Alchemists do not need self-cultivation

Isaac turned on the radio next to him and then changed several channels in a row.

"Our head of state, Bennett Aoun, embezzled tens of millions of dollars in public funds..."

"Reliable sources say he has privately purchased a large number of luxury villas in the United States..."

"He once used..."

……

“This isn’t true! I’ve never done any of these things!” he shouted, clutching his head.

He felt like he must be dreaming today.

"So you don't understand war at all!" Isaac grabbed his head, a ferocious grin on his face. "You think I'm only starting this war with you now? You're completely wrong!"

"The real war began years ago! It began the first time I made a phone call to the Yelkastum officials!"

Isaac had long planned to seize the country. Through officials in Yerkastum and some money, over the course of several years, information on officers from headquarters to regimental combat units was stored in the IW's database. What followed was a series of psychological operations against them.

Long before Isaac's people even arrived in Yıldırım, the propaganda war, information war, and even cyber war against the country had already begun. In fact, the country had already been thoroughly infiltrated long before that.

"When exactly did you start this war...?"

“The war had already begun four years ago, when I was twelve,” Isaac laughed. “When I decided to take over this country.”

Ugh!

A number of armored vehicles drove up to the vicinity of the head of state's residence. This time, it was not the IW army that came, but the country's guard stationed in the capital.

"Great! My reinforcements have arrived!" The leader was overjoyed to see that it was his own troops who had come.

However, what happened next completely stunned him. After getting out of the car, the army's commander-in-chief shook hands with the temporary commander of the IW army, and then led his troops into the mansion.

"What's going on..."

Bang!

The door was opened, and the newcomer and his troops raised their guns, all pointing them at the Führer.

“Bennett Orn, you have been arrested for alleged corruption and illegal nuclear testing that resulted in numerous deaths and injuries in Westgate.”

"No, this is all Isaac's conspiracy, you can't..."

Before he could finish speaking, a soldier stepped forward, picked up a syringe, and stabbed him in the neck. The Führer struggled for a while before collapsing onto the soldier's shoulder.

"Hello, Mr. Isaac, we're late." The leader saluted Isaac directly.

“No, you’re very timely.” Isaac said with a chilling smile, “The future New First.”

Chapter 574: The Curtain Falls

“You’ve come at just the right time, future Prime Minister,” Isaac said with a smile. “Congratulations, you’ll be the master of this country from now on.”

"This is all thanks to you, sir."

This man was originally the commander of the defense forces in the country's capital. A year ago, Isaac had someone contact him, saying that IW troops were not to be stopped when entering his territory, and that he would attack the mansion under the pretext of arresting the current head of state when the time was right.

He ultimately became a national hero for stopping the current head of state's 'evil plan'.

“Sir, I hope you understand.” Isaac stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder twice, a seemingly simple gesture that made him break out in a cold sweat.

"I can make you a hero, or I can turn you into a bandit. You know what to do next, right?"

“…Of course.” He swallowed hard and said hastily, “IW will legalize anything in this country, and the government will do its best to cooperate with your actions.”

"Very good, remember what you said."

The nuclear explosion in Westminster was actually a nuclear bomb that Isaac had planted underground using alchemy. Although it only had a yield of a few thousand tons, it was destructive enough to vaporize all the hundreds of thousands of people surrounding the city.

Of course, the blame falls on the former prime minister. The news about his illegal nuclear tests had already been circulating among the public, and the constant attempts to smear him were part of Isaac's propaganda campaign.

After experiencing modern society, Isaac increasingly felt that the hot warfare tactics he employed in Amestris, relying on mechanized forces, were outdated.

In information warfare, information warfare, cyber warfare, and psychological warfare are all part of the war. Besides the need for weapon innovation, Isaac's outdated tactical concepts also need to be reformed.

The nature of warfare will constantly change with the progress of the times. We must force ourselves to constantly evolve and improve so that we can lead Amestris to continuous victories in future struggles.

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Two days later, the new prime minister officially took office, while former prime minister Bennett Aoun was executed.

Before this, there was an address from the new prime minister, followed by an explanation of the crimes committed by the former prime minister.

The capital's squares were filled with shouts and curses, as people roared at the man's corruption and the deaths and injuries caused by his illegal nuclear weapons research.

However, the former prime minister did not do any of the things they were talking about, but he could not refute it, as Isaac had been gradually dismantling his regime for the past four years.

Now no one in this country is on his side.

On the execution ground, his eyes had lost their luster, and his face was ashen.

