Alchemists do not need self-cultivation

“Yes, there are a lot of bad people these days. You guys should try to go out less these days, it’s safer that way,” Isaac said casually.

"But Rentaro, aren't we going to the 40th ward tomorrow?"

District 40 is located 10 kilometers from the No. 32 megalith. Due to the battle, a large number of police officers gathered there, preparing to fight Gastrea.

"Oh, right, that's where we're going." Isaac then remembered that he still had work to do.

Although the plan was to kill half the people in Tokyo, the work still needed to be done. The promise to the Holy Emperor to stop these Gastrea was something that needed to be done diligently.

This is called business integrity.

Isaac turned to look at Natsume Senju and said, "Natsume, why don't you go stay with Sumire Muroto for a while tomorrow?"

Chizu Natsuyo frowned: "I don't want to live among piles of corpses."

"I think so too..."

Sumire Muroto's laboratory contains a large number of corpses and specimens. Even most people would find it unbearable to stay there for long, let alone live there.

Only Sumire Muroto can enjoy it.

"Then come with me to District 40."

“Yes.” Chisato Natsuyo nodded.

After explaining all this, Isaac's phone suddenly rang.

The caller ID showed it was Tendo Kisara.

"Hey?"

"Satomi! Are you alright?!" Kisara's anxious voice came through.

"Me? What could possibly happen to me?" Isaac asked, puzzled.

“I just saw the news. The Holy Emperor was attacked by an unknown organization, and it is said that many people died,” Kisaragi said.

As soon as she turned on the TV, she saw the announcer talking about it. Remembering that Isaac had told her he was going to the Holy House, she became extremely nervous and quickly called him.

“I’m fine. I turned back home halfway through,” Isaac said.

"Phew... It's good that you're alright." Kisara breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Isaac was alright.

After a few brief words of concern, Kisara hung up the phone.

Not long after Kisara hung up the phone, another call came in.

Isaac took one look and saw it was Hiruko Kagetane.

"Hey?"

"Satomi-kun, did you do what happened at Seiki today?" Hiruko Kagetane asked on the phone.

Isaac looked around to make sure the two girls couldn't hear him, and then said, "That's right."

"That's amazing!! Satomi-kun has really opened my eyes."

Hiruko Kagetane spoke in an exaggerated tone.

Although I can't see him in person over the phone, Isaac can imagine how excited he is right now.

"Let's not talk about that now. How's the investigation going with what I asked you to do last time?" Isaac asked.

Isaac was referring to the computer that the deceased station manager had given him earlier.

"About that matter, I've already hacked the computer," Hiruko Kagetane said. "I found a lot of interesting things, including information about an organization."

"organize?"

“An organization called ‘Goshokai’ is very powerful throughout Japan,” Hiruko Kagetane said. “I can’t say more here because I took the blame for you last time. Those guys saw that the station director’s computer was missing, and now they’re all investigating me.”

"I see. I'll contact you again next time." Isaac said and hung up the phone.

This organization called 'Five Flying Association' seems to need to be thoroughly investigated.

Just then, another phone rang.

"I've been getting so many phone calls lately," Isaac complained, but still answered the phone.

"Hey?"

"Hello... is this Mr. Satomi?"

The voice on the phone was that of the Holy Emperor.

"Your Majesty, what brings you here so late?"

"Can you come to the Holy Residence?" The Holy Emperor's voice was very soft and weak.

"I... am scared."

Chapter 294: Conversation with the Holy Emperor

Although he didn't know why the Holy Emperor wanted him to come over so late at night, Isaac still hailed a taxi and arrived at the Holy House.

The Holy House is currently under high alert, and the guards inside immediately stop any vehicles that pass by.

"Who are you?" the guard asked from outside the car window.

“Tendo Civil Security Company, Rentaro Satomi,” Isaac said, handing his identification to the guard. “The Holy Emperor called and sent me here.”

