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Chapter 135.2
Chapter 135.2
Chapter 135.2
Determination
Well, while living off provisions in the food supply base, I take the lead in helping with household chores.
After all, the food I've procured is limbs from the giant Camadouma, a dungeon monster. If anyone were to touch it carelessly, suspicions would arise, and explaining it would become troublesome again. So, even today, I was standing in the kitchen to prepare dinner, but unsettling news flowed from the radio that remained on.
"[Breaking news! Just moments ago, the Chinese military has occupied Sado Island! I repeat, just moments ago, the Chinese military occupied Sado Island!]
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"Coach!"
"Hmm"
While Ruu, who was helping with the cooking, called out to me in surprise, all I could manage was a groan. Sado Island is, needless to say, a part of Japan's territory, located in the western part of Niigata Prefecture. The entire island belongs to Sado City in Niigata. And now, the Chinese military has occupied it.
Going back to three days after the worldwide Dungeon Stampede occurred at noon. The Chinese government reported, [Recognizing that Japan is in extreme chaos due to collaboration with terrorists and unruly mobs, the Chinese government, instead of ignoring it as a distant problem, has decided to send forces for security and assistance from a humanitarian standpoint.]
Well, leaving aside the official statement, it's basically a case of opportunism. The absent Prime Minister of Japan, in a panic, gathered the Maritime Self-Defense Force ships in the face of the approaching Chinese navy. However, outmaneuvered by the Chinese military, which was suspected of targeting Kyushu and the San'in region, Sado Island was occupied.
But there are various factors at play here. Simultaneously with this announcement by the Chinese government, Russia showed military movements toward Japan, and South Korea and North Korea eagerly followed suit. Conquering Sado Island, it's practically impossible without the involvement of Russia or North Korea geographically.
Japan had politely and firmly refused them through diplomatic channels. However, China, sending troops to Japan in a hardline manner, ignored this while Japan was in the midst of the Dungeon Stampede and seized Sado Island.
Now, they'll probably claim as usual, "Historically, Sado Island has always been a part of China."
"Egetsu-san"
Listening to the radio, Serai-san and Nina-san had gathered around me without me noticing. Both of them looked very uneasy.
"Hmm"
China's actions this time. Personally, I think, "What the hell are they doing at a time when the whole Earth is in trouble?" But well, they probably have their reasons.
In the First Sino-Japanese War in 1895, Taiwan was ceded to Japan through the Treaty of Shimonoseki, and in the Manchurian Incident in 1932, the establishment of the puppet state of Manchukuo occurred, creating a separate country within their own borders. There have been various territorial issues in the past, such as the Opium Wars leading to the ceding of Hong Kong to the UK.
So, there's a certain level of understanding in the perspective and actions of thinking, "Now that we're strong, what's wrong with returning the favor for what was done to us?" Yeah, it's not just bullying; it's revenge.
If it were a one-sided invasion driven by white supremacist imperialism like in the past, it would be unforgivable. However, it's subtly different, isn't it?
But in the face of the depth of human actions, I can only shudder.
"Coach?"
"Ah, it's okay. No matter what comes, I'll definitely protect you all!"
With that strong declaration, their faces finally showed relief.
Yes, I will protect them without fail. Somewhere in the world, there might be someone who believes in the goodness of humanity to the end. But I know that there are people who are willing to do heinous things without hesitation.
Yeah, I've been forced to realize that, whether I like it or not.
The argument that [There is no one whose entire personality is evil.] is worthless and meaningless to those who have actually suffered harm.
And I don't want to be a parent who would sacrifice their daughter to the fear of the yakuza. My principle is that if you're a parent, you should be willing to fight with the yakuza to protect your child, and that's my conviction.
Once upon a time, Japan showed its determination and spirit to the Western powers in the face of adversity.
It was a sad war, World War II. At that time, the United States, which still parades white supremacy, dropped devilish weapons like atomic bombs in cities where many civilians lived to crush Japan's spirit.
As a result, Japan lost the war.
But in a world dominated by white supremacist ideology, Japan was the first to be recognized as a proud Asian race. Not in China or any other Asian country, only in Japan.
Therefore, countries with Asian races, including China, feel extremely jealous of Japan. The reason Japan is often treated as an enemy in those countries is not just because they were once occupied in the past.
It's because Japan was the only one that kept resisting until the end against opponents they couldn't match. The determination and pride that Japan possesses. These countries, in terms of the indomitable spirit, can never position themselves below Japan.
But, that too was in a sad war, and many Japanese people with that pride and fangs perished. So, regardless of whether it's good or bad, that's the current state of Japan.
So, no matter what happens, I will bite and fight to protect them. Until
the end, no matter who the opponent is.