Anime, Girlfriend Shokuhou Misaki

Even the closest of relationships can turn into enmity over such matters.

Therefore, he held no hope for his own survival.

Of course, he wouldn't harbor resentment.

After all, his own brother had found them; it was only natural for him to protect his own life.

The only one he could resent was his father, who had dragged him into this mess.

"Let Kiju live."

Yase Kiju's body trembled, and he looked at his brother with a shocked expression.

He doubted whether his ears were playing tricks on him.

"Why?"

"There's no why."

"You are more suitable to revitalize the Yase family, that's all."

Yase Kima slowly closed his eyes, seemingly prepared to meet his death.

In a sense, he valued the family's development even more than Yase Akiyoshi did.

However, Yase Akiyoshi often displayed selfishness in many areas.

But he wouldn't.

Faced with a choice, he was willing to sacrifice himself as well.

As for why he chose Yase Kiju to continue the family line, it was because of Yase Kiju's childhood friend, Aiba Asagi from the Aiba family.

The Yase family was completely finished.

If he survived on this island, he would face many difficulties, as he had been involved in many of the Yase family's affairs and would surely face retaliation afterward.

But his younger brother was different.

He had not yet been involved in the family business, and he was acquainted with the daughter of the rising Aiba family, Aiba Asagi. With Aiba Asagi's protection, as long as Yase Kiju didn't make any fundamental mistakes, he would surely be safe and secure, and have a bright future.

For this reason, he was willing to sacrifice himself.

"…"

"…"

Yase Kima's Adam's apple bobbed, but the expected scenario didn't seem to occur.

He seemed to be still alive.

He could confirm that the air he was breathing was indeed the air of Itogami Island.

When he tentatively opened his eyes, wanting to visually confirm the situation, he discovered that the person who had judged his fate was no longer there.

"Alright, no need to look anymore."

"He's already left. Your choice was good; your life is saved."

Natsuki Minamiya sneered, then her gaze also fell on the bewildered Yase Kiju.

"From the beginning, with me and Aiba Asagi here, your life was never in danger, since you did nothing wrong."

"The Yase family's affairs are over."

"What happens next is up to you."

After leaving these words, Natsuki Minamiya also left into the night.

The two brothers looked at each other, their expressions complex.

But mostly, they felt the relief of surviving a disaster.

…

Inside Harumura Makoto's villa on Itogami Island.

In the spacious hall, a long dining table was filled with people.

Harumura Makoto sat at the head of the table, looking at those who could be considered his main force in this world, and began to speak.

"Everyone did a great job this time."

"If it weren't for you, the losses on Itogami Island would have been much more severe. Thank you all for your hard work."

"This is what we should do."

No one could accept his gratitude, and everyone responded immediately.

Harumura Makoto smiled faintly.

"Aiba Senzai, what is the extent of the damage on Itogami Island this time?"

Harumura Makoto gave the first question to Aiba Asagi's father, who was currently the highest-ranking politician on Itogami Island.

The current mayor of Itogami Island, Aiba Senzai.

"Overall, it's quite severe."

"The number of deaths is still being calculated, but the number of missing persons is around 20,000."

"The economic losses are estimated to be in the range of 17 trillion."

Aiba Senzai had obviously done a very detailed statistical analysis before coming here.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible to come up with such accurate figures.

However, the loss was truly significant.

It might seem like only 20,000 people are missing, but the entire population of Itogami Island is only 420,000.

The 20,000 people lost accounted for one-twentieth of the total population.

After all, those familiar with disaster statistics know that in such natural disasters, being missing is almost equivalent to being dead. This number will only increase in the future, not decrease.

Moreover, 17 trillion is also a very high figure.

Even if the unit is yen, one must consider the usual output of Itogami Island.

How much can a small island with only 400,000 people produce in a year, even with advanced technology?

Therefore, what the History Compilation Committee did was indeed very troublesome.

"Prepare a detailed report, increasing the 17 trillion to 30 trillion."

"After all, we still need to give them a bill for reimbursement."

After Aiba Senzai's matter was settled, Harumura Makoto turned his gaze to Aiba Asagi.

The little girl's mental state wasn't very good right now.

The non-stop work had given her panda-like dark circles at such a young age.

"Asagi, have the statistics for the newly added buildings been compiled?"

That's right, this girl was simply being used as a mule by Harumura Makoto.

The newly added area of 『Ark of the Covenant』 was also being statistically analyzed by Aiba Asagi.

There was more area, but the problem was that 『Ark of the Covenant』 was a war fortress built by Cain.

Moreover, it was a war fortress built many years ago. Not to mention the extent of damage the buildings had suffered over such a long time, the main thing was that these buildings were all war buildings.

Most of them would definitely have to be preserved, but more of them would have to be converted into civilian buildings.

This was where Mogwai would need to be used.

"The approximate statistics have been compiled."

"However, more specific details will require some time."

Obviously, Aiba Asagi couldn't come up with an answer right now.

"Then, can those weapons be put into use yet?"

"Yes, they can."

"Although the buildings have suffered corrosion, the integrity of the weapons is very high."

"Mogwai has completed all the links and can be activated at any time."

"That's good. Everything else can be put aside for the time being. Prioritize the connection between the main body of Itogami Island and 『Ark of the Covenant』."

"Ensure its mobility."

"Coordinate with your father on funding and fully prioritize this."

Aiba Asagi and Aiba Senzai nodded at the same time.

The relationship between these two father and daughter was very good now, which could achieve a multiplier effect.

"Natsuki?"

Natsuki Minamiya's name was called.

Natsuki Minamiya also stood up.

"The statements and evidence have been compiled, and the three members of the History Compilation Committee have been executed."

"Two died in resistance, and the other was successfully captured."

"A restriction has been placed on his body, and he can serve as a witness. He is currently being held in the prison barrier."

Natsuki Minamiya would never let go of those three who destroyed Itogami Island.

Itogami Island is an isolated island in the sea.

To leave this island, one would need either a plane or a ship.

However, the land at the airport had cracked, making it impossible to leave by air.

Only submarines or ships could be used.

This made it much easier to locate them. Natsuki Minamiya chased after them after dealing with Yase Akiyoshi and the others.

She finally captured them ten nautical miles away from the Japanese territorial waters.

Frankly speaking, the members of the History Compilation Committee were definitely not weak.

After all, how could they be weak if they were sent to carry out this mission?

But!

That was at sea.

Besides having a ship to stand on, they had no place to land.

So Natsuki Minamiya was not polite when she arrived, and directly summoned a Guardian, splitting the ship in half with a single sword.

"Understood."

Natsuki Minamiya sat down, and Harumura Makoto shifted his gaze from her to the woman wearing a palace dress.

The woman wearing a gorgeous palace dress immediately stood up, lowering her proud head to Harumura Makoto.

"Your Majesty, all members of the 『Library』 have been purged, and all the books have been brought back."

That's right, this woman was none other than Kanesaki Aya.

She had returned after completing her mission, seven days after leaving Itogami Island.

"How many are left?"

"Seven hundred, including one hundred high-level witches, two hundred mid-level witches, and four hundred low-level witches."

Kanesaki Aya reported.

"You've done very well."

Harumura Makoto was generous with his praise.

『Library』 is the largest gathering place for witches in the world.

Even a single country in a magical superpower cannot compare to 『Library』.

The reason is that 『Library』 has gathered over a thousand witches.