Grandpa Universe In Multiverse

Chapter 549: Ajax in Danger

Alexander brought Hughes out. He was invisible at that moment. He did it because he didn't have enough confidence in him that he wouldn't run to hug his daughter and wife.

But, when little Elicia started crying, even Alexander started feeling bad. So, he made Hughes only audible and visible to her.

"Go and talk to your daughter. Just tell her that you will not be coming home for a while and to keep everything a secret. Just make her think this is a game and promise to keep a secret." He told Hughes.

Hughes, who was already crying rivers, ran after her. He stood up in front of her and spoke, "Look at me Elicia, it's your dad. Shhh... don't make noise. No one other than you can see me. Dad is on a secret mission. I will return to you and your mom soon, so don't worry. When I return, we will all go on a big trip and have lots of fun. Till then, can you keep me a secret?"

She meekly nodded, but her heart was at ease. "I love you, Daddy,"

"Aw... I love you too, my cute daughter. Okay, bye, take care." He forced himself to say goodbye and left. But, there were no tears on Elicia's face now and it was reassuring to his heart.

He returned to Alexander's side. "That was painful."

"Don't worry, when all this is over, I will give you a huge bonus. Enough to retire and live happily for as long as you want." Alexander suggested.

"Ah, that would be nice. So, what will be my task now, General?" he asked.

"We will be opening businesses." Alexander declared. His plan was simple because the military and government of Amestris was compromised, he was going to financially take over. That way, he would become even more powerful than the fuhrer when it came to influencing the country.

"What business?" he inquired.

"Sh... this is the best part. Don't you want to listen to your best friend's words for his dead friend?" Alexander asked, bringing his attention back to the funeral. Now, almost everyone has left.

Mustang and Riza were standing by the grave. Mustang read the words on the tombstone, "Promoted to Brigadier General... just for dying in the line of duty."

*Sigh*

"Alchemists as a whole, we really are horrible creatures, aren't we? There's a side of me that is desperately trying to solve the mystery of human transmutation right now. I think I understand what drove those boys to bring back their mother." Mustang said.

"Are you all right, Colonel?" Riza asked in concern.

He put his hat back on. "Yeah, I'm fine. Except, it's a terrible day to rain."

She looked around confusedly. "What do you mean, it's not raining."

A tear slid down Mustang's face, "Yes, it is."

Hughes, who saw everything, was dramatically crying. "Why didn't you tell me you considered me this close, Mustang? You are my real brother, such badass words, yes yes... it is raining here... ah, by the way, General, can I keep this rank after returning to the job?"

"Sure, I don't see a reason not to," Alexander replied and headed back to his office. It was an entirely new building. He was like the unofficial vice-fuhrer so his job was mainly to make sure there was peace and stability in the country. Also, a lot of administrative work.

Alexander was now going to address his inner circle, which had mostly his family and now Hughes.

"Okay, Iroh, Ragnarok, and Leo, you three will start befriending other military officers and slowly pull all of them to our side. If they are up to no good then collect all the bad data on them. We will use it at the right time. There will come a time when they will have to choose which side to take.

"Also, start injecting our people in the army. I need eyes on every branch of the government.

"Dobby, you will help Hughes set up new companies. These will be related to food, manufacturing, and energy. We will take the market by storm. Just leave the farming industry and instead make farming equipment cheaper. Set up some charity organizations too." he ordered them.

This was the return of Universe Industries. They were going to build an empire. They would monopolize the market for now but later he would break the companies. The first thing they were going to introduce were modern cars and farming machines.

"Dobby, also set up a help organization. There are many Ishvalan who are still living a sad life. Not just them, there are many more people from Amestris itself. Just because the Central City looks so good and bustling doesn't mean everything is fine." Alexander ordered,

Dobby nodded, "Yes boss, I will put some Seraphs on this job."

Then, Alexander personally went out to find any clues about these mysterious people who were planning to sacrifice the whole country.

He was now 70% sure that Bradley was one of them. There were some convincing incidents. One was that the military use of Alchemy increased since he came to power. The shape of Amestris was not round at that time, and by annexing Ishval, it became round.

So, it was obvious that he was involved in this. What needed to be found was whether he was a player or a pawn.

...

Ajax, Edward, and Winry had reached the Rush Valley. There the three stayed for a few days. There Winry found an old man who specialized in making automail and wanted to become his student. But, he wouldn't budge and rejected her.

But then an opportunity presented itself to them, and the old man's daughter-in-law's baby decided to come out.

So, in the end. Ajax and Winry helped his daughter-in-law during in her childbirth because there was a storm outside. Ajax asked Hats to use his magic and the baby came safely. Being grateful, the old man accepted Winry, while Ajax, Edward, and Alphonse went back on their way.

They were headed to Dublith where the teacher of Ed and Al lived.

"What is your teacher like?" Ajax asked.

Both Elric brothers shuddered at her mention. "Don't remind us. She was a... monster..."

Ajax started worrying, ~What could she be like to be called a monster?~

...

Olivia and Azula were tracking where Ajax ran away to. Azula had already gotten a clue that they were headed south. So, they also got on a train.

They had nothing to do so Olivia started talking about what mattered the most. "So, how is your mission going in wooing Saitama?"

Azula shook her head, "Well, I think he's been showing positive signs of being attracted to me. But it seems he's too strong mentally to not be utterly attracted to me by now."

"Haha, well, then I guess we will need to go on a beach trip. I'm sure he will go crazy when he will see you in your swimsuit. But, he is indeed very dense, even if he likes you, he would never come and say it." Olivia said.

"Yeah, that's the problem. But I think I can get into his thick skull given some time. I'm not the same old dumb Azula now. I have grown up in my mind and body." Azula claimed.

Olivia patted her head, "Yes, my Azula has grown into a fine woman, both in mind and body. If Saitama doesn't understand even now then I will beat some manners into him. He shouldn't let a lady wait for so long."

"Hehe, yes, grandma. Oh, we have arrived at our destination." Azula reminded her, seeing the train stop.

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