Great, we're doomed now!

Redstone Technology is a new company jointly established by the Jiushi Group and TPC, specifically to provide support for the preparation and advancement of Project J.

As Yao Meifan and others wished, this massive "security guarantee" plan did not directly develop weapons for military use, but it undoubtedly accumulated a technological reserve that could be used at any time.

Just like the "constellation satellites" that are expected to be built in geosynchronous orbits between the Earth and the Moon, they can theoretically be built according to the standards of space-based weapons. With artificial redstone focusing lenses as amplifiers, not only is the kill range smaller and more controllable, but the destructive power is also far greater than that of existing laser weapons.

—But this thing is not yet ready to be born.

First, this goes against the original intention of the TPC. It is terrifying for a neutral organization to possess the power to carry out "global strikes," which will inevitably arouse the fear of various countries, and major powers will inevitably reach out to the satellite constellation for various reasons.

By then, neither TPC nor the Kuze Group will be able to prevent these things from happening, as long as they do not want to engage in direct conflict with major powers.

Secondly, in any science fiction work, if a weapon with a similar setting appears, it will at least be used by the villains 80% of the time, if not 100%!

Ambitious individuals, aliens, machine crises... these Damocles' swords are still too dangerous for humanity.

Therefore, it was temporarily set up as a public welfare scientific research project for "efficient utilization of solar energy" and "establishment of a global information chain".

Kayaba Akihiko was also brought out to speak, saying that the satellite would use the most advanced quantum communication technology (which it will indeed use).

In addition, there is a truly big project:

Lunar base.

Launch a certain number of satellites into lunar orbit to provide energy for living quarters and engineering machinery using solar power, thereby initiating the construction of a lunar base.

TPC's decision to do this will not provoke opposition from any major power, because in their view, it is a standard "pioneer for the king".

It will be impossible to complete within at least twenty years, and there will be no benefits for fifty or even a century. And no matter what TPC does now, the final results will be forcibly shared by them in the name of "the property of all mankind".

Therefore, there is really no reason to object.

That's not wrong, after all, they couldn't possibly know that humanity was about to enter a period of rapid development, not just on the moon, but even on Mars in a few years!

The above are all long-term plans. At present, the main goal is to develop a laser cannon with sufficient power and a corresponding vehicle to eliminate the threat of Sukuna-ki.

Therefore, Ye Shou not only gave the Super Aja Red Stone to the laboratory, but also left his black power armor behind. He once again told Professor Agasa his request, then left them there looking troubled, before leaving with his maid and his maid.

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Having returned to school after a long absence, Ye Shou plans to imprint the Holy Grail Mark on each of his close friends and family members while waiting for the laser weapon from Project J, just in case.

If someone possesses the qualities of a Stand user, he would consider whether or not to allow that person to awaken their powers.

Of the two he has chosen so far, the maid goes without saying; she is his right-hand woman, and the stronger her abilities, the more pressure she can share with him.

Sawai possesses a steadfast will; even with a sudden surge of superpowers, she won't become arrogant or descend into crime. If the most positive aspects are utilized, this reserve director would be even more formidable.

As for others, let's leave aside conditions like vitality, mental strength, and destiny; Ye Shou has ways to solve those. But the only thing that no one can control is personal will, and he can't guarantee that everyone who awakens a Stand will behave themselves.

Therefore, when choosing, you should give priority to those with calm and stable personalities!

"I want to be the Prime Minister of Japan someday!"

—Someone like Fujiwara Chika wouldn't work.

During lunch break, the pink-haired fat woman's words shocked everyone present.

Besides Ye Shou and the maid, Yuuki Asuna was also there. All three of them looked at Chika, who was making grand pronouncements, with completely bewildered expressions.

"Although I know it's probably pointless, I'll ask anyway—why?"

Ye Shou raised an eyebrow: "What are you saying out of the blue?"

"I can't stand it anymore. I'll wipe away the dark side of modern society!"

"truth?"

"This sounds like it's going to be really fun!"

Chika thought to herself with delight, "If I succeed, my father will have to bow and greet me respectfully, and he'll even use honorifics. Just thinking about it makes me feel so good!"

“Your uncle will be sad when he hears this,” Asuna couldn’t help but chuckle. “But it’s not impossible to understand.”

"That way, I'll never have to worry about having my allowance docked again!"

"If your competitors knew that they lost because of this, they would probably be so depressed that they would want to commit suicide."

The maid wiped her mouth with a tissue, surprisingly taking the topic very seriously: "So, may I ask, Representative Fujiwara, what are your political platforms? Your campaign slogans? The composition of your voter base?"

"...Why not just leave that kind of thing to the secretary?" Chika asked blankly.

"At least you need to understand your own political philosophy. Running an election in a democratic country is essentially about becoming a representative of a certain label and attracting the support of a group with the same label—who do you think you can unite?"

"Of course, we'll refer to the questionnaire survey to see who has the loudest voice."

Chika laughed and said, "Election slogans are something everyone forgets about soon enough."

Those who come to power no longer need to appease voters, and the losers need to do even less.

"If that day ever comes, Ruri-chan, please become my secretary. We'll definitely make Japan a better country!"

—That's probably hopeless.

"Whether now or in the future, I will always be Lord Ye Shou's...maid."

Liuli said meaningfully, "But if Lord Ye Shou allows, I can help you formulate a campaign plan."

"Xiao Shou will definitely help me, right?"

Chika chuckled: "What's our relationship... Here, take this egg roll, open your mouth, oh~"

"..."

The movements were so natural that Qianhua used her own chopsticks without feeling anything was wrong, and Ye Shou also opened his mouth naturally.

