread in Amestris since its founding.

Isaac released Guraman, sighed, and said, "If this were in Brix, these people would be dead by now."

"So, do you want to go see him?" Gulaman asked with a smile, having reverted to his previous fox form.

“Go see them. If there’s a problem, just burn them to prevent the virus from spreading,” Isaac said, taking white gloves out of his bag and putting them on.

Although Amestrel is not afraid of the virus, she cannot be careless.

Arriving at a temporary room next to the Central Command, Isaac knocked on the door.

"Who?"

A man's voice came from inside the room.

“I am Brigadier General Isaac of the Eastern Command of Amestoris. I have heard that your country is here to purchase weapons. I will be in charge of this matter for the time being.”

There was a moment of silence inside, then the door slowly opened.

The person who opened the door was an adorable little girl dressed in a strange red and white outfit, wearing a metal headband, and with a blue scarf around her neck.

Isaac didn't notice her; he saw the other people in the room.

There were a dozen or so oddly dressed people in the room, but a few of them still caught Isaac's attention.

First, there was the blue-haired spiky-haired youth standing to the side, and a mature woman with yellow hair tied in a ponytail. Of course, Isaac had already noticed the person in the lead, the pink-haired youth sitting on the sofa.

This person is clearly the leader of these people.

As Isaac sized them up, the pink-haired youth at the head of the group also sized him up.

He hadn't expected the country's brigadier general to be so young, looking no more than twenty. He wasn't the only one who thought this; others around him shared the same thought.

The long-haired young man sitting on the sofa stood up, walked up to Isaac with a gentle smile, and said, "Hello, you must be Brigadier General Isaac. You're so young. My name is Amatori Mima, from Hinomoto..."

“Alright, let’s not say any more for now.” Isaac interrupted him. “I’ve heard that your country is still experiencing a virus outbreak. If you are carrying the virus, I have an obligation to send you back home.”

Isaac's words enraged everyone in the room.

We, who have gone through so much hardship to leave Japan and cross the desert to come to this country, are treated like this.

They were about to get angry, but were stopped by Amatori Mima.

"Your Excellency Brigadier General, there are some misunderstandings about us in the rumors circulating outside. We closed our borders not because of the virus, but because of the enemy."

“The enemy?” Isaac pondered.

Twenty years ago, there was no specific reason why Japan closed its borders, but there were also no rumors of foreign invasion or war.

Is it a civil war?

"In short, please come with me to the health department for an assessment. This is also for the sake of our country's security." Isaac did not back down on this point.

"This……"

Just as Tennori Mima was hesitating, the little girl who had just opened the door for Isaac couldn't sit still any longer.

"Hey! Why are you making things difficult for your brother?" she glared at Isaac.

"Don't interrupt, little brat. Go play in the mud." Isaac completely ignored her.

"you!"

She untied the blue silk scarf around her neck, and her beautiful eyes shone like jewels.

Isaac clearly sensed a change in the little girl's demeanor the moment she untied the ribbon, but he didn't pay it any mind.

The instant she caught the ribbon, she launched a flying kick at Isaac, confident that it would send the annoying guy flying. But something completely unexpected happened.

Isaac raised his right hand, grabbed her ankle, and slammed her to the ground.

"cough!"

The enormous impact nearly choked the little girl.

Everyone except Mima Tennori immediately adopted an attack stance towards Isaac upon seeing this.

“You can resist, but there will only be one outcome,” Isaac sneered, pointing at them. “In a moment, someone will send all your ashes back to your country.”

They could feel the terrifying killing intent in Isaac's voice, and for a moment no one dared to move.

At this point, Mima Tenzin stepped in to smooth things over: "I'm truly sorry, Brigadier General, but we have reasons for not being able to accept the inspection. How about this: we can isolate ourselves from the outside until we provide a satisfactory answer before making a decision."

As he said this, he took out a gold bar and handed it to Isaac.

After seeing the gold bar, Isaac calmly put it into his pocket and said, "Okay, give me an answer tomorrow, or you're all going back."

“No problem,” Mima Tentori said with a smile.

Chapter 152: It's so delicious!

“Please don’t leave this room before then. It’s too dangerous for you to go out as suspected virus carriers,” Isaac said. “I’ll have someone bring you dinner.”

"Thank you for your trouble," said Mima Tentori.

Just as Isaac was about to leave the room, he suddenly turned back and said, "By the way, there's something I should remind you of."