Alchemists do not need self-cultivation

"Are there still police officers around? Could you please put your phone on speakerphone, boss?"

"Ok."

Although Kisara didn't know what Isaac wanted to do, she did as he said. Now, in this chaotic situation, Kisara was somewhat at a loss, and Isaac was the only one she could rely on.

After switching the phone to speakerphone, Isaac said:

"Gentlemen, it is I."

Isaac's voice came through the phone and reached the ears of the police officers who were still shouting.

In an instant, the noisy place became quiet.

"Now that everyone's here, let's hear what I have to say." The phone volume was turned up to the maximum to make sure everyone could hear.

"I believe everyone already knows about the collapse of the No. 32 megalith. As expected, the Self-Defense Forces will engage in a protracted battle with them, and I believe everyone here has already guessed the outcome."

Everyone swallowed hard; even the experienced police officers could guess what would happen to the Self-Defense Forces.

There is no chance of winning.

"If they lose, then it's our turn next."

When Isaac said those words, everyone's nerves tightened.

Although they are police officers, they inevitably panic when faced with hordes of Gastrea. They are human too, and they also experience fear.

“But don’t be afraid, this is an opportunity for us!” Isaac suddenly shouted.

"opportunity?"

The police officers gathered around the phone looked at each other, puzzled. They didn't understand what Isaac meant.

“That’s right, it’s an opportunity, an opportunity that allows the police to stand at an unparalleled peak,” Isaac laughed. “We’ll do what the Self-Defense Forces can’t do, and let everyone see who can protect them.”

"Don't worry, every one of you will survive."

"Because I'll be back soon."

When Isaac's words reached their ears, every single one of them showed a fanatical look in their eyes. Even though Isaac wasn't in front of them, it didn't diminish their adoration for the voice coming from the phone.

“Therefore, you will now follow the orders of my boss, Kisara Tendo,” Isaac said. “What awaits you is boundless glory after the war!”

After saying that, the phone hung up, and a "beep beep beep" sound came from the phone.

All around was silent.

Immediately afterwards, a tidal wave of cheers and shouts erupted.

Standing next to Kisara, Enju looked on with embarrassment at the police officers who were shouting the name 'Rentaro Satomi'.

"I have a feeling that I'm witnessing the founding of some religious sect."

Tina said, "Brother, you're amazing."

Kisara walked over, put his phone back in his pocket, and said to the police officers, "So, are you willing to follow my orders?"

"Of course!"

“Mr. Satomi, we will listen to you.”

Kisara laughed and said, "Alright, then the first step is to strengthen the defenses here so that we can hold off the Gastrea's attack before Satomi returns."

"Yes!"

Everyone set off immediately upon hearing the order.

Meanwhile, Isaac was on the top of a tall building.

He smiled as he looked down at the crowds gathering below like a tidal wave. A moment later, he looked away and picked up a piece of chalk to scribble on the ground.

A massive and mysterious transmutation array appeared on the ground.

He took the Philosopher's Stone from his pocket and slammed it onto the transmutation circle.

In an instant, the wind and clouds surged, and a huge red bolt of lightning shot straight into the sky, which was stained red by the artillery fire. The clouds in the sky gradually began to change shape.

What followed was Isaac's thunderous laughter that pierced the sky.

"At this moment! Listen to the cries of the soul!!"

Chapter 310: The Territory Refining Array

Red lightning shot straight into the sky.

Everyone who was fleeing saw the changes in the sky, but because they were all seeking refuge, they did not look at them intentionally.

The clouds in the sky slowly began to deform and recombine, gradually forming a huge circle.

Unbeknownst to everyone, the sun shone through this circle onto the land of Tokyo, casting a huge circle of shadows across the city.

Isaac stood on the rooftop of the tall building, grinning maliciously, and slapped his hands on the ground.

boom!!

The entire Tokyo area began to shake, and people who were still fleeing were thrown about by the sudden tremors.

Their fear was even greater at this moment.

"Why did the earthquake suddenly happen?!"

"Have the Gastrea already gotten in?!"

"I don't want to die!?"

Fear overwhelmed them like a tidal wave; they screamed, hoping someone could solve everything, fantasizing that it was all a dream.

They weren't given much time.

Red lightning surged from the ground and began to move across the surface.

In just a moment, the lightning drew a large circle across half of Tokyo.

An unknown black liquid continuously emerges from this 'circle,' engulfing everything it can devour.

"What the hell is this?!"

"We're going to flood!"

The black liquid, like a rising tide, submerged people's bodies.

Looking down from above, a large area had turned completely black.

This is not over yet.

The area suddenly cracked open and then slowly expanded.

A giant eye appeared on the land of Tokyo.

Immediately afterwards, tens of thousands of black tentacles emerged from the giant 'eye' and reached out towards the people who were constantly wailing.

Gradually, the previously noisy air quieted down.

People collapsed to the ground, clutching their throats, their eyes rolling back in their heads.

Red substances continuously flew out of their bodies, forming a huge vortex in the sky, making the already crimson sky even more blood-red.

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The sanctuary where the Holy Emperor was located was not far from the scene of the incident.

She stared at the enormous, blood-red vortex in the distance, unable to believe her eyes.

"What...is this thing?"

"report!"

A soldier ran toward the Holy Emperor.

"what happened?"

"After the collapse of Monolith 32, the Self-Defense Forces have begun contact with Gastrea and are currently in a state of combat," the soldier said.

"How is the situation?"

She no longer cares about the situation there.

After a moment's hesitation, the soldier said, "The situation is far from optimistic. The fighting has only lasted less than an hour, but the Self-Defense Forces have suffered heavy losses. It is estimated..."

He stopped there and didn't say anything more.

"Expect what!?" the Holy Emperor pressed.

"It is estimated that... by around 7 p.m., the Self-Defense Forces will be completely exhausted."

"..."

The Holy Emperor wore a pained expression.

As the highest leader of the Tokyo area, she couldn't bear to see soldiers die on the battlefield. Moreover, the current situation was that if the Self-Defense Forces failed, then Gastrea would enter the Tokyo area, and a bloodbath would be inevitable.

Suddenly, she thought of something.

"Where is Mr. Satomi? Where is he now?" the Emperor asked hurriedly.

In that moment of crisis, the first thing she thought of was the boy's face; she instinctively believed that only Isaac could save Tokyo.

"Mr. Satomi... According to the report, he parted ways with Commander Tang and took most of the police officers who participated in the battle with him. Now everyone is on standby at 'Flame of Return'."

"Where did you see the gentleman also at 'Flame of Return'?"

The Holy Emperor breathed a sigh of relief.

The 'Flame of Return' is located not far from the Thirty-Two Monuments, and as long as Isaac is there, she feels very at ease.

"This……"

"what happened?"

“It seems Mr. Satomi isn’t there,” the soldier said. “He was in the Tokyo area when the monolith collapsed, but we don’t know where he is now.”

"..."

The Holy Emperor covered his head; this was now the worst possible situation.

She looked at the blood-red sky outside, her fingers interlaced in a prayer-like gesture.

"Please, you must save the Tokyo area."