The System Upgrades
1440 Words
Michael has learned something interesting by engaging in a conversation with Anastasia. It was something interesting and ridiculous at the same time enough for Michael to order her to come along to the White House.
Raphael entered the Oval Office with a file in her hand. Her time of report will start now.
“Good evening sir, I’ll report—” She saw three people inside the oval office.
It was General James, The Commander-in-Chief Michael, and a girl she’s familiar with.
“Ho-ho-wha-what is Anastasia doing here?” She stammered, unable to stand firm with Anastasia in her sight.
Do-don’t tell me, Michael already figured it out.
“What a cute reaction coming from you, Raphael. Why? Did you see a ghost?” Michael bantered as let out a laugh.
“No-no-no, sir. I was just surprised that miss Anastasia is in the oval office,” she cleared her throat, fixing herself, “Does she have any business with you perhaps. She twiddled.
‘Don’t tell me that her second-in-command is bad at lying?’ Anastasia can only cover her face with her hand in embarrassment and disappointment.
“What a brazen move that you executed to our supreme chief. Don’ think of getting away from it easily.” General James who was standing beside Michael glared menacingly towards Raphael.
They already knew…
Raphael’s face fell. She feebly walked to the couch and sank back into it, feeling as if her body hollowed out.
“It seems like I don’t need to say it since it’s all written in your face.” Michael said, “Well anyway, we can talk about it tomorrow, for now, your report.”
Raphael suddenly rose from her seat and lifted her non-existential eyeglass.
It was so cute that Michael laughed inwardly, but he contained it very well.
“The—”
“Sir, I think I should be going now. I have a lot of things to do tomorrow and I need a good night's sleep.” Just as Raphael was about to start, General James suddenly interjected.
It was awkward but Raphael let it slide.
“Very well, good night, General.” Michael stands and saluted, James did the same and left the oval office.
Returning back to his seat, he glanced over Anastasia who is anticipated to leave the oval office as well.
He could read her even at her strong front, that it was kind of awkward after telling him “that”.
“Anastasia, you’ve done quite well on your report, you may leave now.”
At last, it came, “Thank your sir!” She saluted and left the oval office. Leaving the two behind the office.
Then he beckoned Raphael to continue reporting now that they are only two of them in the office.
Raphael cleared her throat, “This is the final report of the joint operation of the Air Force and the Navy about the bombardment of the monster’s breeding ground. All of the ships that participated in this operation are now docking in the port for refueling and resupply as we speak. It cost them 25% of our High Explosive shells in our supply and asked if you could replenish them. As for the Air Force, minor repairs are needed since some shrapnels flew from the sky, hitting their fuselage. We already mobilize ground troops for confirmation but according to one of these reports, our reconnaissance group reported that it is now safe to conduct a ground operation at the monster’s breeding ground.
As for the geography of the Empire of Liberty, you may refer to this file.” Raphael ended for a moment as she handed out a file containing detailed maps of the Empire of Liberty.
Michael set it aside, prompting Raphael to continue.
“So far, those are the only thing I can report, but if you refer to the file I handed to you, it contains a map of an island located 1,000 kilometers southwest of our location and it is inhabited. It has a size of 300,000 square kilometers. Big enough to form a country and it has a tropical season.”
“I see what nice news to hear, now that I’ve heard enough. Raphael, please form an expeditionary fleet to explore the area. For now, let’s see how many levels I have risen from the operation.”
Michael opened the system with anticipation to check if anything changed. And what he saw next shocks him.
[Summoned Armaments]
It is now possible to summon weapons designed, developed, and manufactured before the year 2015.
[Summon Limit & Force Composition]
Your present level is 67.
Soldiers 1,250,000
Artillery 15,500
Vehicles 15,500
Aircraft 9,000
Naval Vessels 6,550
In the case of Artillery, Vehicles, Aircraft & Naval Vessel summons, the required amount of operating personnel will be summoned alongside.
Logistical Combat Support personnel (Combat Engineers・Maintenance/ Mechanics ・Communications Specialists・Supply & Food Specialists・Medical Soldiers・etc.) are not included in the Infantry summon limit, currently, the available summons of LCS personnel can reach a scale needed to support theater of war operations.
Production Facilities are now available.
There are no restrictions for the extent of summoned small caliber arms or heavy weapons that soldiers can operate.
[HELP]
[Important Ability Notes]
It is possible to summon via thoughts or by voice commands, without viewing the menu screen.
Military supplies, resources, and facilities that are summoned can be recalled or dismissed, but personnel (Soldiers) cannot be unsummoned.
(It is impossible to erase the dead body of a deceased summoned Soldier. Furthermore, it is impossible to summon the same deceased Soldier again.)
In the middle of combat. The ability to summon is restricted. Self-defense for logistical combat support personnel will be enabled.
“What the heck, with this number, I can build a proper country...Raphael, I want you to take me to that island tomorrow!”
Michael couldn’t hide his excitement as his imagination started popping up with modern equipment and technologies.
“It’s a good thing that I didn’t summon a lot of world war 2 types of equipment since decommissioning them will be a pain in the ass. Well, anyways I want you to schedule my leave tomorrow!”
“Yes sir! But if I may add something?”
“I allow it.”
“Sir, now that you’re able to summon a lot of soldiers, it means that the population of the Empire of Liberty will increase tenfold. Meaning that the organization of the country will change as well...Well, I can’t wait to call you my supreme excellency.”
Michael opened his mouth wide in shock, now that he thinks about it, the moment he summoned those soldiers, it will be hard to manage them with their current organization.
He needs to ramp up the organization so that the management department won’t collapse in the sudden change. But how? He is a soldier, not an administrative official. This kind of work is out of his area of expertise. He could only look at Raphael who could be helpful to him.
Seeing his brimming eyes, Raphael speaks.
“Don’t worry about it sir Michael, I’ve already come up with a plan to prevent it from happening.”
How efficient, she was able to figure out what he’s thinking.
“Very well, as expected of my second-in-command, perhaps you could become my chief of staff rather than my second-in-command.”
His words unexpectedly made Raphael’s expression pale, Michael suddenly noticed it and tried to change it immediately.
“I jest, Raphael, as I said, I’m not underestimating your capabilities as a soldier. I’m just complimenting you so sorry if It meant differently to you.”
“No sir...I don’t mind.”
‘Shit...why do I feel like I’m being overprotective to her...just because she looked like “her”’
“Hmmm…” Raphael was sure fast on noticing his sudden shift of expression.
“Never mind…” He cleared his throat and started opening the file that contains the map of the newly explored island.
He has never been more excited like this than before. He can feel all the blood pumping all over his body, giving him pleasure.
“Now, let’s build my empire, in this world.”
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