[@BirdOfParadise]

"This city of Cortez is quite elegant indeed," commented one of the ambassadors.
After a day of luxurious enjoyment, the diplomatic talk began.

The Revivalist representatives trekked their way to the embassy, quite tidy but not as disciplined and neat as soldiers marching, but also not too easygoing either.
The straightfoward and calm mannerism of Aine, along with her appearance, caught the attention of the Revitals.

"Thanks for the welcome, ladies and gentlemen of Aranor," Sithou Ahmad, the Revital Whampoan Minister of Affairs, replied, "We may reconsider the alliance proposal later.. But we believe, we should still engage in casual relations for the best of both nations. We request that close trade ties and some political cooperation be established between our nations."

Sithou Ahmad then continued elaborating on the economic ties, "Our nation would like to trade your Alphanites in exchange for our mass industrial goods in great numbers, along with plentiful supplies such as wood and food. Our market is also very huge with lots of potential, owing to our huge population along with our politics. We can make very great use of your skyships, for example."

Then he continued, "We need some political and cultural ties to better keep our mutual foes in check -- especially the Pherithians and the banksters. We believe an intellectual and cultural exchange will benefit both nations greatly too. Not only this will boost our technologies faster, but this will also stimulate more trade and cooperation between our nations."

"Pardon me for awhile." Ahmad stopped, then spoke through his mic attached to his Pickelhaube, "Wait, protests in Japan? And a massive rise of Japanese Nazism?"
Ahmad went silent again as he listened to his helmet, but he began to smile. "Got it, homie Berthold."

Ahmad then resumed his talk with the Aranorians, "Looks like there are some clays soon ripe to be conquered. If you are interested to expand your reaches to Terra, look no further and cooperate with us. But we have to be as quick as possible. We need some of your warships and magiks for this conquest, and we can bring your ships through our portals. We will divide the clays between us after we have conquered it. We can talk about the details later."

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[h2]Again within the darkness...[/h2]

With the rise of tension all over Terra, Rhelsha held another gathering with her beloved cronies again.

"So, many of your fellow kins are now protesting against Royal Whampoa and Koryo... The South Tyrol of Asia is on the brink of mayhem. Our great dream is getting closer every single moment..." Rhelsha spoke with a big grin on her face. "But the protests are not without blood and fire yet, and it's bad."

"So, Anzai-chan and little Tsih-wah, do your mistress a favor." said as Rhelsha put her pointy finger onto Anzai's nose.
"Hai! What can I do for you, milady?" Anzai bowed before his mistress, while blushing and sweating. While Tsih-wah shot a jealous glare at Anzai.
"Firstly, Anzai will spark some violence and anger there. Then Tsih-wah, you will follow next and worsen the shitstorm. At the same time, tell our sects there to slip our ideals and dreams into the minds and hearts of your kins. And once chaos erupts in Taiwanese Japan, proceed with [b]Operation : Libra[/b]." Rhelsha ordered, but she sounded somewhat reluctant. "And finally, Deowrig, push Yuet-yin and Konrad to war."

"With pleasure, Lady Rhelsha." Deowrig replied.

She went silent for a moment, her mind wandering elsewhere.
"What's wrong, mistress?" a concerned Tsih-wah asked. He knelt, but then Rhelsha rose her arm gesturing him to get up.
"Are you still troubled by your past?" Deowrig added.

With some tears emerging from her eyes, she then said, "Alas, many poor beings will face gruesome deaths soon as war comes. Hatred and ignorance will be sown on the way. We have no other choice. It's now or never. It's tragic, but we must sacrifice." She then smirked lightly, "But well, come to think of it. Souls are immortal, so deaths in this realm of materials matter not much anyways. Once this is over, an eternal future of love awaits and there will be no more suffering."

"Anyways, go now." She commanded, "Do your thing and start a war now."
"Yes!"

Her cronies summoned portals and left.

Alone, Rhelsha sighed, "Many poor souls would have to suffer. But, all of this will eventually be over." She began crying again, and in a burst of rage she screamed, "I will put an end to this! No more Nazis, no more Banksters and no more Commies! I vow to bring down this system, for good! I will force my love down their throats!"

"B-b-but... I crave some power... mhmm... power tastes good..."

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[@Trackten]
[h1]Another Thirteenth of May[/h1]
[h2]Koryoan Japan[/h2]

The thirteenth of May, year 3092 AD.

Koryo reacted to the Japanese rallies by the usual normie way. But the Koryoan authorities failed to keep the protests in check despite all efforts to keep it cool and calm. A few Koryoans fought with the Japanese protestors, fueling the anti-Koryo sentiments further and it eventually escalated into a bloody riot......

[h2]Shikoku, Royalist Whampoa[/h2]

Since the last few days, numerous movements sprang up within Japan advocating for the return of Japan's independence and glory. And now the day was May 13, 3092 AD.

As many Japanese protests emerged, some Koryoans in Taiwanese Japan also rose up and made their own rallies as well. The rallies turned to be relatively peaceful unlike what happened in Koryo. No blood was spilled yet. However, riot police was dispatched to keep an eye over the protests. There were also rumors of warships heading toward Taiwanese Japan.

On the other hand, loyal Taiwanese subjects have begun counter-movements against both the Koryoan and Japanese nationalist sentiments. These counter-movements voiced their support for Whampoan rule and sovereignty. Most of them also happened to be great, loyal fans of the Yong Dynasty. Many flags of Taiwan and Whampoa were proudly flown amidst the crowds of loyal Taiwanese subjects.

"[i]Indivisible and Inseparable![/i]"
"[i]Taiwan is Love, Taiwan is Hope![/i]"
"[i]Amaterasu blesses Yong the Empress![/i]"
"[i]The whole of Whampoa it should be![/i]"

Those were written on the signs held by the loyalists, as they chanted melodious songs praising the Yong Dynasty and the Whampoan nation. Many speeches were held and they were welcomed by many people, although their numbers are fewer but still many.

However, some Dazzling Suns shown in the protests are imprinted with an Eye of Horus each... A dark scent could be smelled in some places, but it went unnoticed by most...

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(To Be Continued)