Alchemists do not need self-cultivation

The warehouse door suddenly opened, and Violet walked in.

“Lieutenant General, I’ve been looking for you for a long time. So this is where you are.” Violet said, looking at Ayame beside her, “What are you doing here?”

Violet's arrival made Ayame's face turn bright red. She covered her face and ran away, bypassing Violet.

“I didn’t do anything. She seemed to want me to stay in Hinomoto, but I refused.” Isaac scratched his head. “I guess she’s encountered too many dangers lately, and I’ve saved her a few times, so she feels safer staying here.”

"I see..."

Violet looked suspiciously in the direction Ayame had fled, a hint of doubt creeping onto her usually indifferent face.

"By the way, what brings you here?"

“Yes, the President just contacted us via communicator; it seems there’s something on his mind,” Violet said. “It’s probably about the company you own.”

Chapter 454: Overseas Orders

"Hello? Sir, what's wrong?" Isaac asked, taking the communicator from Violet. "What happened to my company? Has the cash flow dried up or were trade secrets stolen?"

Olivia's voice came through the communicator: "It's nothing serious, it's just that your company has been temporarily managed by someone else since you left, and the manager recently reported to me that they received a large number of foreign orders."

"Why don't we just let them decide this kind of small matter themselves?"

“But the product ordered wasn’t an air conditioner, a common household appliance,” Olivia’s voice turned serious. “It was weapons.”

"Oh?"

Isaac's 'Isaac Future Technologies' has several divisions, including a division that produces home appliances such as air conditioners, a division that produces public transportation such as trains, and a division that produces weapons.

Weapon production now accounts for the majority of the company's business.

From large-scale A-10 attack aircraft, Apache attack helicopters, and M1A2 main battle tanks, to smaller items like body armor, infrared rangefinders, and standard-issue weapons such as HK416 assault rifles, all are manufactured by the company.

All research and development in the military industry sector, from personnel to production lines, is top secret at Amestory, with stricter security measures than other departments, in order to prevent other countries from obtaining this technology.

After all, this is a technology that is almost a century ahead of the rest of the world.

"Which countries placed the orders? What are they for?" Isaac asked.

“The orders have come from the Republic of Albion and the Kingdom of Albion. These two countries are separated only by a wall, and war could break out in a minute. Whoever gets our equipment will basically have the outcome decided,” Olivia said. “The Kingdom of Male also has a batch of orders.”

"That's strange. I don't think I've issued any export permits, and the domestic sales aren't even finished yet," Isaac said, puzzled.

Upon careful reflection, I realized that I had never issued any order from the company to allow the export of weapons. How could we export them when the entire army is not even fully equipped yet?

“They sent it on their own,” Olivia explained. “I think you understand what’s going on with those two countries in Albion. Countries that are about to go to war will definitely take every opportunity to expand their military, and any one of the weapons you have here would be enough to give them an absolute advantage on the battlefield.”

Isaac guessed that their real purpose was to copy it.

"What about the Marley Empire? Didn't we just give them a batch of tanks? Although they've already been retired by us, they're still top-tier tanks in the world today."

"I don't know about that. It seems to be for dealing with some very powerful being."

"Sir, why don't you just refuse?"

“That’s true, but it’s your company, and how you handle the orders is your job,” Olivia said. “The terms they offered were quite generous.”

A company is still a company, not a state-run research institution. Although the government is funding it, the decision-making power still rests with Isaac.

Moreover, the emperor of the new country was also involved.

What exactly is it?

"In addition to the price being more than ten times higher than the cost, the two Albion countries also promised the mining rights and research data of antigravity material. The Marley Empire planned to provide research data on Titans and some Eldians."

"...They're all useless."

While giants are incredibly destructive in war and can be used to raid a base overnight if used properly, they are basically not even considered ordinary combat power for Amestris.

Albion's antigravity matter was something Isaac used to be very interested in, but ever since that girl named Ange gave him the C-sphere, his research has probably surpassed that of either of their countries.

However, he currently finds it difficult to synthesize antigravity matter using alchemy, and if he wants to use it in large quantities, it is best to rely on mining what he already has.

“Sir,” Isaac said, “Albion’s offer is acceptable, but it’s impossible for us to sell them active-duty equipment.”

"So what do you plan to do..."

