Outside Itomori Town, in the command room, Elysia, Jeanne, Yukino, Kaguya, Yuki, and some other generals were...
"How amazing!"
Hearing the report from Itomori Town, Elysia moved closer to Hayashi in surprise, took his hand in her arms, and looked at it again and again.
But they discovered that the bleeding wound on Hayashi's palm had disappeared.
"So many crows appeared from just a little blood!"
"It's not just crows."
Hayashi smiled slightly, flipped his hand, and a drop of blood seeped from his fingertip, falling to the ground.
Hummingbird, falcon, cat, dog, rabbit, lion...
Elysia was surrounded by a group of adorable animals with modified muscles and skeletons, resembling almost fairytale cartoons.
They held hands and danced like a Disney princess.
Finally, a drop of blood condensed in Hayashi's hand, grew and sprouted, and eventually a beautiful pink crystal flower appeared in his hand.
He delivered it to Elysia.
"What beautiful flowers! Thank you!"
Elysia looked at the pure, flawless, and dazzling flowers with delight, reached out, and took them; beautiful flowers were her favorite.
And it was a gift from Hayashi! She liked it even more.
"You're welcome."
Hayashi smiled faintly.
"Hayashi, you really know how to surprise me with your ability to create everything!"
Elysia carefully put the flowers away, then exclaimed in surprise.
"Small skills, small skills..."
Hayashi spoke with a humble expression, then suddenly changed the subject.
"Elysia, I've discovered some problems within the department, but I'm unsure whether I should speak up."
"What's the problem?" Elysia asked curiously.
"Our combat strength is insufficient. Although we have top-tier combat strength, such as you and Jeanne, and second-tier combat strength, such as Yukino and the others, as well as Kazuma... to be honest, I think your combat strength is not enough."
"That's right!"
Elysia nodded, readily admitting it.
Previously, with her and Jeanne at the Anomaly Management Bureau, the strange occurrences in Japan were just ordinary urban legends or evil spirits.
There are also some monsters and people who have drifted from another world.
With her and Jeanne as backup, it wasn't too difficult to handle.
But the stone sculpture they encountered in Itomori Town... was something she and Jeanne couldn't handle on their own.
Fortunately, Hayashi helped.
And if he says that, does he have a way to improve the bureau's strength?
"So, do you have any suggestions?"
Thinking of this, Elysia asked with some excitement.
Because she founded the Anomaly Management Bureau, although it inevitably receives people from various organizations, Elysia is who she is, even if they are people from other organizations.
Someone who is allowed to join by Elysia must be a good person.
Elysia would wholeheartedly support anyone in the department who could improve their skills.
After all, having the ability means that everyone can handle various unexpected paranormal events more safely.
"I have recently developed a genetic modification technology."
Hayashi said.
"You, genetically modified... could it be...?"
Elysia glanced subconsciously at the fairytale animals still dancing around them, somewhat surprised.
"That's right. By accepting my blood, I can give them the characteristics of various animals, and they can also gain the ability to transform into elephants, white lions, rabbits, goats, jellyfish, and monkeys. Among them, the white lion can dispel mental pollution. The rabbit can transform into a devilish muscle rabbit and possess the ability to corrupt minds.
Goats have a stronger capacity for psychological manipulation. Jellyfish can soothe the spirit and soul. Ape, it's just ape. Elephants possess the power to protect others."
Hayashi seductively introduced the various benefits of accepting his blood.
Upon hearing this, Elysia narrowed her eyes and stared at Hayashi.
"Hayashi! What do you want to do?"
"It's just to give everyone strength!"
Hayashi said 'sincerely.'
"No! Tell me the truth."
With her smile fading, Elysia spoke 'seriously.'
"You have quite the keen senses, Elysia."
Seeing Elysia's reaction, Hayashi knew he couldn't hide it from her, so he simply told her directly.
"Those who accept my blood will naturally become my people, so why should everyone become mine?"
Hayashi paused here, reached out, and picked up a fist-sized stone from the ground. As the flesh and blood were swallowed, a stone seal appeared in his hand.
Although it's not real, its design is exactly like the Privy Seal of Japan. As for why Elysia recognized it...
Because Hayashi directly engraved the words "The Emperor's Imperial Seal" on the seal.
His thoughts were crystal clear.
"You want to become the emperor!"
It wasn't Elysia who spoke, but one of the generals standing nearby.
"I don't ask for much; just let me have Japan!"
Hayashi said with a smile.
"What if we disagree?"
"If you don't agree, then forget it!"
Hayashi said nonchalantly, but at this moment no one believed he would really let it go.
Faced with such a monster capable of creating all things, how could they dare to take his words as a joke?
The generals present exchanged glances, and soon one of them quietly left, clearly to report to the authorities.
Then silence fell over the command room, with only the screen still showing the scene of the crows and the stone sculptures facing off.
"Why are you suddenly saying this?"
Elysia broke the silence and asked in surprise.
Hayashi looked at her with a puzzled expression.
"Isn't this what our ancestors always taught me? Imperial history can be summarized in one sentence: The Mandate of Heaven is on my side; strive to become emperor!
I'm not some selfless saint. Isn't it normal for me to want to be emperor?"
Hayashi's overly direct answer left Elysia speechless, unsure of what to say.
"It's normal for people to have selfish desires, but everyone is unique, and we are all free. Don't take impulsive words seriously!!"
Elysia also wanted to persuade Hayashi, since in her opinion, people couldn't accept the idea of him becoming emperor.
"I don't think so. All they want now is to enslave everyone, to make everyone work four days a week, six hours a day.
They only provide three meals a day plus snacks; milk is only available in the morning, and there is only one hour for the lunch break.
Overtime pay is only tripled; after getting off work, we are forced to work out for an hour. There is only one day a week for psychological counseling, and bonuses are only paid three times a year, and you only get two months of annual leave, and the worst part is that you only get a raise every four months!"
After Hayashi finished speaking, Elysia blinked in confusion.
Jeanne, who had been silently watching everyone's performance, couldn't help but recall the French king she had met before...
A question arose in her mind.
'Is this the ruler of a country?'
What a joke! If the former French king had treated their people so well, England would never have been able to defeat France.
Then there would be no saint like her.
Editor's notes:
Changed the Imperial Seal of China to the Privy Seal of Japan… Shame I like the imperial ones… Often seen in DW games.