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**Chapter 677: Marine Calendar 1501, November 1st!**
Marine Calendar 1501, November 1st.
This day had finally arrived.
The World Government, through the Otherworld Strategy Committee, had chosen this day for the 'Affiliation Talks'.
At this moment.
Everything was ready.
The 'Saika Fortress', which was originally the Prefectural Capital of the Northern Snow Region in the Imperial Capital, had completely vanished like smoke.
In its place stood a city without any City Walls or Guards, with well-developed Paths in all directions, orderly buildings, and an area of about fifty square kilometers.
It was the grand and magnificent World Government Branch in the Imperial Arms World!
Although there were many buildings and towers of varying heights, after careful renovation by the Construction Team, they all featured multiple layers of flying eaves with upturned corners and gray-blue Ruri Tiles.
This gave every building a sense of ancient charm that was neat yet not rigid, and beautiful yet not overly delicate.
Many Military Officers from the World would be very familiar with this architectural style, as the buildings on Marineford were also like this.
However, this city did not have a building as massive and grand as the 'Fortress of Justice'.
At this moment.
The Sunlight was bright, and there was no wind or snow.
Along both sides of every hundred-meter-wide Main Road in the city, an Army Officer stood every ten meters. Each was two meters tall, with a powerful Physique, hands behind their backs, and a fierce Aura.
Every single one of them was a Major from the Army Headquarters.
Their pitch-black Coats of Justice swayed gently behind them as wisps of clear wind blew past.
They stood silently, chests out, heads held high, their Gaze sharp. Even when looking at their Comrades-in-Arms across from them, they did not avert their eyes, seemingly supervising each other, and perhaps also comparing who was more imposing.
At the end of these Paths.
Three flags bearing the World Government Emblem hung high at the top of the flagpoles.
The Black Five-Circle Cross Emblem on a white background fluttered in the wind in this Otherworld Sky, snapping loudly.
And behind them.
Were five Cylindrical Office Buildings connected to each other by four Skywalks.
Each one was like a white Giant Warrior gazing into the distance, guarding this World for the World Government on the Sea Star Mainland.
Time.
In this silent and Solemn Atmosphere, time flowed slowly like a clear, invisible river.
【DUANG!】
Suddenly, an exceptionally deep and penetrating bell sound rang out.
It was instantly like a startled Great Sea stirring up surging Waves, bringing the city, which had been shrouded in suppression, to life.
【DUANG!】
Three seconds later, another bell sound rang, but this time it came from a different direction.
With the central Office Building as the Center, four towers with similar flying eaves and green tiles stood at the four corners. At the top of each tower was a Golden Bell shining with Golden Light.
Although their Volume was far less than the 'Golden Bell' on the Ark Deck of Noah's Ark, they were still considerably heavy compared to normal large bells.
At this moment, they were being struck repeatedly by two White-Robed Strongmen, each around two and a half meters tall, who were taking turns pushing the incredibly heavy Golden Bell Pestles in front of them.
The four Golden Bells rang out one after another.
Each sound was enough to resonate throughout the entire city and its surroundings, intimidating the Giant Beasts and Savage Monsters on the surrounding Snow Region.
【Rumble rumble rumble...】
Accompanied by these continuous, calming bell sounds, large convoys of considerable Scale appeared on the Main Roads on the East Side, West Side, and South Side of the city.
West Side.
Centered around three black extended Cars, with two normal black Cars in front and two behind.
Around them were twenty-four Long Axe Knights riding Type-2 Danger Beasts named 'Banetta', with both rider and Horse covered in Earth-Yellow Heavy Armor.
Their Riding Skill was so exquisite that the Footwork of the twenty-four Horses was perfectly synchronized.
The sound of hooves tapping on the solid gray-white concrete road was like stepping on the rhythm of a beating Heart.
They were Elite Knights from the Earth Knight Regiment, one of the four Alchemy Knight Regiments of the Alchemy Kingdom.
Although there were only sixteen of them, they could instantly form a mobile 'Alchemy Array' using the Alchemy Markings on their Armor.
This could not only provide reliable protection for His Majesty the King and the Military and Government Ministers in the Cars but also strive to hold out until the main force of the Earth Knight Regiment arrived.
East Side.
Similarly, there was Saniang's black extended Car and four normal Cars.
However, the Guards around them were not Heavy Armored Knights, but twelve Samurai riding Ordinary Warhorses, with Long Sabers at their waists and wearing loose white Kimonos.
Although their Temperaments had their own Characteristics, their Gaze was as sharp as a Falcon's.
Because every single person here was a Great Swordsman certified to have Swordsmanship Cultivation of Eighth Dan or Ninth Dan (equivalent to a World Sword Master).
It could be said that to attend this Affiliation Talks, the Emperor of the Kamishin Island Nation had brought Great Swordsmen from various Dojo factions within the country, creating the most luxurious Guard Squad in history for himself.
South Side.
This was The Empire's convoy.
The configuration of the convoy was the same as the other two countries, but there were no Knights around. Instead, four Purgatory Dragon Knights were arranged to follow in the air, riding majestic Fire Dragons.
