Alchemists do not need self-cultivation

After he finished speaking, Isaac's body suddenly emitted light, and he floated in the air, detached from the ground.

Having used the C-sphere to complete missions for a long time, Ange naturally knew that Isaac was experiencing 'anti-gravity phenomena'. He had already broken free from gravity.

"We spent decades developing the 'personal portable anti-gravity material mobility device' after mining anti-gravity material, and you only took an afternoon to do it?" Ange said with some surprise. "I must say, no wonder you're a State Alchemist."

“For alchemists, once they know the composition of an object, they can keep replicating it,” Isaac said. “Although the elements of antigravity matter are very difficult to find.”

At present, antigravity matter cannot be mass-produced and can only be replicated using the Philosopher's Stone. Therefore, the best way is to import it from the Republic of Albion or the Kingdom of Albion.

Or just pick any country and take it down.

“Now that the ‘interview’ is over, shouldn’t we head back tomorrow?” Isaac asked.

"Yes, but we haven't achieved anything yet, and we don't know what kind of punishment we'll face if we go back like this," Anjie said, seemingly unconcerned.

"I knew you'd say that."

Isaac took out a document and handed it to Ange.

Anjie took the document, somewhat puzzled: "What is this?"

“The method of making air defense radar.” Isaac said, taking out a cigarette from his pocket and putting it in his mouth. “It can detect flying units forty kilometers away, which should be very useful for you, whose main force is an air fleet.”

Of course, this type of radar was the earliest form of radio radar, incapable of defending against any of the current equipment in service with Amnestos, and still as fragile as paper in the face of various advanced weapons. But even so, it would be considered a treasure for any country today.

"Huh? You actually gave me something so important?" Ange's expressionless face had changed; she was now extremely surprised.

Important my ass, even Isaac wouldn't want to press one of these himself.

But he only thought it to himself. He said aloud, "Since I promised to guarantee your safety, I will naturally keep my word. Since you have given me your top secrets, I will naturally fulfill my promise."

"Is this... the principle of equivalent exchange?"

“It seems you know alchemists quite well,” Isaac smiled. “It’s the principle of equivalent exchange, of course, only to ensure your survival.”

“…Thank you,” Anjie said softly.

“Don’t thank me.” Isaac spat his cigarette on the ground and stomped it out. “I still hate you spies, but you were willing to explain your purpose, which is why I didn’t just kill you. You traded the ball for me, so I guarantee you’ll live. Everything is equal.”

"So, there's nothing to thank me for."

Ange was silent for a while, then suddenly asked, "You said before that you would protect all citizens of Amestoris. If I want to join Amestoris with my friends in the future, will you agree?"

“It depends on your contribution. You could have used the C-ball to get Amestris citizenship, but you chose to go back, so I gave you the research data,” Isaac said. “Next time you’ll need to submit new contributions; after all, there’s no such thing as a free lunch.”

“I understand,” Ange said with a smile. “I think there will definitely be an opportunity.”

She wanted to live openly in the world with her best friend, now the princess of the Kingdom of Albion, and Amestoris seemed like a good choice.

“Oh, one last question,” Isaac suddenly asked.

"what?"

Are you really an alien?

"what?"

Ange was somewhat taken aback, but looking at Isaac's serious eyes, it seemed he wasn't joking.

Did he actually believe my joke?

"About that... of course... why did you take out the scalpel?"

“Oh, it’s just that hearing about alien creatures makes me want to dissect them.” Isaac said, putting away his scalpel. “It’s a professional habit, don’t worry about it.”

"..."

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It was already late at night when Anjie returned to the hotel.

"Dorothy, get up."

Ange went to Dorothy, who was still fast asleep, and shook her awake.

"Angie... what's wrong? Why are you waking me up so late?" Dorothy rubbed her sleepy eyes.

Although she was woken up from her sleep, she wasn't angry. She knew that her friend wouldn't wake her up for no reason.

Let's go back tomorrow.

"Huh? But we haven't achieved anything yet! If the organization finds out, you don't know how severe the punishment will be..."

Before Dorothy could finish speaking, Angela slapped the documents Isaac had given her onto her face.

"I infiltrated the military base overnight and obtained a top-secret research document."

"Is it that powerful? Amestris's defenses are definitely not something those good-for-nothings in the kingdom can match," Dorothy exclaimed in shock.

"Anyway, these are enough to get rid of," Ange said. "Let's head back tomorrow morning."

"What tomorrow morning! Let's just slip away tonight!"

Dorothy said this as she started to get dressed.

