Chapter 1260: The Fourth True Ancestor's Television Address
"Another television address?"
The pedestrians on the streets had changed compared to a few days ago, but when people saw the LCD screens being occupied by another televised speech, they couldn't help but feel speechless.
"This time it's a bit different! Isn't that the wanted criminal from before?"
However, someone quickly noticed the key point.
"It really is!"
"Why is that person speaking on television?"
"Wasn't he still a criminal before?"
"Are you stupid? The warrant was already revoked!"
People quickly became interested, with crowds gathering and stopping on every street.
Kojou Akatsuki and Sayaka were among these people.
On another street, a girl wearing a gothic lolita dress was also watching the scene before her.
"This brat, has he completely given up on hiding?"
She whispered these words in her heart.
Eiji, appearing on television, had completely removed his disguise.
Their previous agreement was clearly completely void now.
"My name is Nanjo Eiji. I believe everyone has learned about me through the news from a few days ago."
Eiji waved to all the residents of the island through the television broadcast.
"However, that was just some people with ulterior motives trying to frame me, deliberately using various methods to smear my reputation in the media. I'm actually a very simple, harmless, and kind young man who has never done anything heinous. Please don't misunderstand me!"
"Ptooey!"
Kojou Akatsuki spat fiercely.
"Tch!"
Sayaka also spat with disgust.
"Now, although the mastermind behind framing me has been brought to justice (parentheses: not my doing), some untrue rumors about me are still circulating. So I thought it necessary to hold this television address to clarify the facts to everyone."
"And the fact is—I am the Fourth True Ancestor."
Without warning.
Eiji snapped his fingers.
Faint golden armor components appeared in the air—tiger shoulders, dragon chestplate, rhinoceros legs, mastiff armor, and lion mask—each piece attaching to his body one after another.
In the blink of an eye, an all-too-familiar figure appeared openly before everyone.
For a moment, all of Itogami Island fell into complete silence.
Everyone stared dumbfounded at the scene.
"Although I personally don't care much about some slander, I don't like being misunderstood when walking on the street, so I specifically came out to explain. Does everyone understand now?"
"If anyone still misunderstands me next time, I'll give that person a little punishment!"
The armored figure raised his hand, making a gesture of a tiny universe between his fingers.
This was probably the first and only television address in history where someone dared to openly threaten the public.
"Well then, let's get to the main business!"
The armor gradually peeled off and dissipated from his body, and Eiji's handsome face reappeared on the screen.
"Due to a minor misunderstanding a few days ago, the Artificial Island Management Corporation has decided to appoint me as the ruler of Itogami Island. The former mayor has resigned out of remorse. From now on, this Itogami Island shall become my private territory, part of my Nocturnal Empire! I am the ruler of Itogami Island, and all of you are my subjects. I hope everyone can bravely embrace your new identities!"
Most people felt their brains suddenly short-circuiting.
So... Itogami Island had become a Nocturnal Empire under the control of the Fourth True Ancestor?
And both the mayor representing the council and the corporation that actually governed Itogami Island had already accepted this?
"By the way, this is my personal account. Feel free to follow me. I'll occasionally share some interesting things there."
Eiji waved his hand, and a close-up of an account appeared beside the screen.
The account name was "Fourth True Ancestor (The Real One)."
"Hey, this account seems to be constantly arguing with people who talk bad about the Fourth True Ancestor!"
"Not just that - it seems only he can use profanity! Anyone else who swears at him gets banned! And then he arrogantly mocks them!"
"That's such a double standard! Is this person really the Fourth True Ancestor?"
"To be fair, I want that same cheat too!"
Netizens were shocked by how down-to-earth this Fourth True Ancestor was.
Then the follower count started skyrocketing.
Everyone was looking forward to the Fourth True Ancestor's next online argument!
"Alright, now let me announce the first decree since becoming the ruler of Itogami Island!"
On television, Eiji revealed a brilliant, flower-like smile.
Viewers in front of their TVs all pricked up their ears, listening intently.
"At this moment, I declare to the entire world! Henceforth, on behalf of my Nocturnal Empire, I issue a declaration of war against the Japanese government!"
Immediately, all viewers in front of their televisions froze.
What the hell?
Did they hear that correctly?
War against whom?
"This is a war of vengeance that no one is allowed to interfere with, nor will anyone be permitted to question!"
"Starting tomorrow, the Itogami Island military will join forces with the Third True Ancestor's fleet and advance toward Tokyo Bay in Japan!"
"Specific details will be announced by the Artificial Island Management Corporation office. My account will also share the information, so make sure to follow me! Well, that's all for this television address. Bye~"
As soon as he finished speaking, the screen went black.
The information overload was so massive that even Itogami Island Television didn't know how to react.
What should they broadcast next?
Replay the Fourth True Ancestor's television address?
Or follow Tokyo Television's example and air some anime first?
The entire island was in an uproar.
The Fourth True Ancestor had voluntarily appeared before the world, established his own Nocturnal Empire in the blink of an eye, and his first decree was to declare war on Japan!
Each of these pieces of news alone was enough to shake the entire world!
Why was the Fourth True Ancestor declaring war on Japan?
What did he mean by a "war of vengeance"?
Everyone was so focused on these questions that the minor issue of who would rule Itogami Island was naturally overlooked.
"The world is about to change..."
Sayaka looked at the clear, cloudless sky, as if she could already see the storm brewing.
"After what happened five years ago, this outcome was already inevitable."
Kojou Akatsuki also wore an indescribably emotional expression.
They all understood clearly.
Though Eiji usually appeared cheerful and carefree, once he seriously made a decision, no one could stop him, no one could change his mind.
Whether it was Kojou Akatsuki or Sayaka, they all knew this war had become unavoidable.
They could only hope not too many people would die.
All they could do was offer such prayers.
Soon, the Artificial Island Management Agency office issued a formal declaration of war to the Japanese government, while simultaneously announcing complete independence to the world.
All the circumstances were disclosed to the world in this declaration of war.