At the same time, the Dragon Knights on the backs of the Fire Dragons had been replaced by four Vice Admirals from the Air Force Unit.
Among them were Bols, who possessed the Imperial Arms 'Purgatory's Beckoning', and Ran, who possessed the Imperial Arms 'Ten Thousand Mile Flight'. The other two unknown Vice Admirals were also Imperial Arms Users.
Four Imperial Arms Users skilled in Extraordinary Martial Arts or Swordsmanship, and also riding Fire Dragons, could objectively speaking Massacre thousands upon thousands of a Large Force.
【DUANG!】
【DUANG!】
【DUANG!】
The four Golden Bells in the four corners continued to ring. The Military and Political High Command of the three Great Nations in the Imperial Arms World listened to their sound from within their Cars, while silently observing the people and objects outside.
Especially the Emperor, whose mood was even more complex, as this place was previously his own Northern Prefectural Capital.
And Bud, Akame, Kurome, and the Newly Promoted Army General Guy, as well as Regent Saul, Diplomat Giovanni, and others in the other Cars.
They were secretly surprised by the Army Officers standing on both sides of the roads outside the windows.
They couldn't discern the Military Rank of these people, but they already knew that anyone wearing a Coat of Justice was at least a Major.
The key was that their numbers were too great!
Hundreds and thousands could hardly describe it, and the Aura of each person was comparable to the Officers in their Military or the Experts of the Imperial Fist Temple.
The World Government's Foundation left them expressionless, and they could only sigh in Sorrow in their Hearts.
A moment later.
When the sound of the four Golden Bells just reached the eighty-first strike, the convoys from the three sides almost simultaneously arrived at the Plaza between the three flags and the Government Branch building.
At the same time, the Golden Bells stopped ringing.
The Emperor, the 47th King of the Alchemy Kingdom, and the Emperor of the Kamishin Island Nation, each stepped out of their Cars with the service of their Attendants.
The three of them first exchanged glances, then led the civil and military teams behind them towards the three High-Ranking Officials of the World Government who were already standing in front of the open Main Gate to welcome them.
Senior Director of the Administrative Department under the World Government Headquarters Political Affairs Department, Phil Coulson.
Foreign Affairs Commissioner of the Otherworld Strategy Committee, Safray Lass.
And the newly appointed Minister of the World Government Branch in the Imperial Arms World, Adair.
Thank you very much for the 100 Qidian Coin Tip from Hall Master [garbled characters]! Bow! Thank you for your Support and Encouragement!
(End of this chapter)
Marine Calendar 1501, November 1st.
This day had finally arrived.
The World Government, through the Otherworld Strategy Committee, had chosen this day for the 'Affiliation Talks'.
At this moment.
Everything was ready.
The 'Saika Fortress', which was originally the Prefectural Capital of the Northern Snow Region in the Imperial Capital, had completely vanished like smoke.
In its place stood a city without any City Walls or Guards, with well-developed Paths in all directions, orderly buildings, and an area of about fifty square kilometers.
It was the grand and magnificent World Government Branch in the Imperial Arms World!
Although there were many buildings and towers of varying heights, after careful renovation by the Construction Team, they all featured multiple layers of flying eaves with upturned corners and gray-blue Ruri Tiles.
This gave every building a sense of ancient charm that was neat yet not rigid, and beautiful yet not overly delicate.
Many Military Officers from the World would be very familiar with this architectural style, as the buildings on Marineford were also like this.
However, this city did not have a building as massive and grand as the 'Fortress of Justice'.
At this moment.
The Sunlight was bright, and there was no wind or snow.
Along both sides of every hundred-meter-wide Main Road in the city, an Army Officer stood every ten meters. Each was two meters tall, with a powerful Physique, hands behind their backs, and a fierce Aura.
Every single one of them was a Major from the Army Headquarters.
Their pitch-black Coats of Justice swayed gently behind them as wisps of clear wind blew past.
They stood silently, chests out, heads held high, their Gaze sharp. Even when looking at their Comrades-in-Arms across from them, they did not avert their eyes, seemingly supervising each other, and perhaps also comparing who was more imposing.
At the end of these Paths.
Three flags bearing the World Government Emblem hung high at the top of the flagpoles.
The Black Five-Circle Cross Emblem on a white background fluttered in the wind in this Otherworld Sky, snapping loudly.
And behind them.
Were five Cylindrical Office Buildings connected to each other by four Skywalks.
Each one was like a white Giant Warrior gazing into the distance, guarding this World for the World Government on the Sea Star Mainland.
Time.
In this silent and Solemn Atmosphere, time flowed slowly like a clear, invisible river.
【DUANG!】
Suddenly, an exceptionally deep and penetrating bell sound rang out.
It was instantly like a startled Great Sea stirring up surging Waves, bringing the city, which had been shrouded in suppression, to life.
【DUANG!】
Three seconds later, another bell sound rang, but this time it came from a different direction.
With the central Office Building as the Center, four towers with similar flying eaves and green tiles stood at the four corners. At the top of each tower was a Golden Bell shining with Golden Light.
