Alchemists do not need self-cultivation

Chapter 1666: President Isaac (The End)

Before getting married, Isaac lived in a one-bedroom apartment rented by the military specifically for officers.

After their marriage, Isaac bought another property in Central City, making it convenient for him to live with Violet and also for him to go to work.

The new home isn't very big; it's neither a villa nor a manor, just a three-bedroom, two-living-room apartment in an apartment building, but it's fully equipped.

After meeting with Olivia, Isaac returned home to await further instructions.

However, instead of receiving a formal notification, Violet returned in the afternoon and immediately urged him to work in the military for a few more years.

Violet didn't say anything like, "Amestoris can't live without you now," or "You've worked so hard for so long, it's a pity to leave now."

She only said one word.

"I want to witness the moment you achieve your dream."

Because of that one sentence, Isaac withdrew his discharge application and continued to serve in his position in the military.

And he did this for five years.

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Five years passed in the blink of an eye, and Isaac never used his Gate of Truth to travel to other worlds again.

Instead, he occasionally visits old friends in the world he has been to before.

Because of the timeline, even though it took Isaac a long time to go there, it probably only took a few days or weeks for people in that world.

However, the timeline of the world where IW is located is relatively normal.

After all, Isaac still needs to use the IW he established there, and nominally he is still the owner of the IW, so he will go to that world relatively more frequently.

Perhaps because the baby was being taken too well by Fujisawa Ayana, he wanted to go there every few days, and Isaac would take the baby with him every time he went.

He shouldn't be called a baby anymore; he's seven years old now and a very cute little boy.

Her face is very similar to Violet's, but you can see Isaac's features in her eyebrows.

During this time, he and Violet also attended the wedding of Sagara Sousuke and Chidori Kaname.

Now, Chidori Kaname, or rather Sagara Kaname, seems to have already found a job.

Watching the baby grow, she asked Isaac if he should attend the school there.

Isaac said that there are schools in Amnestoris, and they would definitely be able to educate him well.

However, the truth is that Isaac was being somewhat presumptuous.

My child, who had just started school, participated in a writing competition at school and won first place in the whole school thanks to my father, a general.

Isaac thought this was a bad thing, so he decided to send him to study in the new country.

Then, thanks to my emperor grandfather, he won first place in the whole school again.

This was a huge blow to Isaac, so he discussed it with Ange, who had become the third-in-command of the Amnestolis Defense Intelligence Agency, and decided to send the man abroad to study.

She cannot be sent to the Kingdom of Albion, because the White Dove Squad that raised her is now a high-ranking member of that country, and one of them has even become a queen.

They also can't be sent to Paradis Island, where the queen and Isaac have a good relationship.

You can't go to Japan either; the rulers there treat Isaac like their own father.

Looking back now, it's clear that many countries around the world have already established connections with Isaac.

To prevent their child from becoming arrogant and domineering in the future due to relying on connections, the group decided to send him to a school in a country with strict rules and no real connection to Isaac's area.

After discussing it, Ange, Violet, and Isaac decided to send the then seven-year-old Ling to a prestigious school abroad. Ange then went there on a business trip to continue her work as a spy while taking care of him.

After the child left, Isaac and Violet resumed their life as a couple.

In the fifth year, which is this year, Olivia stepped down and announced that Isaac would succeed her as President of Amestoris.

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"The moment has finally arrived."

"Yeah... though I probably won't stay in this position for very long."

Violet gently straightened Isaac's collar, and Isaac smiled and said...

“I was almost ready to give up anyway; all that’s left is my promise to you.”

"Ok, I know."

Violet nodded, then gently pushed Isaac's back.

"Go."

"Ah."

I opened the door and entered the council chamber. High-ranking military officials and reporters were sitting in the audience.

Reporters will broadcast the succession ceremony around the world via television.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Isaac took a deep breath and began his speech as the new president.

"Today, with humility and determination, I stand here to accept the responsibilities of the President. I thank the people for this immense trust they have placed in me, and I thank Ms. Olivia Milla Armstrong for her efforts and contributions to the nation, but..."

Isaac said with a smile.

"I am even more grateful to my wife; without her, I wouldn't be standing here."

After a pause, Isaac continued.

"This position is not a right but a responsibility, a commitment I have made to this country. In the future, I will continue to improve people's livelihoods, strengthen trade and economic cooperation with foreign countries, and continue to defend the peace and tranquility of the people of Amestori. History is not created by one person, but by the struggle of tens of millions of people. Today, I invite you to join hands with me to build a stronger and more prosperous Amestori for our children."

Then, Isaac looked firmly at the crowd below the stage.

"May the power of the people guide us forward! Thank you everyone."

As the speech ended, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

Amid applause, Isaac officially assumed the presidency of Amestoris.

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"I want to resign."

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

On his third day as president, Isaac said this while lying in his office.

Olivia, who had become the National Security Advisor, twitched her brow.

After Isaac succeeded him, Violet was no longer his adjutant, but became his chief of staff, continuing to assist Isaac in handling various matters.

Isaac turned his head, pressed his face against the desk, and looked at Olivia, saying, "Why don't you come back and continue as the commander? I'm tired."

"Stop being stubborn! Bear with it."

Olivia facepalmed.

"Who resigns on the third day of office? Give me at least two years! Honestly... He wanted to be president so badly back then, but now he's thinking about how to leave."

"I didn't want to either... Besides, my original dream was to go back home and farm."

Isaac let out a long sigh.

"Besides, I don't seem to be very suitable for this position. It requires considering all sorts of things, unlike a job where everything goes smoothly just because you win on the battlefield."

"Haven't you learned how to handle this in the past five years?"

As Olivia spoke, she glanced at Violet, who was diligently reviewing documents beside her.

Without Violet, Isaac probably wouldn't have lasted more than a few days as president.

Olivia tossed a document in front of Isaac and said, "You continue with this. Finish what you start."

After saying that, she turned around, closed the door, and left.

In the huge office, there were only Isaac and Violet.

Violet put down the documents in her hand and looked at Isaac, who was lying on the table making pig-like noises.

"...Isaac."

"Ok?"

Isaac turned his head away listlessly.

"Want to go for a walk to clear your head?"

"...Are you even that busy? Do you have a chance to go out?"

"Go to other worlds."

Violet smiled.

"Anyway, when we go to other worlds, time will stop flowing in this world, so let's take advantage of that time to go on a date."

Swish!

Isaac, who had been sprawled out in a ball, suddenly stood up.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"

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...

Within the pale space, the enormous Gate of Truth stood tall.

As the door slowly opens, a whole new world will unfold on the other side.

Isaac and Violet stood outside the door, holding hands.

"Let's go, hopefully it will be a more interesting world."

"Ah."

The two smiled at each other and stepped hand in hand into the unknown world.

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.

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.

(End of the book)