The guard looked at Isaac suspiciously and picked up the walkie-talkie to confirm the situation.

Not long after, he let Isaac in.

It was evening, and the massive white castle-like building of the Sanctuary was incredibly beautiful under the moonlight. However, the patch of sky that Isaac had bombed and destroyed marred its overall beauty.

"Mr. Satomi, the Holy Emperor is waiting for you in her room."

Upon entering the Holy House, the staff inside spoke to Isaac.

Led by the staff, Isaac finally arrived at the door of the Holy Emperor's room.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Satomi has been brought here."

"Let him in."

The Holy Emperor's voice came from inside the room.

Isaac opened the door and went inside.

This was also his first time here; the Holy Emperor's room was not a place that ordinary people could enter.

The Holy Emperor was still wearing his white robes, and there seemed to be tear stains on his face. He must have just been crying.

"Mr. Satomi, you've arrived."

Upon seeing Isaac's arrival, the Holy Emperor immediately went to greet him.

"I just got here after you called," Isaac said. "What's up?"

After hearing Isaac's words, the Holy Emperor lowered his head and said, "You saw what happened today, didn't you?"

Isaac knew perfectly well what she was talking about.

First, the whitening of the megalith was discovered, and various criticisms were directed at her. Then, she was blocked inside the sanctuary by protesters, and then the roof of the sanctuary was blown up.

With all sorts of things piling up on her shoulders, the young woman was already exhausted, both physically and mentally.

"I am... really scared right now."

"So what does this have to do with me coming here?"

"Could you stay with me for a little while?"

As the Holy Emperor spoke, he grasped Isaac's hand.

"Right now... only Satomi can give me a sense of security."

For Isaac, who had protected the Holy Emperor on numerous occasions, he was indeed the only one who could make her feel at ease.

After hesitating for a moment, Isaac said, "Okay, I'll stay a little while."

"That's wonderful!" the Holy Emperor said happily.

But before she could be happy for long, Isaac suddenly took out his phone and said, "This is a bodyguard job, and I'll be paid by the hour."

"..."

The Holy Emperor took a deep breath and suppressed the urge to curse.

"Mr. Satomi, in your opinion, I must be a complete failure as head of state, right?" the Holy Emperor suddenly asked.

“It’s just a minor failure, not a major one,” Isaac said. “Judging from the current situation in the Tokyo area, the fault doesn’t lie solely with you.”

Isaac has been in the Tokyo area for several months now, and his impression of the place is that everyone from the people to some of the higher-ups are mentally challenged.

Or rather, the social structure here has become problematic.

"I know I am completely unfit to be a head of state," the Holy Emperor said in a low voice. "I want my people to live in peace and stability, and I don't want to see any more sorrow."

“But this comes at a price,” Isaac said. “If you want some people to be happy, you may be taking away the happiness of others.”

"This is absurd."

"So what methods do you currently have to allow humans and the cursed children to live together peacefully?"

"As long as everyone can be tolerant..."

“Not everyone can be like you,” Isaac shook his head.

This world has a large number of "the plundered generation," people who witnessed humanity's defeat in the Gastrea Wars, saw their loved ones taken away by Gastrea, and lived like zombies, filled with hatred.

They hated Gastrea, hated everything associated with Gastrea, and therefore they hated the Cursed Children just as much.

They will forever endure living with the cursed child.

"What are your plans for meeting the gentleman there?"

"It's very simple. When two parties are in conflict and the contradictions are irreconcilable, the conflict will naturally be resolved as long as one party completely disappears."

"This is nothing short of a massacre!" the Holy Emperor cried out.

She couldn't support Isaac's point of view; it was completely inhumane.

“But now you only have two paths before you,” Isaac said. “Eliminate the Cursed Children, or eliminate the [Generation of Plunder].

“If I were you, I would wipe out all the [Generation of Plunder] who came out to cause trouble, because they are not as valuable as the Children of the Curse.”