99: Chapter 98 On the Way Back Home, Despair in the Land of Sakura

4:00 AM.

The Dragon Country military's private plane flew smoothly at thirty thousand feet.

The cabin lights were soft. Luo Yu leaned back in his leather seat, while Godzilla, shrunk to thirty centimeters, lay on his lap, its tail flicking back and forth, clearly in a good mood.

"Godzilla, did you eat well these past few days?"

After transferring from the helicopter to the Dragon Country military's private plane, Luo Yu was in a very good mood.

"Hiss! (It was alright.)"

Godzilla yawned, its vertical pupils narrowing slightly.

From the Eagle Country to the Western European Alliance, they had cleared nuclear waste storage sites in three consecutive countries and killed dozens of high-level mutated creatures. Its evolution progress had risen from 26.4% to 34.9%. Although it was still far from the next evolution, there was at least some progress.

"Next, it's time to head to the wormhole."

Luo Yu took out a tablet,

and pulled up the monitoring data for the East Sea Wormhole.

Since Ghidorah was killed, the seven major wormholes across the globe had entered a dormant state, their diameters shrinking to about one kilometer, with weak abyss energy fluctuations.

But... Luo Yu knew very well that this was just the calm before the storm. The three figures deep within the wormhole were the true threats.

"I must take the initiative to enter and hunt Abyssal Giant Beasts while the wormhole is still unstable."

Luo Yu muttered to himself.

No kidding,

Godzilla could shrink,

which meant that no matter how strong it was,

even if the wormhole's diameter shrank to about one kilometer,

if Godzilla wanted to pass through, it would still be an easy task.

Therefore, Luo Yu wanted to try and see if he could go to the Abyss World through the wormhole and return at any time. The risk would be proportional to the reward, and it was definitely worth a gamble to see if he could turn his bicycle into a motorcycle.

However,

just then,

his communicator rang.

"Luo Yu, it's General Zhan Kuang."

"General, what's the matter?"

"Something has happened in Japan." General Zhan Kuang's voice was somewhat heavy as he said, "Their nuclear radiation zones have spiraled out of control. nuclear radiation Mutated Beasts have begun to counterattack human territory, and half of their land has already fallen."

"Oh?"

Luo Yu raised an eyebrow and said, "It seems the evolution speed of the nuclear radiation Mutated Beasts is even faster than I imagined. So, did they ask us for help?"

"Yeah, the Mutated Beasts' evolution speed has increased." General Zhan Kuang added with a smile, "Their Prime Minister just called us again for help, but the Supreme Command Headquarters rejected them outright."

"Good rejection."

Luo Yu didn't hide his attitude at all.

No kidding,

other countries were fine, but he wouldn't save Japan. There was no reason; he just wouldn't.

"However..."

General Zhan Kuang seemed to think of something and changed the subject, saying, "Japan is now begging everyone for help. They've harassed the Eagle Country, the Northern Border Federation, and the Western European Alliance."

"How did those countries react?"

"They all refused." General Zhan Kuang couldn't help but laugh. "The Eagle Country said their mecha units are undergoing maintenance, the Northern Border Federation said their heavy mechas are being upgraded, and the Western European Alliance was even more direct, saying they don't have time."

"Hahaha!"

Luo Yu couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Japan had been abandoned by the whole world.

"By the way, how serious is the situation in Japan now?" A second later, Luo Yu asked curiously.

"Very serious." General Zhan Kuang's tone became solemn. "According to satellite monitoring, at least five SSS+ Mutated Beasts have been born in their nuclear radiation zones, along with dozens of SS-rank ones, and countless S-rank ones."

"Five SSS+ Mutated Beasts..."

Luo Yu frowned; this was indeed a big problem.

Furthermore, since the start of the Abyss Era, Japan's military strength hadn't been strong to begin with, and their mecha technology was only second-rate. Facing five SSS+ Mutated Beasts, they might not be able to hold out at all.

"What are they doing now?"

"Evacuating civilians." General Zhan Kuang said pointedly, "The Prime Minister has already announced the abandonment of the four northern prefectures to focus all efforts on defending the Tokyo Metropolitan Area."

"Abandoning four prefectures..."

Luo Yu shook his head, his expression unchanged.

Japan's land area was small to begin with, and now they were giving up half; this was the rhythm of a collapsing nation.

"Luo Yu, what do you think?"

"Me?" Luo Yu thought for a moment before speaking. "Whether Japan lives or dies has nothing to do with us, but... if those Mutated Beasts cross the sea to Dragon Country, that would be a problem."

