"To express my apology, this time, dinner is on me!"
Han Yuan declared confidently, pounding his chest.
The group, from casual banter to arm-in-arm camaraderie, found a hotpot restaurant in the Imperial Capital.
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Meanwhile, in the Volcano Research Institute’s conference hall in Divine Light Country.
"Director, up to now, we have received 16 condemnation letters from various countries!"
"There have been 12 calls condemning us!"
"Among them, statements from five major countries have condemned our poor control measures!"
"Public opinion on major global forums is also extremely unfavorable towards us!"
Yano Yamakawa stood despondently in front of the hall, eyes fixed on the Emperor’s portrait, listening to Gota Taiman’s report.
"Furthermore, neighboring countries have stated that if control is inadequate, they will sever diplomatic ties!"
"Also....."
Gota Taiman’s words were cut short by Yano Yamakawa, who had heard enough to give him a headache.
"How are the domestic reactions?"
This was Yano Yamakawa’s most urgent concern; internal unrest is the most terrifying of all!
"The citizens’ emotions are high, initiating multiple rounds of riots, also condemning our inefficiency....."
Gota Taiman swallowed his words because he noticed Yano Yamakawa’s face had turned extremely grim.
"But fortunately, the cabinet has stepped in to pacify the situation!"
This was the only piece of good news Gota Taiman could offer.
Yano Yamakawa clutched his forehead, feeling a heavy pressure in his chest and acute headaches.
Recent news of uncontrollable magma in Jingli Mountain had placed a heavy burden on the Volcano Research Institute’s director.
The cabinet was already impatient, assigning people to constantly pressure him for a swift solution.
At this moment, Yano Yamakawa wished to fall ill, but the responsibilities were immense, affecting several cities near Jingli Mountain.
If the chemical fuels in the chemical plant exploded, it would endanger the entire Divine Light Country!
Who could have thought that the dormant Jingli Mountain would erupt today!
Historically, Jingli Mountain had never endangered surrounding cities!
Moreover, the chemical plant’s size is massive, with chemical fuels three times that of other countries!
Other countries dispersed their constructions, but Divine Light Country’s compact territory forced chemical industries to concentrate.
If such a vast volume leaked, it would inevitably impact the entire Pacific ecological environment!
Once the magma reaches, it’s game over!
"Is there really no other way?"
Yano Yamakawa muttered to himself, already considering the worst option.
That is to request assistance from Atlantis, using a bunker buster missile or a certain scale of nuclear missile to drill into the volcano surface and detonate.
Violently sealing the magma vents!
This plan’s precise outcomes are unknown, but theoretically, it is feasible.
Hence, it remains Yano Yamakawa’s last resort, a desperate gamble if no other measures work!
Ultimately, there’s no escaping the disaster.
As he was feeling hopeless, Emergency Response Squad Commander Goto Eleven walked in.
"You came just at the right time. What is the progress of the corpse examinations?"
"Has there been any sign of the shadow on the mountain?"
"Or, has any corpse matched that figure?"
With a trace of expectation, Yano Yamakawa called Goto Eleven closer, raising several urgent concerns.
He believed that if there were no progress on the volcano, uncovering details about that shadow attracting worldwide attention, allegedly an immortal figure, would at least provide some positive news!
After all, there had been multiple reports of espionage activities from various countries in Divine Light Country, investigating the secret research into immortality!
This suspicion, if not clarified, could lead to unnecessary defensive measures from other countries towards Divine Light Country.
This global scrutiny, exclusion, or even hostility is terrifying!
Each recent event could, if handled well, boost one’s political career rapidly!
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Or earn acclaim among the domestic public!
Yano Yamakawa faced two significant problems simultaneously.
Goto Eleven hesitated, scratching his head awkwardly, unable to speak for a long time before finally mustering the courage!
"The corpses all came from Atlantis!"
"There were several male corpses and one intact female corpse, unburnt by the fire; she was beautiful, perfectly curved, with fair skin and slender legs..."
"Is that what I’m concerned about!?"
Yano Yamakawa glared at the drooling Goto Eleven, enraged by his frivolous talk about the female corpse, wanting to shoot him!
"Oh, oh, oh!"
"The deaths were strange; their heads seemed burnt by intense fire, leaving only skulls, but the flesh below remained intact!"
"There were no signs of weapons around the bodies capable of such temperatures, and the cause and identities are pending research results from the institute..."
Goto Eleven’s eyes darted, trying to avoid Yano Yamakawa’s cold gaze, feeling increasingly pressured and anxious!
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