Great, we're doomed now!

It is no exaggeration to say that this is a time of great turmoil.

Sawai is neither a radical nor a moderate; strictly speaking, he is a rationalist and a pragmatist.

It's not that he can't understand Yoshioka and others' thoughts:

Armed forces are indeed very important; otherwise, no matter what you do, you will be willing but unable to do it.

However, he was also keenly aware that such armed forces, which were detached from the state, were, to put it nicely, "maintaining world peace," but to put it bluntly, were independent warlords—at least that's how they were seen by major powers.

Unless the five permanent members of the UN Security Council take the lead and provide support, no matter how hard Yoshioka and his team try, they will only anger the higher-ups.

Therefore, TPC remains a harmless organization, with at most some security forces. Since it does not pose a substantial threat to any regime or individual, it does not face much hostility.

Now, due to a series of unexpected events, such as the confirmation of urban legends about monsters, aliens, and ancient civilizations, the attitudes of major powers have changed... The radicals may actually succeed!

But after the Earth Defense Force is established, who should lead it?

How can people who unite under external threats maintain their unity once the threat has subsided?

Sawai isn't a superhuman who can do everything, nor can she stop what's bound to happen. She can only prepare in advance for various situations... Hopefully, she can restrain the Earth Defense Force and prevent it from turning its blade inward.

"Teacher, let's take a break."

Someone brought a cup of calming green tea and placed it on the table. Sawai opened her eyes and smiled back.

"Thank you."

Are you still worried about the election?

This is a professional woman wearing trousers, with her hair shoulder-length and her makeup simple and understated, but she has a naturally good complexion and a capable and heroic beauty.

"It's one of my troubles, I suppose," Sawai said with a self-deprecating laugh. Then, she picked up her teacup, took a sip, and immediately felt a refreshing fragrance in her mouth, which brightened her eyes.

"Indeed, tea suits me better than coffee. Irima-kun, your tea-brewing skills are getting better and better. However, I don't have high expectations for this, so you don't need to worry too much."

"This is something I developed while helping my father at home. Teacher, you might be overly self-conscious."

"Haha~"

Sawai's mood improved considerably, and she invited the student to sit down beside her.

Megumi Irima is in her early twenties and has just graduated from university. She is now practicing under Sawai Soichiro, her father's classmate and old friend. She is both his subordinate and his disciple. In a way, she should be considered to be of the same generation as Yoshimi.

That's right, the correct spelling of the name of the future pillar of the GUTS team, Ms. Iruma Megumi, is actually "Iruma Megumi". "Iruma Megumi" is an incorrect translation (the two names are pronounced the same)!

Furthermore, Yuan Daigu's real name should be "Yuan Daiwu"!

The formal written form of Jinglong Jingtian is "Jintian Jinglong"!

Because many characters in tokusatsu dramas use kana (similar to pinyin) for their names, when they are introduced to China, the corresponding kanji are naturally arranged according to the pronunciation. However, due to details such as polyphonic characters, the translated kanji are different from the original names.

Cultural differences are normal!

Just like how Rei Ayanami is translated as Zero Ayanami, not to mention One Piece and Naruto, the correct pronunciation and the translated names have absolutely nothing to do with each other; they're purely titles created based on the theme of the work...

In fact, even in the internet age, various video websites still retain the most classic translations when creating subtitles, so... unless you are a professional Japanese learner, it is hard to notice.

Furthermore, Daigo's surname never appeared in the TV series; this was added in the subsequent novel. Due to pronunciation differences, two different Chinese characters, "真角" and "圆" (圆 is the correct one), have appeared online.

Otherwise, why would Ye Shou have had such a hard time finding people? He could only search by pronunciation, trying to broaden the search as much as possible, and he wasn't even sure if the pronunciation was correct...

As revenge, he decided that even when he encountered characters in the story, he would still call them "Daigo" or "Megumi"—since it all sounded the same, they wouldn't notice.

