Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Millennium
"I hope you haven't been waiting too long."
"N... no, of course not, sir."
Gorou nodded to show his satisfaction after hearing his new subordinate's words.
'Staff Commander Black...'
Gorou watched the Dragon Ball anime a long time ago.
Yet he remembers the plot largely thanks to the unique skill [Great Sage].
That's why he doesn't trust anyone within the Red Ribbon Army.
No one is worthy of such trust in this criminal organization.
'I already miss Miki and the others...'
He's just not used to dealing with cunning and overly ambitious people.
Alpha checked both those boxes, but she was alone and a fervent fanatic.
"*Sigh*... Have the generals and important officials already arrived during my time with Dr. Gero?"
Gorou decided to put his homesickness aside and stay focused on the current situation.
He can always return to Kuoh City after his forced business trip.
"Indeed, they've been waiting for about thirty minutes," he said after glancing at the time on a watch.
"Tell them I'm coming."
The Red Ribbon Army base is enormous.
Gorou could easily compare its size to that of a professional football stadium, and he might still underestimate this huge infrastructure.
This explains the reason for notifying his guests of his imminent arrival.
He prefers to avoid using magic casually in this snake pit.
Better to keep a few tricks up his sleeve.
'Great Sage, what do you think of the quality of this place?'
To pass time during the journey, Gorou decided to make conversation with the unique skill.
Although it's still at a stage similar to an AI from his past life, Gorou considers the unique skill the best conversation partner available.
As for Officer Black? Why should he engage in discussion with him?
Gorou isn't racist.
But they have too little in common, based on his knowledge of the individual.
He could be wrong, but investing in a future harmonious relationship with a potential [Manas] is more profitable.
[Their infrastructure is decent, but Dr. Gero clearly didn't put effort into this.]
'A logical act, since I do the same in my house in Kuoh.'
Gorou and Miki's house is ordinary in several aspects.
However, there are some small unusual elements about it for several reasons.
For example: monetary cost.
At the time, Gorou didn't have the unique Creation skill to obtain materials or money.
He had to use robots to collect money and other materials.
So he prioritized important places.
His garage and his room with Miki.
As for Issei? He has a dragon and he's Rias's slave.
He figured that was more than enough protection.
So why should he modify his room?
'Dr. Gero surely embezzled money meant for base reinforcement...'
[Your hypothesis is logical and most probable.]
The skill's confirmation gave Gorou a small satisfied smile.
This minor action didn't go unnoticed by Black's eyes, who interpreted it positively.
The unfortunate man didn't know that his new boss was already working on measures against the organization's embezzlement.
...
"Amazing that you're here"
"That's my line."
After Tao Pai Pai's threat, Staff Commander Black undertook to gently establish Gorou as leader.
To achieve his goal, he took care of all the paperwork necessary for this objective.
Yet there remains a factor difficult to control even for him: high-ranking members within the Red Ribbon Army.
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"Your line? Don't make me laugh, I heard you got transferred to some lost region in the middle of nowhere."
Listening to General Blue's words, the other party chose not to continue the argument contest.
'Keep acting smart, but know that my transfer might be lifted today.'
General White consoled himself mentally, knowing he was weaker than the other party.
Within the Red Ribbon Army, only strength and competence take precedence above all.
General White knows well that he lacks in overall performance compared to his colleague.
Thus, a retreat is preferable.
This is also why Staff Commander Black is worried.
If Gorou was just able to get the agreement with mercenary Tao Pai Pai without real strength to control these beasts in human form within the Red Ribbon Army, then...
"I'd say the same thing about your case, General Kapper."
Blue diverted his interest from White to his other colleague, who had stayed in the background during the conversation.
General Kapper.
Unlike White and Blue, he has no appearance in the Dragon Ball story.
He's just mentioned.
"I'm as surprised as you are, Blue."
Like White, he had been tasked with taking care of an area far from the organization's direct influence.
An attempt to increase the army's influence on other lands.
Just as Blue wanted to discuss more, the room's door opened and a familiar individual appeared with an unknown face.
'So that's him... he's handsome.'
As Gorou took his place to begin the discussions, he suddenly felt uncomfortable.
He had the feeling of being watched by a predator.
A technically abnormal feeling, since the Great Sage skill and his senses would have detected an anomaly upon his arrival at the door.
He decided to investigate this event later.
"Hello everyone, I'm happy that you answered my somewhat... hasty call."
Gorou decided to begin his speech politely, before observing the potential opponents to his nomination as leader.
"I know everyone here is very busy, so I'll get straight to the point."
He paused and observed each member of the group in front of him.
"I am now the supreme commander of this organization. Is there a problem with that? If so, then it could be settled right here," he said while sketching a polite smile while maintaining eye contact.
Behind this apparently democratic act, Gorou released his aura from the Yuki model.
Certainly, he doesn't even have 1% complete of the Yuki model, but he's dealing with mortals.
The aura of a high-ranking spiritual life form is not something to take lightly.
Especially since [Great Sage] helped by using Gorou's own mana to amplify the effect.
"H... uh... I think that's okay with me."
White was the first to declare his surrender to Gorou, followed by Kapper.
"And you? Do you plan to challenge me?"
Gorou's eyes narrowed as he observed the man in military uniform with blue eyes.
'A former martial arts tournament champion and a user of psychic powers.'
General Blue is a troublesome enemy that Gorou prefers to recruit to his side.
This man was able to give Goku a hard time after his training with Master Roshi.
Besides that, he implied that his psychic powers are the result of an experiment within the Red Ribbon Army.
All of this are elements that Gorou prefers to avoid losing because of a fight he can avoid.
Unlike Tao Pai Pai, Gorou is confident in his victory against the military man.
"...before I decide whether to follow you or not," he paused, before leaving his place and standing toward the window to observe the military landscape, exposing his back to the people in the room.
"What is your objective?" he said in an unreadable tone.
Gorou didn't hesitate to respond, since he plans to beat him up long enough to submit the general in case of refusal to cooperate.
"Dominate this world, then the next."
A nonchalant answer that resonates like an obvious truth.
Two words could describe these words: "pride" and "madness."
Yet Blue smiled.
Gorou's answer was beyond his expectations.
"Haha, excellent, then I'll also remain faithful to the Red Ribbon Army," he said, in a cheerful voice but with a strangely Machiavellian tone.
A sound similar to that of villains often seen in stories Gorou watched in his youth.
'I should really stop forgetting that I'm in a fictional world.'
A funny but temporary thought.
Gorou had just realized an important element in General Blue's speech.
'Shit, why am I still letting my organization be called the Red Ribbon Army?'
"Millennium..." Gorou's word was spoken in a small voice, but the people present are all beyond normal humans.
They were able to hear the word.
"Excuse us, what do you mean by Millennium?" asked White.
Gorou explained further.
"...From now on, this organization will be called Millennium."
'...my exploration of the infinity of realities will surely cause infinite wars, so it needs a symbolic name.'
Gorou wasn't Christian nor deep into legends, so he ignores the true meaning of the word: Millennium.
He just wanted to be inspired by the Millennium organization from the Hellsing manga.
In reality, the Millennium marks an age of abundance and prosperity before the final war between good and evil in Christian scriptures.
Is it a coincidence that Gorou aims for stability first, and only war afterward? Or was there an unknown force operating in the shadows?
None of this mattered.
Gorou had good news.
[Yuuki Kagurazaka model: 5%]