Chapter 226
*** A Mistaken Awakening ***
Approximately 40 people were gathered within a large assembly hall. About ten were politicians or military figures, while the rest were Japanese Masters, celebrities, and a few journalists. Everyone wore a dashing or dazzling outfit.
“Aren’t there too many celebrities for a banquet held before a military operation? There are so many politicians here as well.”
“Well, this isn’t a simple military training exercise. In Japan alone, there have been about 1.5 million casualties due to the Legion and Grotesque’s attacks. Currently, in the minds of all Japanese citizens, there is a high amount of interest regarding safety and the Masters’ existence, so politicians are jumping into the mix.”
Masters were swiftly becoming national superstars that were more popular than most acclaimed singers or actors; at the same time, they were also experts widely respected by everyone. One could not ignore that level of recognition and favorability. Consequently, Arthur, or Seyoung, had received numerous requests from the Japanese president and members of the National Assembly for his support on various matters.
“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t expecting it, but… this much engagement is troublesome.”
Seyoung thought that a being with enormous power like himself should not intervene in politics. The amount of influence he could exert was one problem, but Seyoung also felt that it wasn’t right for Masters to take political sides and potentially become enemies. Instead, they should fight for humanity and Earth.
Yusei, or Adol in-game, was one of the closer users to Arthur, and he smiled bitterly as if he had read Arthur’s thoughts.
“Unfortunately, it is unavoidable. Right now, it’s hard for any of us to maintain neutrality, let alone me. Furthermore….”