"Hehe, everyone, I'll briefly discuss a few issues recently discovered in Academy City."
Shizue first glanced at Zhong Chen and the others, who were sitting upright, then smiled and spoke to the crowd below.
"Academy City has recently discovered a few problems. The first problem is that someone's pet always likes to cause destruction in Academy City."
"It was already disciplined, but someone recently let another one in, which has really given many Headmasters a headache."
Hearing Shizue's pointed words, our Lord Zhong Chen began to look around nervously.
Oh, who is she talking about? It's certainly not me.
"The second problem is that a certain advisor is always instigating Academy City students to organize meaningless gatherings, disrupting the public order of Academy City."
"The Academy City Security Force has repeatedly submitted requests to me to expand their personnel for this reason."
After hearing Shizue's words, our Lord Veldora also began to look around nervously.
Oh, who is she talking about? It's certainly not me.
"The third problem is a certain mascot…"
"Ahem… Shizue, how is Academy City developing now?"
"Don't worry, I guarantee that the problems you mentioned will definitely improve…"
Zhong Chen couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.
Goodness, so all of Academy City's problems were caused by us, huh?
"Hehe, since A Chen said so, I'll tentatively believe him."
"Phew! *5"
The five individuals sitting at the very top all collectively sighed in relief upon hearing this.
"Currently, Academy City has about 13 million people, with nearly 10 million students, and the rest being teachers and some scientific researchers."
"I plan to expand the Academy City Security Force to 50,000. The current 3,000 people are spread across various school districts, which is really insufficient."
"A Chen, what do you think?"
Zhong Chen, hearing Shizue's question, immediately stood up, waved his hand, and loudly shouted to Shizue:
"Agreed! Expand, expand immediately! If there's a shortage of people, transfer them from the army. Prioritize filling the Academy City Security Force."
"Um… do you need me to transfer the Royal Knights too?!"
The crowd below looked at the excited Zhong Chen and couldn't help but exclaim:
"These children are truly blessed!"
"Indeed, anything good, they're always the first to enjoy it."
"Hehe, my son and daughter are also studying in Academy City. I support Lord Zhong Chen's decision!"
"Who said I don't support it!"
Shizue's smile grew even gentler upon hearing Zhong Chen's excited words:
"Hehe, A Chen, you're too excited. The Royal Knights are your personal guards and cannot leave your side."
"Besides, with the Disciplinary Committee assisting the Security Force, such high combat power isn't needed."
However, Zhong Chen, still in his excitement, did not heed Shizue's advice. Instead, he became even more emphatic, loudly declaring:
"No! Only 50,000 people protecting tens of millions of children, I'm still a little worried."
"Like this, Sengoku, you will station the Third Fleet in Academy City."
"Sakazuki, the Mobile Force's Third Front Army will also be stationed in Academy City."
Sengoku and Sakazuki stood up upon hearing this, saluting Zhong Chen with serious expressions.
"Yes, Lord Zhong Chen! *2"
"My goodness, Nice, Academy City is probably about to become the most heavily defended place in the Monster Country Federation!"
Lashara looked at Zhong Chen, who was eloquently speaking on the live broadcast, and said to Nice with a shocked expression.
"Hehe, Chen Gege and the others are just like that."
"That's why everyone likes them so much!"
"…"
"Other than that, there are no problems. After all, Academy City is all schools, so there are no major issues to deal with."
Shizue finished speaking and nodded slightly to Zhong Chen, who also nodded in response:
"Alright, that's it for now. The last topic is about the Eastern Empire."
"Diablo, shut down the live broadcast for two hours!"
"Yes, Lord Zhong Chen!"
As Zhong Chen's words fell, Shizue had already returned to her seat.
At this moment, the national live broadcast screen had turned into a cute Slime icon.
"Huh? The live broadcast stopped?"
"Didn't you hear Lord Zhong Chen say to stop the live broadcast for two hours?"
"There must be confidential matters to discuss. We just have to wait."
"That's true…"
Kagaya Ubuyashiki and Testarossa came to the front of the stage together.
"Recently, the Eastern Empire dispatched an envoy led by Kondo Tatsuya, the captain of the Imperial Knights."
"During their talks with us, the other party demanded that our country open its roads to allow the Imperial army to pass through."
"In return, the other party said they would not act against our country afterward, possibly also wary of our country's combat power…"
Kagaya Ubuyashiki recounted the content of their talks with a serious expression.
"We did not agree to this condition."
"The other party also did not directly say they would act against our country, only that they asked us to consider it carefully."
"If we still do not agree in the end, the possibility of armed conflict cannot be ruled out."
"Hmph, just a few pieces of trash, daring to threaten me!"
Testarossa continued recounting after Kagaya Ubuyashiki, her eyes filled with intense killing intent as she spoke.
"Hmph, they're going too far!"
"Lord Zhong Chen, send troops! Destroy them!"
"Yes, bring over the Colossus and give them a blast!"
Sengoku, in his excitement, even loudly clamored to use planet-destroying weapons.
"Sengoku, you idiot, do you want to blow yourself up too? Your suggestion is rejected!"
"Veldora, your sister is in the Eastern Empire. What are your thoughts?"
Zhong Chen thought of Velgrynd, the Blazing Dragon, being in the Eastern Empire, and out of respect, he still asked Veldora.
"Huh? S-Second Sister!"
"Whatever, if you want to fight, then fight, as long as you don't make me face her."
Zhong Chen looked at Veldora, who was trembling constantly at the mention of his Second Sister, and roared at him with an expression of disappointment:
"Veldora, you cowardly dragon! You need to stand tall!"
Hearing Zhong Chen's roar, Veldora, miraculously, did not retort. Instead, he mumbled softly:
"No, I need to hide far away. I can't let Second Sister know I'm here… And if Big Sister finds out…"
Listening to Veldora's soft mumbling, Zhong Chen slapped his forehead again, realizing, "It's over, another one's useless."
"Alright, since you don't object, then… Benimaru!"
Benimaru quickly stood up, looking at Zhong Chen with a serious expression.
"Begin expanding the troops now. Strive to complete the expansion within one month."
"After that, you will draft a war plan."
"One and a half months from now, we will launch a lightning strike on the Eastern Empire."
"Neither I nor Rimuru will participate in this war, but Diablo and the Royal Knights will assist you."
"As the Supreme Commander of the entire army, take my and Rimuru's expectations and go forth without restraint!"
"Damn it! How dare they be so arrogant!"
"Who gave them the courage to threaten me, Liang Jingru?!!!"
Although he didn't know who Liang Jingru was, since the Big Boss had spoken, Benimaru quickly saluted and loudly responded:
"Yes, your subordinate will definitely live up to the expectations of Lord Zhong Chen and Lord Rimuru, and will surely leave no stone unturned in the Eastern Empire…"