Alchemists do not need self-cultivation

Horikawa successfully secured his position as the Grand Shogun, and Yomogawa Ayame also served as one of the heads of the intelligence department here, which meant that Hinomoto would be completely controlled by Amestris.

Then, Isaac also issued his last order in Japan through the then-General Horikawa.

Disarm all forces.

Samurai are not allowed to carry any weapons in the streets. In the Sun, only selected sheriffs and soldiers of Amestris are allowed to carry weapons.

Thus, his mission in Japan has come to a temporary end.

Actually, there are still many things left to do, such as the Kabane not being completely cleared, and the place called 'Sea Gate' that Mima Amatori mentioned before his death.

But matters back home were more important, so after taking care of everything, Isaac decided to return home.

The next day at noon, a transport plane landed at the military base outside Kumganggook.

Wuming was very excited about going abroad and packed his luggage and changed into a new set of clothes early in the morning.

A new place means the beginning of a new life.

"Isaac, where should we go for fun when we get to Amestris?"

“Oh, I’ve registered you for junior high in Central City,” Isaac said. “Rest for a couple of days and get ready to go to school.”

"Huh!?"

Chapter 457: Strengthening

The transport plane arrived at the airport in Central City after several hours of flight.

The nameless man was very excited as it was his first time riding in an airplane that could fly at high altitudes. He leaned against the window and looked at the clouds outside.

As soon as he got off the plane, several soldiers came up to Isaac and saluted him.

"Lieutenant General, you've had a tough fight."

“It wasn’t particularly strenuous, the task was fairly simple.” Isaac returned the greeting and continued, “I need to go to the Presidential Palace now, could you please send the people behind me back?”

"Yes."

Only then did the soldiers notice the nameless man dressed in the distinctive clothing of Japan.

"Lieutenant General...where should we send this child?"

"Oh, Nameless."

Isaac also remembered that the Nameless One didn't seem to have a place to stay here.

Violet noticed this and said, "She lives with me, so let's send her to my dorm first."

"learn."

Nameless was unwilling and came to Violet's side, saying unhappily, "Why did you put me in the same room as you?"

"Because Miss Wuming has nowhere else to stay."

"I'll just go to Isaac's dorm."

“No,” Violet said without hesitation.

Isaac patted the nameless man's head and said, "You can stay at her place. The age gap between you two girls isn't that big, so it'll be easier for you to get along. It'll be good to have someone to look after you."

"Eh..."

"I'll take you out to play when school's out for break."

"Alright then." Wuming had no choice but to agree. "It's a deal then."

"Ah."

Watching Wuming and Violet get into the car, Isaac also got into another car and headed to the presidential palace.

……

Inside the Presidential Palace.

"Sir, I have completed my mission."

Isaac approached Olivia, who was in her office reviewing documents.

Olivia put down her pen when she saw Isaac arrive.

"How's the situation there?"

"No one was injured or killed, and we occupied more than half of Japan's territory, gaining complete control over the local government," Isaac said. "We established a total of five military bases, which can pose an effective threat to neighboring countries."

"Not bad. This operation cost a lot of military funds, so it's worth celebrating the results." Olivia smiled with satisfaction.

Although Isaac seemed to be pushing forward at a snail's pace, the military expenditure for the colonization program was astronomical. If Isaac's company hadn't been consistently profitable, replenishing the national treasury, the costs would likely have been even greater.

“A month after you left, the new country also sent a diplomatic mission to establish diplomatic relations and set up an embassy in the central city,” Olivia said. “They were acquaintances of yours.”

"Who?"

"The leader is Master Fu, and there is also a girl named Lanfang."

"Oh, those two."

"Shall we go see him?"

“Let’s go in a bit,” Isaac nodded.

Although we met just a few months ago.

"By the way, sir, do you know where that homunculus that Violet defeated during our final battle with the Bottle Man is?" Isaac suddenly remembered this.

He wanted to see if he could take over the ability to create humans from other people.

As we all know, the core of a homunculus is the Philosopher's Stone, and I am now considered half a Philosopher's Stone. Theoretically, by taking their Philosopher's Stone and fusing it into my own body, I could gain their power.

Just like how he seized Pride's ability to manipulate shadows by chance.

"You mean that android named Sloth? He's currently being held captive in the underground of the Fifth Research Institute."

"what?"

The Fifth Research Institute, formerly a secret research facility for the Philosopher's Stone during King Bradley's rule, is now the source of Amestris's advanced technology.

The current director is none other than Chizu Natsuyo, whom Isaac brought back from the previous world.

Xia Shijiao, a petite woman, was directing the researchers here. Upon seeing Isaac arrive, she put down the documents in her hand and ran to him.

"Sorry, Xia Shi, it's been a while since I've come to see you." Isaac patted Xia Shi's head.

The last time we met was a month ago. After that, I went straight to Japan and only came back today.

“It’s alright.” Xia Shi shook his head sensibly. “I know Mr. Isaac is very busy.”

"How are you feeling here? Are you settling in well?"

“Life is much better than before,” Xia Shi said.

In her original world, as the child of the curse, she was looked down upon wherever she went, and was even beaten up for no reason. But here, everyone in the research institute and outsiders are very friendly to her.

It was here that she felt like an ordinary little girl.

However, even so, she still felt somewhat uncomfortable.

"Is Mr. Isaac currently living with your adjutant?"

“No, I only live in my dorm room,” Isaac said.

"Can I move in with you?"

"What's wrong? Are you unhappy with where you are now?"

“No, it’s just that I feel a little scared because you’re never around,” Chizu Natsuyo said.

“I don’t really care, but it’s a single apartment where two people aren’t allowed to share,” Isaac laughed. “Let’s talk about it after I buy a new house.”

"Um……"

Natsuyo Senju was slightly disappointed, but this answer did not mean there was no chance.

"By the way, where's Sumire Muroto? Doesn't she live with you?"

"I am here."

The doctor's voice suddenly rang out from behind Isaac.

Still wearing her white lab coat, Sumire Muroto, looking somewhat sleepy, walked up from behind them.

"Oh, so you were here. I thought you skipped work and were sleeping in at home."

"What do you take me for?" Sumire Muroto smiled helplessly and tossed a ping-pong ball-sized object into Isaac's hand.

"what is this?"

"The mechanical eyeball was modified because Shaw Tucker said your shooting skills weren't good, so they added an auxiliary system," Sumire Muroto said, yawning. "This thing is quite complicated."

"Thank you," Isaac said gratefully, then replaced his current eyeball.

After the new eyeballs were installed, in addition to seeing, his left eye also recorded information such as air humidity and wind direction on the visual screen. When he saw a person, he would lock onto various parts of their body with pointers.

"This is good stuff!"

"Right, it retains the old function of accelerating calculations, making you see any object moving slowly," Sumire Muroto laughed. "But it's actually not very useful, because your body can't fully adapt to that calculation speed."

Upon hearing what Sumire Muroto said, Isaac suddenly turned his gaze to the entrance to the basement.

If I had the abilities of 'Sloth', then...

Chapter 458: Epic Enhancement

In the basement of the Fifth Research Institute, a huge freezer stood there, guarded by soldiers all around.

These soldiers are not researchers at the Fifth Research Institute, but someone comes to stand guard every day.

They became alert the moment they saw someone approaching.

"who?"

"it's me."

Isaac slowly walked forward.

Upon seeing that the visitor was Isaac, the soldiers immediately stood up straight and saluted, saying, "Lieutenant General Isaac! Excuse me."

“It’s alright. I’m here to investigate the android Sloth. Could you please open the door for me?” Isaac said, taking out the permission document Olivia had given him.