This should be considered an indirect kiss, right?

Ye Shoufei glanced quickly at Liuli. The maid's face showed no change, but her fingertips, which were gripping the chopsticks, turned slightly white.

Even I didn't do that in public—the mechanical puppet behind the maid was faintly visible.

She wasn't a jealous woman (at least she thought so), and by now she wouldn't be swayed by trivial matters like indirect kisses. What really bothered her was that Chika took it for granted, and so did Ye Shou.

This tacit understanding could only be achieved by her, which made Liuli feel a bit stifled.

Of course, she also knew that even without Chika, Lucy would be the same, and there was even the Madam... Wanting to have only herself by Ye Shou's side sounded wonderful, but it was not realistic.

If only the two of them could be alone for a while... Pests like Fujiwara Chika should be completely isolated!

'This is really awkward.'

Asuna couldn't see the Stand, but as a woman, she keenly sensed the change in atmosphere. She looked between the three of them, finally casting a worried glance at the oblivious Chika:

Fujiwara-san probably only has one or two months left.

It looks like this is going to turn into a melodramatic love triangle murder!

The chestnut-haired girl tried her best to conceal her aura, secretly observing the three people's behavior.

Fortunately, no further incidents occurred during the lunch break. Chika simply assumed she was joking again. She said many similar nonsensical things every day, so she didn't pay attention to Ruri's seemingly serious expression and quickly put the topic of "Prime Minister" out of her mind.

Ye Shou was somewhat surprised. Once it was just him and the maid left, he asked, "What were you doing just now?"

"I won't take a mere kiss to heart."

　"Still struggling with this?"

Ye Shou suppressed a laugh and said, "I was referring to the matter of the Prime Minister. You don't usually take jokes like that."

"I'm not joking."

Unexpectedly, Liuli directly denied it: "I really considered the feasibility carefully."

"You're being too... well, how should I put it?" Ye Shou first found it amusing, but gradually fell silent.

Fujiwara Chika? On closer inspection, it's not entirely a bad idea.

In essence, Japanese politics is a game between powerful families and conglomerates. Many people say that South Korea is a country with rigid class structures, but in reality, Japan is even more so. However, compared to the South Korean elites who rose to power only after the war, the Japanese nobility have been wealthy for hundreds of years, and even if the general public is aware of their existence, they don't feel it very strongly.

Chika's family background is impeccable, and her own appearance is also quite good—at least that's how it seems.

In East Asian politics, it's difficult for women to reach the top, but the public's expectations of female politicians are naturally much lower. A passing grade of 60 is enough to win the approval of most people. Sometimes, political groups are happy to promote "strong women" to portray themselves as enlightened and innovative... and it's easier to shift blame when things go wrong.

With the support of the Jiushi Group, and by creating some impressive resumes, such as new energy, medical assistance, and disaster relief volunteering, Qianhua would honestly be quite competitive.

but……

No, I can't help but laugh out loud at the thought of Fujiwara Chika becoming prime minister!

"cough!"

Ye Shou kept his expression straight and shook his head: "That's true, but if you really want to say that, there are many people who are more qualified than her. If you want to cultivate politicians for our camp, why not just support Uncle Fujiwara?"

He was a highly anticipated rising star, with a perfect image and resume, and the political resources left by his father.

"Yes, so I was just saying that supporting Mr. Fujiwara to take office would naturally be easier."

Liuli took out a handkerchief and wiped Ye Shou's mouth: "However, compared to adult men who have been in politics for decades, Qianhua is more trustworthy, especially for you, isn't she?"

Ye Shou frowned: "You mean?"

“In the future, many of the things you will do will exceed the scope of a company’s responsibilities. If you act in the name of the country and the government, there will be less resistance from all sides. TPC is certainly a good platform, but we cannot rely on it for everything.”

Liuli looked up and met Ye Shou's gaze, her exquisite features overshadowed by a sense of rationality.

“We can participate in TPC’s internal decision-making through the preliminary arrangements, but we do not have the same strong political influence as Mr. Sawai. Although we are allies in the same camp, we should have an extra layer of protection. By pretending to be in the name of the government, we can shift many things to the Japanese government in the future and also attract the attention of major powers.”

“…Hmm, I’ll consider it.” Ye Shou stroked his chin.

Although he envisioned the Earth Defense Force and TPC as the main forces fighting aliens and monsters, inevitably needing to gradually acquire overwhelming military power, with the Kuse family relying on this as their greatest asset, from Ruri's perspective, she didn't know how many demons and monsters would appear in this world in the future, or to what extent TPC would develop. Therefore, the idea of ​​concealing their power in the name of the nation was also very correct.

"You're as thoughtful as ever," Ye Shou praised her, then frowned. "But how could you possibly support Qianhua's wildly imaginative idea?"

"It was just... a sudden flash of inspiration." Liuli's eyes flashed. "Speaking of which, TPC's 'observer' arrived today. Would you like to personally receive him?"

"Of course, they are all important figures in the future." Ye Shou didn't ask any further questions, stretched, and stood up.

Liuli packed up her lunchbox and secretly glanced at Ye Shou's back: Although the two were very close, there were some things he was better off not knowing.

Why promote Qianhua to the top?

According to the conventions of East Asian politics, once a female politician comes to power, she must establish an image of an independent and strong woman, and not let people feel that she is dependent on men—so Chika cannot have too much contact with Ye Shou in public.

In addition to the Prime Minister's regular duties...

Even for this reason, Ruri hopes that Chika can become the prime minister!

Otherwise, given Qianhua's current lifestyle, it wouldn't be impossible for her to marry Ye Shou and become a freeloader after graduating from university!