In those big apricot eyes, there was no hint of scheming, just a simple expression of the confusion in her heart.

It showed her curiosity, why did this person suddenly ask such a question?

Morimoto Chiyoda felt a bit helpless inside.

She wasn't afraid of dealing with people like the young lady, maneuvering and testing bit by bit between zero and a hundred.

But with Hojo Shouko's all-or-nothing attitude.

She found it hard to cope.

"It's just that I was a bit curious."

"Shouko-chan, you don't need to mind, Sister Chitose is a good person, she just occasionally likes to play little pranks and bully people."

Ayatsuki Ayaka spoke up to ease the situation for Morimoto Chiyoda, but her tone was like an elder speaking to a mischievous child.

Morimoto Chiyoda raised her hand to rub her head, smiling, "Iroha, you've really grown up."

"Hehe."

Ayatsuki Ayaka smiled, unable to grasp the true meaning behind the words.

Morimoto Chiyoda sighed slightly in her heart, obedience was one thing, but teasing between the two was not as fun as teasing the young lady.

If she were here, she'd probably react with just a few casual words.

Should I take a photo?

Morimoto Chiyoda pondered this but decided to spare her, not to go too far.

...

After a warm breakfast, the group went to gather on the island, preparing for the day's training.

However, Aozawa, upon waking up in the morning, had already synchronized the time of the other world with here, so it wouldn't be a thousand years in a day.

He decided to open the gateway to the other world today, allowing the international forces to reach the Pacific Ocean.

So, after the group of nine gathered, a golden vortex suddenly appeared.

"Come in."

Dio's voice came from within.

Ayatsuki Ayaka glanced over and saw that Phoenix Academy Maggie, Morimoto Chiyoda, and the others all looked very serious.

She also tried to put on a serious expression, but after holding it for a while, she found it a bit amusing.

Her brows twitched with a suppressed smile.

Of course, she didn't laugh out loud, just chuckled to herself before following them inside the golden vortex.

A brief feeling like passing through a membrane came over her, and after passing through, the magnificent temple appeared before her eyes once again.

Apart from them, treasure users from various countries also arrived in this space.

Everyone entered the temple together, enveloped by the multicolored light, appearing extremely splendid.

Giving Ayatsuki Ayaka a feeling as if she was walking in a dreamy space.

Approaching Dio, who sat on the divine throne above, no one dared to look directly, all standing with hands down below.

A deep and magnetic voice floated down from above.

"All preparations are complete, I've breached the barrier between this world and that world.

Soon, a passageway will be deployed in the central Pacific Ocean, inform the troops of all nations to let them enter."

Upon hearing Dio's words, Emily couldn't help but ask, "Dio, can't you give us any information regarding the terrain of the other world?"

"It's been a while since I went back, I only know that the Dread Emperor and Naraku are located in the Northern Continent."

Dio answered Emily truthfully and slowly said, "I will send you to the sea of the Northern Continent, more detailed information you need to explore yourself."

Emily wanted to speak further.

Dio interrupted, "I've acquired a Noble Phantasm called the Spirit Hall, all who participate in the war.

If they perish, their souls will return to the Spirit Hall.

If you win, then they have a chance to be revived; if you lose, everything will return to the end."

"Wait, Dio, you really plan to have us fight the Dread Emperor and Naraku?"

Emily was very shocked.

Dio didn't answer this question but waved his hand instead: "You may leave now."

The golden vortex appeared behind, giving her no time to speak further, directly sucked her in.

In the blink of an eye, Emily returned to the island, where she saw standing on the plaza, the three armed forces of the Self-Defense Forces, including the U.S. Forces Japan.

Their eyes and expressions showed excitement and anticipation.

Under the publicity from various countries, this time they weren't forced to attack, but voluntarily went to the other world to initiate an offensive against the monsters endangering humanity.

Before the battle started, naturally, these soldiers were excited and full of morale.

The heavy responsibility of saving the world suddenly fell on their shoulders, anyone would fantasize about becoming the savior.

But Emily knew well that the future awaiting them was by no means a good one.

She initially thought Dio would take action personally, and the treasure users and troops were just the forerunners.

But it turned out they were actually the main force!!

"I'll call to explain the situation to my mother."

Phoenix Academy Maggie spoke up.

She had mentally prepared earlier, not wanting to rely too much on Dio, so she could adjust her mindset in time.

...

Imperial Palace, North Wing of Honmaru Palace.

Kochou hung up the conversation with her daughter, her brows tightly furrowed.

She, like Emily, also assumed that the international expeditionary forces and treasure users this time would at most just be the vanguard ahead.

But when facing angels like the Dread Emperor and Naraku of such high specifications, it would still be Dio taking action to cover the rest.

From the current situation, Dio seemed unwilling to take action, or perhaps he couldn't?

Kochou could only boldly speculate that perhaps for Dio, who ascended to Paradise, his strength's enhancement was limited to this world and couldn't extend to other worlds.

It could also be that he had become one with this world and couldn't return to the other world.

If that were the case, the danger level for international expeditionary forces and treasure users in the other world would exponentially rise.

"This is troubling."

Kochou sighed lightly, feeling that Dio's motives were really hard to guess.

The desk phone rang again, she answered, and the voice of the President of the United States came from the other end.

"Kochou, we've launched a military satellite into space, and it's already detected the space portal created by Dio in the Pacific Ocean. We'll send the coordinates to the 7th Fleet Command shortly.

Be ready, and head to the space portal as soon as possible.

Then consult with the cabinet to recruit personnel, prepare for construction near the space portal at Midway Island's port and airport, and ensure the transport of expedition supplies."

"Rest assured, we won't delay."

Kochou replied respectfully and hung up, but a strong sense of disdain flashed across her face.

This woman really has no talent, relying solely on luck to become President.

Even though the other party is the President of the United States, it was hard for Kochou to feel any dread or respect from the heart.

Unlike the previous Nett, the old fellow became quite tricky even after brain bug implantation.

Kochou thought about these things, then picked up the phone again and dialed the Self-Defense Forces Another World Staff Department.

In name, the entire Sea, Land, and Air Self-Defense Forces were to follow Phoenix Academy Maggie's orders, but in reality, once deployed in combat, Phoenix Academy Maggie would certainly be active on the frontline.

The institution commanding the Sea, Land, and Air Self-Defense Forces' attack and managing logistics and various other issues was the Otherworldly Staff Department.

They are the actual leaders of the Self-Defense Forces, wielding significant power. Kochou didn't entrust this power to those lieutenant generals because she believed the generals were not as competent as the selected staff officers.

After dialing the Staff Department, Kochou said, "Staff Officer Yazaki, the U.S. will soon send the coordinates of the space portal to the Seventh Fleet.

Make sure you verify the expedition supplies and the psychological readiness of the soldiers once more.

The war has begun, and there's no room for any slip-up now, understand?"

"Please rest assured, Prime Minister."

The phone call ended, and Kochou sighed internally, how could she be at ease!

The largest-scale war in human history was about to erupt. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Mobilizing both sides, there were over ten million well-equipped soldiers!

With the combined forces of all nations globally, would this war be won or lost?

Kochou felt uneasy at heart, she could only do her utmost to take full responsibility for what Japan was supposed to handle.

The rest of the matters, she could only rely on faith in other countries.

Ordinarily, Kochou hated placing hope in others but lacked the capability to strategize the entire military.

No single person dared claim that all eventualities could be foreseen in this war.

We can only gamble with the fate of humanity!