After a burst of gunfire, an era in this country came to an end.

In Yerkastem, a group of people sat around a radio listening to the news that the former prime minister was to be executed.

Luca whispered to Isaac, "How did you do that?"

"Getting to know someone is very troublesome, and it probably goes back to when I first came to Yelkastum four years ago."

"Four years ago? You were only twelve years old then."

At that moment, a man who looked like a civil servant walked in through the door, approached Luca, and said, "Excuse me, are you Mr. Cristiano?"

His arrival put everyone on edge except Isaac.

Usually, when their family is approached by government departments, it's never a good thing.

"Yes, what can I do for you?"

"Hello, here is a letter from the current Prime Minister. Please take a look." The civil servant's respectful manner aroused the curiosity of everyone present.

It turned out that those officials all acted arrogantly towards them.

Luca suspiciously opened the envelope and began to read it.

This sight nearly made him fall off his chair in fright.

Galahad's enormous face leaned closer for a look: "What's wrong, Chief?"

"The letter said... that I should go to the capital to serve as the Minister of State Security... and that I could keep the Cristiano family from dissolving." Luca's hand holding the letter trembled slightly.

"Great, Chief, you're going to be an official."

“No… I feel like this is too sudden…” Luca was still wondering, but he quickly noticed the smile on Isaac’s face beside him.

"You did it, didn't you?"

“Who knows?” Isaac didn’t answer directly. “Well, you’ll have to decide, Uncle Luca.”

Entering the government departments of the country would be a better way to solve the survival problem of the Twilight race, which is a good thing. Luca understands this principle, and not disbanding the family can also guarantee the food problem of his subordinates.

"But if I become an official, I won't have much time to manage things..."

"I'll take care of it."

Loretta then stepped forward.

"Huh?"

“If Father is to leave Yelkastum, I will help manage the family,” Loretta said firmly.

Seeing his daughter's insistence, Luca sighed.

He had witnessed Loretta's performance over the past few years. She was willing to stand up for the family during times of crisis, which was very commendable. Moreover, she had learned a lot about managing the family from him.

With the support of Marco and Galahad, taking control of the family wouldn't be too difficult.

"Alright, I'll give it a try. The future of the family rests on your shoulders."

“Leave it to me,” Loretta said, puffing out her chest.

"Are you sure you're okay? I have a feeling you'll embarrass yourself," Isaac said, pursing his lips.

"Damn it! You've said 'embarrassing' so many times since you came here!" Loretta angrily grabbed Isaac's cheek. "You're the one who should be saying I'm embarrassing! You virgin!"

"Damn it, did I eat your rice while I was a virgin?"

"Hahaha, never mind, Isaac, what are your plans for the future? Will you continue to stay in Yelkastum and run the factory?" Luca laughed as he looked at the two men arguing over money.

Isaac slapped Loretta's small hand away and said, "Erica and I will be leaving here in a few days. We have some things to take care of back home, and school is about to start."

Seemingly remembering something, Isaac continued, "By the way, Uncle Luca, I've given you such a great opportunity, so it's not unreasonable for me to ask you for something in return, is it?"

"Of course, what do you want?"

"I don't want my dad to know what I did in Yelkastum, can you promise me that?"

"That's not a problem."

"Then there's no problem. I have some things to take care of back at the factory. See you again sometime."

"it is good."

As Luca watched Isaac walk out the door, he became somewhat certain of it.

The boy in front of me may have surpassed his father as early as four years ago.

Chapter 575: Black Reef Merchant Guild

"Damn it, I didn't expect even the Prime Minister couldn't stop that kid Isaac? Just who is he?"

Back in his home, Uranus frantically packed away his belongings, stuffing large wads of cash into a huge tote bag he had prepared.

To deal with Isaac and the Twilight race, he deployed the long-disbanded extermination squad and even infiltrated the country's prime minister's network. This was tantamount to Isaac making an enemy of the entire nation.

What was initially a sure thing ended with the complete annihilation of the extermination force and the overthrow of the state government. This was something Uranus found difficult to accept.

He then realized that he knew absolutely nothing about his opponent. Why he was in Yerkastum, whether the purpose of opening the factory was merely to protect the Twilight race, and who was behind him. He had no idea about any of these things.

Now he understood that he had been fighting against a monster all along.

"Old man, hurry up a bit, the ship won't be in the port for long."

A voice came from the doorway.

A long-haired woman in a cheongsam was leaning against the doorway, complaining.

"Sorry, I'll be done in a minute," Uranus said hastily.