Although their Volume was far less than the 'Golden Bell' on the Ark Deck of Noah's Ark, they were still considerably heavy compared to normal large bells.
At this moment, they were being struck repeatedly by two White-Robed Strongmen, each around two and a half meters tall, who were taking turns pushing the incredibly heavy Golden Bell Pestles in front of them.
The four Golden Bells rang out one after another.
Each sound was enough to resonate throughout the entire city and its surroundings, intimidating the Giant Beasts and Savage Monsters on the surrounding Snow Region.
【Rumble rumble rumble...】
Accompanied by these continuous, calming bell sounds, large convoys of considerable Scale appeared on the Main Roads on the East Side, West Side, and South Side of the city.
West Side.
Centered around three black extended Cars, with two normal black Cars in front and two behind.
Around them were twenty-four Long Axe Knights riding Type-2 Danger Beasts named 'Banetta', with both rider and Horse covered in Earth-Yellow Heavy Armor.
Their Riding Skill was so exquisite that the Footwork of the twenty-four Horses was perfectly synchronized.
The sound of hooves tapping on the solid gray-white concrete road was like stepping on the rhythm of a beating Heart.
They were Elite Knights from the Earth Knight Regiment, one of the four Alchemy Knight Regiments of the Alchemy Kingdom.
Although there were only sixteen of them, they could instantly form a mobile 'Alchemy Array' using the Alchemy Markings on their Armor.
This could not only provide reliable protection for His Majesty the King and the Military and Government Ministers in the Cars but also strive to hold out until the main force of the Earth Knight Regiment arrived.
East Side.
Similarly, there was Saniang's black extended Car and four normal Cars.
However, the Guards around them were not Heavy Armored Knights, but twelve Samurai riding Ordinary Warhorses, with Long Sabers at their waists and wearing loose white Kimonos.
Although their Temperaments had their own Characteristics, their Gaze was as sharp as a Falcon's.
Because every single person here was a Great Swordsman certified to have Swordsmanship Cultivation of Eighth Dan or Ninth Dan (equivalent to a World Sword Master).
It could be said that to attend this Affiliation Talks, the Emperor of the Kamishin Island Nation had brought Great Swordsmen from various Dojo factions within the country, creating the most luxurious Guard Squad in history for himself.
South Side.
This was The Empire's convoy.
The configuration of the convoy was the same as the other two countries, but there were no Knights around. Instead, four Purgatory Dragon Knights were arranged to follow in the air, riding majestic Fire Dragons.
At the same time, the Dragon Knights on the backs of the Fire Dragons had been replaced by four Vice Admirals from the Air Force Unit.
Among them were Bols, who possessed the Imperial Arms 'Purgatory's Beckoning', and Ran, who possessed the Imperial Arms 'Ten Thousand Mile Flight'. The other two unknown Vice Admirals were also Imperial Arms Users.
Four Imperial Arms Users skilled in Extraordinary Martial Arts or Swordsmanship, and also riding Fire Dragons, could objectively speaking Massacre thousands upon thousands of a Large Force.
【DUANG!】
【DUANG!】
【DUANG!】
The four Golden Bells in the four corners continued to ring. The Military and Political High Command of the three Great Nations in the Imperial Arms World listened to their sound from within their Cars, while silently observing the people and objects outside.
Especially the Emperor, whose mood was even more complex, as this place was previously his own Northern Prefectural Capital.
And Bud, Akame, Kurome, and the Newly Promoted Army General Guy, as well as Regent Saul, Diplomat Giovanni, and others in the other Cars.
They were secretly surprised by the Army Officers standing on both sides of the roads outside the windows.
They couldn't discern the Military Rank of these people, but they already knew that anyone wearing a Coat of Justice was at least a Major.
The key was that their numbers were too great!
Hundreds and thousands could hardly describe it, and the Aura of each person was comparable to the Officers in their Military or the Experts of the Imperial Fist Temple.
The World Government's Foundation left them expressionless, and they could only sigh in Sorrow in their Hearts.
A moment later.
When the sound of the four Golden Bells just reached the eighty-first strike, the convoys from the three sides almost simultaneously arrived at the Plaza between the three flags and the Government Branch building.
At the same time, the Golden Bells stopped ringing.
The Emperor, the 47th King of the Alchemy Kingdom, and the Emperor of the Kamishin Island Nation, each stepped out of their Cars with the service of their Attendants.
The three of them first exchanged glances, then led the civil and military teams behind them towards the three High-Ranking Officials of the World Government who were already standing in front of the open Main Gate to welcome them.
Senior Director of the Administrative Department under the World Government Headquarters Political Affairs Department, Phil Coulson.
Foreign Affairs Commissioner of the Otherworld Strategy Committee, Safray Lass.
And the newly appointed Minister of the World Government Branch in the Imperial Arms World, Adair.
Thank you very much for the 100 Qidian Coin Tip from Hall Master [garbled characters]! Bow! Thank you for your Support and Encouragement!
(End of this chapter)