"Teacher, you often say that external pressure can often prompt internal reforms... In fact, after the detection of cosmic interference radio waves, ambassadors from various countries have been actively making contact behind the scenes. Many bills that were deliberately delayed in the past have also begun to be pushed forward in a concentrated manner. Isn't this a case of crisis and opportunity coexisting?"

"Yes, the ambassadors' negotiation efficiency has never been higher than it is now, which means that all countries feel threatened and have decided to temporarily put aside some conflicts."

But Hui, you must know that humans are very prone to forgetting their original intentions, which is why the beginnings and endings of many things can be so drastically different.

Sawai said meaningfully, "A new organization means new power and benefits. If it takes 'peace for all mankind' as its banner, it can occupy the absolute moral high ground... In order to gain dominance, there will definitely be undercurrents."

Megumi countered, "But you don't seem to be very worried?"

"If worrying here would solve the problem, then I would."

Sawai smiled helplessly but still confidently: "Human beings will definitely fall into various predicaments and take many detours because of their desires, but I always believe that human civilization will continue to move forward in general."

This is not driven by any one individual; it is determined by humanity's collective pursuit of a better life.

Are you a believer in the theory of inherent goodness?

"This……"

After a moment's thought, Sawai replied with a touch of playfulness, "From the perspective of animal instinct, humans prefer to engage in activities in warm sunlight."

No one is born liking misfortune and darkness; the pursuit of beauty and light is the most basic instinct.

So even though Sawai traveled all over the world and witnessed many cruel things, she still had faith in human civilization.

If he were born in the Type-Moon universe, he would probably be the kind of person that the Demon King Goetia would hate the most.

"So you created TPC?"

“I don’t like the word ‘create’,” Sawai shook her head. “I’m not a god who can create something from nothing. All I did was bring together people who share the same vision. It was the collective power that built TPC.”

Megumi Kijima said with a hint of longing, "It sounds like a myth."

"Myths are written by the people—by ourselves."

Just as Sawai finished speaking, an encrypted email arrived. This was a special channel within TPC, accessible only to a select few. He glanced at it and saw it was from his old friend Junpei Kuze's son, Ye Shou. Without considering that Megumi Kijima was present, he immediately opened and read it.

Ten minutes later, the man closed the email with a thoughtful expression.

"Ye Shoujun... is truly unexpected."

The email contained a confidential file detailing the information of three yokai: Sukuna, Obik, and Daitanuki, and indicating their current status, categorizing them as either "dangerous" or "friendly."

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, Sawai could deduce that these three monsters were likely under the surveillance of the Kuze family, or rather, Kuze Yoru-no-kami—which truly surprised him.

After all, the Obik incident caused quite a stir, and in the end, no one could find any trace of the monster. Even the military's deployment yielded nothing. No one could understand how such a large monster could disappear so completely.

I never imagined I'd already been in contact with someone privately...

If the contents of the email are all true, then the monsters possess the ability to grow to enormous size or shrink... This clearly violates the law of conservation of matter, and it's no wonder that technological means cannot detect it.

It's possible that it doesn't actually violate any rules, but the underlying principles simply cannot be explained by current technology.

Therefore, it is foreseeable how many covetous eyes it will attract once the information is leaked.

"To reveal something so important...does he really trust me that much?"

Sawai snapped out of her daze, glanced apologetically at Kijima Megumi, and then said, "Please give me all the detailed information about 'Kusei Yoshimori' during this period... no, about his past, as much as you can collect."

"Ok."

Megumi wasn't curious, nor did she ask who Ye Shou was—although their lives hadn't intersected before, she had heard the name before.

...Sawai spent the entire afternoon in deep thought. His mind was no longer just focused on the three-headed monster Obik, but also on his analysis and speculation about "Kusei Yoru" himself.