Knowing nothing about it, she genuinely believed that Ange had stolen the military base's documents, meaning they definitely wouldn't be able to leave by tomorrow morning.

Chapter 404: Sword Pointing at the Sun

“Lieutenant General Isaac, Miss Angel and Miss Dorothy have already left,” Violet said to Isaac, who was slacking off in his office. “It seems they left overnight.”

"Well, I see."

All of this was within Isaac's expectations, so he didn't show too much surprise.

"Are they... spies?"

“Yes, but they didn’t get anything of value either.” Isaac slumped lazily on the table. “Anyway, the matter is considered closed.”

Jingle Bell!

The phone on the table rang.

"Hello? This is the temporary command post in Alrugo. May I ask who you are...?" Violet answered the phone on the table.

One of the duties of an adjutant is to help the superior answer the phone, a job Violet got used to very early on.

"Lieutenant General, it's a call from His Excellency the President."

"what?"

Isaac quickly took the phone from Violet's hand.

"Sir, why did you call here? Is something wrong in Central City?" Isaac asked. "Is Dorakma up to its old tricks again, or has Cleta started causing trouble? Leave it all to me. I guarantee the country will be destroyed within 24 hours."

“They’ve been very well-behaved since the war in Alrugo. Not only did they not dare to utter a sound when Kimberly bombed Cleta’s research institute, but they also submitted surrender requests to us one after another,” Olivia said on the phone. “Although I’ve ignored them.”

In short, Olivia herself has no intention of letting those two countries go, which coincides with Isaac's thoughts.

"So, what brings you here, sir?"

“Your previous plan is almost complete, and the new country has finished all preparations,” Olivia said.

Isaac perked up immediately upon hearing this.

"I'm coming to Central City right now, but what about Alrugo..."

"I've already sent Roy to take over, so you can proceed with your plan without worry."

"it is good!"

Isaac hung up the phone, his face beaming with excitement.

"Violet, get ready, we're heading to Central City." Isaac began packing his things.

"Did something happen?"

"Yes, my previous plan can finally be put into practice now."

"plan?"

"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you." Isaac slapped his forehead sheepishly, then laughed, "It's the colonization plan for Japan."

Inside the Central City headquarters, Olivia had been waiting for quite some time.

Isaac strode through the door and got straight to the point: "Sir, when you said everything was ready, did you mean the warships were already built?"

“That’s right. We received a message from New Zealand saying that your battleship ‘North Carolina’ has been completed and is currently undergoing sea trials,” Olivia said. “Also, your five thousand amphibious assault troops have completed their training and are ready to return home to prepare for combat at any time.”

"Okay, now everything is ready."

“I have some photos of Japan taken by spy satellites. You can take a look,” Olivia said, handing Isaac a stack of photos.

The photo shows an aerial view of several areas in Japan.

People's living areas were confined within walls, with each area far apart, and the only way to communicate was via railway tracks and trains. All of this is reflected in the photographs.

There are a few other interesting things in the photo, such as the dense traces of humanoid creatures' activity outside the human settlement area.

"So this is the Kabane."

"You know about this?" Olivia asked.

“Yes, a guy named Mima Tentori did a weapons deal with me before, and that’s when he told me about these creatures. People who die and get infected with a virus become Kabane. Their skin is tough and impervious to sharp blades, but they can be easily pierced by bullets,” Isaac explained. “They’re not too difficult to deal with, but since Japan, like Albion, uses steam technology and is behind the times, their weapons are like toys.”

“I have a general understanding,” Olivia nodded. “How confident are you about the outcome of this operation?”

“Successfully,” Isaac said confidently, “and there will absolutely be no casualties.”

“Very good!” Olivia slammed her hand on the table. “Then I wish you great success.”

"Yes!"

Operation against Japan shall now officially begin.

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A week later, at the port of Al-Lugo.

A massive steel behemoth was moored in the harbor, creating an oppressive atmosphere. That was the North Carolina-class battleship that Isaac had requested be built in the new nation.

舰上共装有15座四联装（60门）40毫米“博福斯”高炮和36门单管20毫米“厄利孔”高炮。当然这些装备艾萨克也经过了一点改良。

To be honest, Isaac really didn't want to use this old relic that had been retired for decades in the last world, but it seemed that he didn't need any high-tech equipment when facing the Japanese.

And how should I put it... Isaac has absolutely no resistance to such powerful weapons and equipment.

Also docked in the port, just like this battleship, were ten transport ships funded by the new nation, specifically used to transport armored units such as tanks.