"You're right." General Zhan Kuang said in a deep voice, "The Supreme Command Headquarters is also considering this issue, so they've decided to strengthen monitoring of the East Sea Defense Line. Once Mutated Beasts are found showing signs of crossing the sea, they will be killed immediately."

"Understood."

"When will you arrive?"

"In three hours."

"Good. Come directly to the command center when you arrive; I have something to discuss with you."

"Copy that."

Hanging up the communication,

Luo Yu looked out the window.

The horizon was already turning pale, and the morning sun was about to rise.

"Godzilla, Japan is going to be finished."

"Hiss! (Serves them right.)"

Godzilla flicked its tail, looking quite smug.

"However..."

Luo Yu patted its head. "If those Mutated Beasts really cross the sea to Dragon Country, you'll have to put on a good performance."

"Hiss! (Leave it to me.)"

...

At the same time.

Japan, Tokyo, Prime Minister's Official Residence.

The meeting room was filled with smoke, and over a dozen high-ranking officials sat around a long table, their faces filled with exhaustion and despair.

"Your Excellency, the evacuation of the four northern prefectures has been completed."

The Chief Cabinet Secretary stood up, his voice raspy. "But... the Mutated Beasts' advance is faster than we anticipated. Now they are already approaching Taixian City."

"Taixian City..."

The Prime Minister slumped in his chair, looking like he had aged ten years.

Taixian City is the largest city in the Tohoku region, with a population of over a million.

If Sendai falls, the Tokyo Metropolitan Area will be in danger.

"What about the Self-Defense Forces?"

"They've all been deployed to the front lines." The Minister of Defense said with a bitter smile, "But... our mechas are no match for those Mutated Beasts, especially those five SSS+ ones. They are simply a nightmare."

"What about Dragon Country..."

"Rejected again and again." The Minister of Foreign Affairs shook his head. "I personally called the Dragon Country's high-level officials three times, and each time the call was hung up."

"And the Eagle Country?"

"They also refused." The Minister of Foreign Affairs had a grim expression. "They said their mecha units are undergoing maintenance and they can't spare any personnel."

"The Northern Border Federation?"

"Refused."

"The Western European Alliance?"

"Refused as well."

"Baka!"

The Prime Minister slammed the table and stood up.

"Those bastards! Usually, they all say nice things, but now that we're facing a crisis, they're all standing by and doing nothing!"

"Your Excellency, now is not the time to assign blame." The Chief Cabinet Secretary advised, "We must find a way to save ourselves."

"Save ourselves?"

The Prime Minister smiled weakly and said, "How? Our mechas can't beat five SSS+ Mutated Beasts, and the Self-Defense Forces are just fodder. Do you want me to go to the front lines myself?"

Silence!!

The meeting room fell into silence.

After a long while,

the Minister of Defense spoke up.

"Your Excellency, I have a proposal."

"Speak."

"We... could use nuclear weapons."

"What?"

Everyone was stunned.

"Are you crazy?" The Minister of Foreign Affairs' eyes widened. "Using nuclear weapons on our own soil? That would cause an even greater disaster!"

"I know." The Minister of Defense gritted his teeth. "But... we have no choice. If we don't use nuclear weapons, those five Rank Five Mutated Beasts will slaughter their way all the way to Tokyo, and then all of Japan will be finished."

"But..."

"No buts!" The Minister of Defense interrupted him. "Nuclear weapons can at least buy us time, giving us a chance to evacuate, and incidentally disrupt the expansion rhythm of those five SSS+ Mutated Beasts."

The Prime Minister also fell into silence.

He knew the Minister of Defense was right.

Japan had now reached a moment of life and death.

"Then..."

Just as the Prime Minister was about to speak, the meeting room door was suddenly pushed open.

A young official rushed in, his face pale as he said, "Your Excellency, something is wrong!"

"What is it?"

"Taixian City... Taixian City has fallen!"

"What?"

All the high-ranking Japanese officials stood up.

"How could it be so fast?"

"Those five Rank Five Mutated Beasts suddenly accelerated." The young official's voice trembled as he said, "They... they seemed to know we were evacuating and deliberately increased their speed of attack."

"Damn it..."

The Prime Minister could no longer hold himself up and slumped back into his chair.

The fall of Taixian City meant that the defenses of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area were already in critical danger.

"Immediately initiate the nuclear strike contingency plan."

The Prime Minister made his decision.

"Your Excellency..."

"There's no time!" The Prime Minister stood up, a hint of madness flashing in his eyes as he ordered, "Notify the Self-Defense Forces to deploy nuclear bombs on the outskirts of Taixian City. Once those Mutated Beasts enter range, launch them immediately!"

"Yes!"