No one knows what kind of mental process he went through, but he finally decided to accept the investment from the Kuze Group in its entirety—which also carried a certain risk for a neutral organization.

Megumi was surprised because her teacher had always been cautious and discerning when it came to investing in external forces, trying to avoid TPC becoming too dependent on any one party and to ensure its independence.

Now, however, there is no doubt that the trend is shifting towards the Kuze family!

Sawai noticed her confusion, pondered for a moment, and said, "Do you know how to distinguish between a wise person and a fool?"

"But I have heard the details."

"A wise person prepares umbrellas to sell to others when it is about to rain, while a foolish person reminds others not to forget to take an umbrella even when the sky is clear."

"It sounds like... the fool is the wise one with foresight."

"But people don't thank fools; they often only realize the benefits of an umbrella when they get wet."

Sawai said meaningfully, "A smart person wouldn't do umbrella business on a sunny day."

“You mean…” Kijima Megumi suddenly realized, then frowned, “But he’s successful in every field, isn’t he?”

"Yes, one would expect him to be a clever man who sells umbrellas on rainy days, but in reality, judging from the several projects he has vigorously promoted, it seems more like he is preparing for something in the future."

Look, he even set up a 'city escape' mode in the virtual game, where the scenario is a monster siege, allowing players to choose the correct escape route from the perspective of a disaster victim, and there are extra rewards for helping the masses evacuate...

Also newly launched are individual powered suits for police officers and firefighters, training courses on network communication technology, and new types of prosthetics for medical use.

Numerous similar projects defy any discernible pattern, and the same technology, when applied elsewhere, clearly generates greater profits. If one had to pinpoint a reason, it would be that they are all inextricably linked to 'protecting humanity.'

"You mean... he thinks it will definitely 'rain' someday, so he's urging everyone to prepare umbrellas in advance."

"Yes, and he has already started doing so."

Sawai pondered, "Long before these strange phenomena occurred..."

If the sky remains clear and sunny, the fool will naturally be ridiculed and mocked. But what if not only does the weather change drastically, but the fool also stockpiled umbrellas in advance, making a fortune while laughing at everyone?

--prophet.

"No one can explain supernatural forces... but in any case, judging from the current situation, he is the most reliable ally."

The situation may be more critical than it appears!

At this moment, Sawai made up his mind to become a candidate at all costs and get involved in the formation of the Earth Defense Force as the United Nations Secretary-General!

Chapter 115 Cosplay Convention, Black Swordsman

No matter how popular a news story is, it will eventually fade into silence, and everyone's life will go on. When you come to your senses, you'll find that even if everyone is talking about it, nothing has changed in your daily life.

For Chika and Miko, it was like this: they experienced the monster attack, which was like a cameo in a disaster movie, but after calming down, they still had to go to school. Apart from a few thoughts hidden in their hearts, the riot didn't leave anything behind.

Ye Shou is different. Although he is the one who "makes the plans" and does not need to do everything himself, there are too many projects to start at the same time. In order to grasp the direction of development, he must pay enough attention in the early stage.

After all, not everyone has the same keen insight as him. When it comes to major decisions, even Liuli, who understands him best, cannot play a role in his place.

Leaving aside projects that were already decided upon, such as Mewtwo, games, and prosthetics, Ye Shou is currently most concerned about three aspects:

The first is "education".

He had no interest in traditional private schools or study rooms, but vigorously promoted online education and combined it with the gaming industry.

Simply put, he can use this method to train students and players' survival skills and deeply imprint all kinds of potentially useful knowledge into their minds.

Furthermore, this can also be used to select outstanding talents—such as firefighters, drivers, and medical personnel.

This is an almost 100% realistic simulation game; if necessary, the difficulty of the missions can even be increased to be more difficult than in reality!

Second is "efficiency".

Whether it's "Detective Conan," "Ultraman," or DC and Marvel, the various cutting-edge technologies are secondary; what's truly incredible is the product development cycle.