As time went by, Ron still hid underground and did not appear.

Meanwhile, the MAC team headquarters was undergoing a major construction project.

In the land on the outskirts of the city, a huge pit about sixty to seventy meters deep was dug out, and engineers from Longguo are working overtime to repair and renovate it.

According to the design drawings, this place will be set up as a steel cage full of modern technology.

As for its purpose, it is self-evident.

With the support of financial resources, a large number of hired Dragon Country engineers fully demonstrated their strength as infrastructure maniacs. In just a few days, they basically completed the main construction of the steel cage.

What remains are just some minor details, and it will probably be completed in another day or two.

……

“No matter how many times I see it, I’m always struck by how efficient they are.”

On the rooftop of the MAC team's headquarters base, Prime Minister Manabe and Gu Chen stood in front of the railing at the edge of the rooftop, looking down at the Dragon Country engineers who were working not far away. Prime Minister Manabe couldn't help but sigh.

"Yes, if it were a local engineering team, the current progress would probably only be 20 to 30 percent."

Gu Chen nodded in agreement and said.

"This is why I want to carry out major reforms. Only if we have deeper cooperation with Dragon Country can the infrastructure of Sakura Country develop rapidly. But some people... Well, let's not talk about this. I know you don't like to hear this."

As Prime Minister Manabe was speaking, he suddenly sighed heavily. It was obvious that the little trick that Gu Chen had asked Dark Tiga to perform before was still unable to completely smash the stone blocking Prime Minister Manabe.

"Prime Minister, this kind of thing cannot be rushed. We just need to take it slowly, one step at a time, and we will eventually succeed."

In response to this, Gu Chen had no choice but to comfort her in this way.

"Oh, you can say nice things to me? To be honest, some people inside have already advised me to give up. But I can't give up. I have finally put Sakura Country on the right path. How can I back down because of such a small difficulty?"

Hearing Gu Chen's words, Prime Minister Manabe looked at Gu Chen with some surprise, then smiled and spoke.

It is true that Prime Minister Manabe is facing some minor troubles now, but this cannot stop him from smiling and continuing to stride forward to carry out drastic reforms.

"With your words, I feel relieved."

Gu Chen also replied to Prime Minister Manabe jokingly.

"Hahahaha, you kid..."

Finally, both of them couldn't help but laugh.

"Drip...drip...drip..."

But at this moment, the portable communicator on Gu Chen's wrist suddenly rang, causing the smiles on his and Prime Minister Manabe's faces to instantly disappear.

"This is Gu Chen."

Immediately, Gu Chen answered the call from the headquarters operations room in front of Prime Minister Manabe.

"Advisor, the Meteorological Bureau sent a message that it seems to have found traces of the monster from space."

The voice of Haruko Momoi was immediately heard from the communicator.

"I know. I'll be right there."

After Gu Chen finished speaking, he hung up the call and looked at Prime Minister Manabe.

"Go ahead and do your thing. You don't have to stay here with an old man like me."

Before Gu Chen could speak, Prime Minister Manabe reached out and patted Gu Chen on the back and said.

"Yes, I'll go then."

Gu Chen nodded, then turned around and walked quickly down the rooftop.

Coincidentally, as soon as Gu Chen entered the stairwell, he ran into Chief of Staff Takenaka who was about to go to the rooftop.

The two sides met each other. Gu Chen had no time to say anything because he had something to do in the operations room. He just nodded to Chief of Staff Takenaka and hurried to the operations room.

After a while, Staff Officer Takenaka came to the rooftop and walked to the side of Prime Minister Manabe, as if he had replaced Gu Chen's position, and looked at the construction site not far below with him.

"prime minister."

Then, Chief of Staff Takenaka spoke to Prime Minister Manabe.

"Takeshi, how does it feel to work under Xiao Gu? Do you feel wronged? After all, Xiao Gu's current position should have been yours."

Prime Minister Manabe spoke without turning around, his eyes still fixed on the construction site below.

"Prime Minister, what are you saying? How can I complain? I had thrown away the position of the highest commander. It was the advisor who took up the responsibility when our Earth Defense Force was about to lose its reputation and gradually restored our shaky reputation. I can't thank him enough."

Upon hearing what Prime Minister Manabe said, Chief of Staff Takenaka grinned and sighed.

As he spoke, Staff Officer Takenaka's thoughts returned to the last days of the Ultra Guard.

At that time, due to the strong outbreak of unfavorable international public opinion against the Earth Defense Force Far East Headquarters, the Earth Defense Force at that time became the target of public condemnation both at home and abroad.

The highest commander at the time, Kishida, died, and Chief of Staff Manabe was seriously injured and unconscious, so the young chief of staff Takenaka became the one to take on the responsibility.

In the environment at that time, Staff Officer Takenaka not only had to withstand various pressures from all sides, but also had to maintain the organization of the Earth Defense Force. It is conceivable how much effort he put in.

After the situation finally stabilized a little, the family behind Chief of Staff Takenaka, for the sake of his career, made him lose his position as the highest commander that he had worked so hard to secure, and then sent Chief of Staff Satake, a good-for-nothing, to take charge.

"Yes... It's not easy for the Earth Defense Force to get to this point, so if you have any grievances, don't hide them. Just tell me and I will help you with whatever I can."

As his own direct subordinate, Prime Minister Manabe never hesitates to help Chief of Staff Takenaka.

"I'm definitely not feeling wronged, but if possible... Prime Minister, can you assign me some more people? You know what kind of personality the consultant has. Even with the help of Chief of Staff Shi Xinyu, my workload is still..."

Chief of Staff Takenaka first shook his head, and then began to complain to Prime Minister Manabe, causing Prime Minister Manabe to laugh and shake his head.

……

On the other side, Gu Chen just returned to the war room and saw that everyone from the MAC team had gathered together.

"Advisor, according to the news from the Meteorological Agency, volcanic activity around Tokyo has suddenly increased, and weak earthquakes have occurred frequently. It is speculated that this is caused by a monster that flew from space and drilled into the earth's interior a few days ago, and is moving around in search of an opportunity to explore the surface."

Immediately, Zhu Xingtuan stepped forward and reported the information from the Meteorological Bureau to Gu Chenting.