IUD-Chapter 738 Fugaku
"What… what is that?"
When Aria burst out of the dorm room and into the hallway, the scene before her made even this fearless girl widen her eyes.
Fang Li also emerged from the room and walked slowly toward Aria.
He was still holding his cell phone, which hadn't been hung up yet.
Just moments ago, after Jeanne's phone call, which included the words "enemy attack," Jeanne had added: "Get out of your rooms quickly! Look at the sky!"
Thus, Fang Li arrived beside Aria and looked up at the sky.
The next moment, Fang Li saw it clearly.
In the depths of the night sky above Academy Island, there was a massive object slowly flying.
That massive object was an aircraft.
No.
It wasn't an ordinary plane.
It was a super-large strategic bomber.
45 meters long.
65 meters wide.
With a payload capacity of 20,000 kilograms.
And a maximum range of about 20,000 kilometers.
It was a massive military aircraft capable of flying halfway around the world without refueling or landing.
"Fugaku…"
It was a strategic aircraft developed by the old Japanese military.
Fang Li had seen it by chance in a reference book in Tohyama Kinji's room.
It was said that during the old Japanese era, the military had a very ambitious plan.
The plan was to create an aircraft with an enormous payload and range, capable of flying around the world to bomb the entire planet, leaving only Japan standing— a plan both laughable and tragic.
The aircraft born out of this plan was the super-large strategic bomber named Fugaku.
According to the reference book Fang Li had seen, the performance requirements for this bomber were beyond the scope of the industrial technology of the time, and the high unit cost, among other issues, meant it was never completed.
However, Fang Li clearly remembered that the book had mentioned if the bomber was ever developed, it would be equipped with atomic bombs.
Otherwise, bombing the entire world would be impossible.
Now, that bomber, which had only existed in the reference book, was actually appearing in the sky.
It was right before Fang Li's eyes.
"This is a huge joke…"
Could it be that this is because Jeanne was so panicked?
If that bomber started operating, it wouldn't take long before the entire Academy Island would sink into the sea amidst flames and explosions.
At that point, no life on the island would escape.
Even Fang Li would be in grave danger if caught in an unanticipated bombing.
"What… what's going on?!"
Aria seemed to have finally snapped out of her shock, her voice rising as she questioned the suspicious aircraft.
"Which idiot is playing such a joke?!"
Her thoughts were almost identical to Fang Li's.
A joke.
It certainly seemed like a joke.
If it weren't, the scene before them would be impossible.
In such a situation, Jeanne's voice continued to come from the still-connected cell phone.
"The bomber appeared about three minutes ago and has been hovering above Academy Island. Many people, including Butei High, have spotted it."
If this was the case, the joke would no longer be viable.
"I'm afraid Butei High has already begun contacting the national defense forces. Soon, the national defense's fighter jets will arrive to engage with the bomber."
Jeanne's words quickly proved true.
"Whoosh————!"
Accompanied by the sharp sound of breaking space, several fighter jets flew in from the city direction at extreme speed. They flashed red lights and circled around the enormous bomber, surrounding it in a standoff.
Fang Li knew that at this moment, the national defense fighter jets were probably trying to establish communication with the bomber.
However, the super-large bomber seemed indifferent as it continued to fly at low altitude above Academy Island, repeatedly circling as if searching for an entry point.
With that, regardless of Fang Li, Aria's palms began to sweat.
She then voiced her deep anxiety.
"That bomber, it won't suddenly start dropping bombs, will it?"
If that were to happen, it would be a catastrophe.
Fang Li could even hear the entire Academy Island beginning to descend into chaos.
It seemed that the people on Academy Island had started to notice the situation overhead.
Soon, panic would likely start to spread.
"It must be the work of Grenada (servant)!"
Jeanne's somewhat gritted voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Although it's hard to believe if Grenada (servant) really intends to violate the Far East Warfare regulations and endanger civilians, it is absolutely unforgivable!"
Jeanne's usually stern voice even carried a hint of tremor.
It was evident just how much fear Fugaku's presence could instill.
At this point, Fang Li finally spoke.
"Calm down, Jeanne." Fang Li spoke in an extremely calm voice to Jeanne. "No matter what, we need to stay calm first. Otherwise, even problems that can be solved will become unsolvable."
Fang Li's calm tone seemed to successfully influence Jeanne.
"…Sorry, I lost my composure for a moment. I'm fine now."
Jeanne took a deep breath and calmed down, explaining.
"I've contacted Tamamo, who is also frantic and trying to find a solution. The I-U Daio remnants under my command are also on the move. Some have already headed to Butei High, while others went directly to the Ministry of Defense. Even Shirayuki has started contacting Hotogi Shrine."
In other words, almost the entire Deen was already mobilizing because of the super-large bomber.
"Before that, we need to do what we can."
Jeanne continued.
"Fang Li San, could you bring Aria to me?"
Fang Li did not respond, only silently ending the call. He then looked at Aria.
Aria, who had been quietly listening to Fang Li's conversation with Jeanne, seemed to grasp the situation with remarkable intuition.
She then made her decision.
"Let's go."
It was a forward, fearless attitude.
Just like the Aria of old.
So, Fang Li nodded, lifting his gaze to the sky, and staring at the super-large strategic bomber.
The ice-blue Mystic Eyes glittered.
(End Of This Chapter)
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