"Given the technology of this world, we can sell them some even more outdated products, and in monkey form at that." Isaac grinned wickedly. "Whether to sell to the Kingdom or the Republic, I need to go there and investigate."

"Okay, we'll talk about everything when you get back."

After reporting his current mission progress to Olivia, Isaac turned off the communicator.

"Looks like there's no chance to rest."

With a deep sigh, Isaac decided to go back to his room to rest.

Just as I reached the door of my carriage, I saw Violet emerge carrying the nameless object.

"Let me go!"

“Miss Anonymous, that’s Lieutenant General Isaac’s room. You can’t just go in there.”

"Huh? I usually live inside."

"Ok?"

Violet frowned, sensing that things were not so simple.

"What happened?" Isaac rubbed his head and walked up to them.

When Wuming saw Isaac coming over, he quickly broke free from Violet's hand and hid behind him.

"Lieutenant General, what Miss Anonymous just said was..."

“It’s true.” Isaac answered quite readily. “That kid won’t stay anywhere else, he just stays in my room all day and won’t leave.”

She usually takes lessons in this room, and at night she doesn't go back to her room but lies down on Isaac's bed.

"I see." Violet nodded and looked at the nameless man, saying, "Good children should know not to cause trouble for others."

"I won't cause any trouble!"

Isaac looked at Wuming and suddenly said, "Wuming, I agree to your wish to stay in my room."

"Huh?"

Wuming looked at Isaac with surprise, then at Violet, and found that she did not intend to stop him.

"You agree?"

“Yes,” Isaac smiled.

"I knew you'd agree," she said, looking at Violet with a smug expression.

At this moment, Isaac placed his hands on Wuming's shoulders and said with satisfaction, "Judging from your expression, you must want to stay and learn. Don't worry, I'll teach you all about functions even if I have to stay up all night."

The smug smile on Wuming's face vanished instantly.

"Well, I think I'll stay with the other residents tonight."

"You're welcome."

"Who's being polite with you!"

After finishing his sentence, Wuming angrily walked towards the other carriages.

"Nameless!" Before she had gone far, Isaac suddenly called out to her from behind.

"What is it?" Wuming turned around with a displeased expression.

Isaac tossed a test tube containing white blood plasma out of his pocket.

"What Mima left behind, I'm giving it to you now."

Chapter 455: The Last Stop

After a day's journey, the group finally arrived at Jin Gang Guo.

As soon as the group stepped off the Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, several samurai-looking men came out to greet them. The leader of the group smiled and went to meet Ayame as she alighted from the carriage.

"Your Highness Calamus."

"Uncle, it's been a long time since I last greeted you," Changpu said to the man.

“You’ve grown up.” The samurai nodded, then asked, “Where is your father?”

“My father… has become a Kabane.”

When calamus thinks of her father's experiences, a sense of unease arises within her.

"I'm sorry, I reminded you of some unpleasant things."

"It's alright, at least Xianjin Post Station was saved."

Just as the two were talking, a stern-faced samurai stepped out from behind him, frowning as he looked at Ayame.

"I heard that at Wabun Station, your Kabaneri Castle was combined with the Katsura Castle of the Karabu clan and traveled together. Why didn't I see the Katsura Castle?"

"That's right, because the hunters kidnapped us during their journey, but we were later rescued by Lord Isaac."

Sweet flag briefly explained her ordeal to them, including the battle that had taken place along the way.

"Isaac?"

"He's there too?"

The members of Jin Gang Guo were discussing among themselves, wondering why the supreme commander of Amestoris would happen to go and rescue them.

"Where is Mima the other man?" the samurai asked.

"When Tennori Mima finally escaped, it was Lord Isaac who went to capture him, and when he returned, he said that he had already been killed."

“You’re not lying, are you?” He squinted at Ayam. “You came out with the Hunters and were attacked by them, and then you were rescued by the Amestris. In the end, you didn’t even bring back their bodies.”

When Changpu heard his question, she hurriedly replied, "But everything I said is true."

"What reason do I have to believe..."

"It's not about what reasons you have to believe, it's about what you must believe."

At this moment, Isaac came down from the Iron Fortress, along with the soldiers who had participated in the rescue operation.

Everyone who saw Isaac come down looked panicked. They never imagined that he himself was on the Iron Fortress.

"Lord Isaac, I am so sorry for not greeting you sooner."

The previously imposing samurai quickly adopted a respectful demeanor.