Summoning the Great Union: A new front

Chapter 11.1- Mission in Mu

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Second Civilization, superpower Mu

It was another sunny day with clear skies, few clouds, and good visibility. This time of year, the temperature rose day by day, birds sang gaily, and butterflies lazily danced through the air. Technical Officer Myrus was surprised to receive an urgent call from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs telling him to go to the Ainank Airport.

The superpower Mu had a private airport. They could only fly the wealthy, and only when the sun was bright and the weather was good, but they did indeed have a private airline. As far as he knew, private transportation by air was still limited to the highest ranking countries of the Holy Mirishial Empire and Mu, so it served as proof of their status.

Technical Officer Myrus used a vehicle with an internal combustion engine developed in Mu called a "car" to travel to the Ainank Airport air force base. But why was he being urgently summoned there in the first place? After idling in the waiting room for twenty minutes, clack... Two members of the military and a pair of diplomats entered the room.

"This is Technical Officer Myrus," the military staff introduced to the diplomats. "He is a technical officer in our army, and, although he is young, his mechanical skills are well-respected."

"Technical Officer Myrus, at your service," Myrus offered, smiling amiably at the diplomats.

"We apologize for the inconvenience."

Everyone sat down.

"How should we explain this... We called you to request an investigation of an unknown country and their technology."

"Are you talking about the Gra Valkas Empire?"

They gave an unexpected answer.

"No no, not them. They're a newly-emerged country. Earlier today, a white patterened gray boat appeared in the ocean east of Mu. The navy was sent to receive it, and it appears there was a special envoy from The Vespechann Union aboard requesting to open diplomatic relations with our country. While there is nothing rare about a country wanting to form ties with us, the concern was... their ship did not have any sails."

"Are you saying..."

"The magical detectors detected nothing, so it's not a magic-powered ship. We believe it's a ship powered by machinery."

"That was also I first thought..."

"It gets better. We requested a rendez-vous at our Ainank Airport, in order to show off our technology to them, and they requested permission to fly there as well. When we asked whether they would arrive on wyvern, in hopes of perhaps gleaning some information about the geography of their country, they responded that, if it was acceptable, they would come by aircraft."

"!!!!!!!!!!!"

"According to our aircraft in the lead, The Union's vehicle was traveling at 160 kilometers per hour, and it was too late for us to adjust our speed to match. I asked an air force pilot, hypothetically, what would happen if combat broke out with that machine, and he replied that our aircraft would certainly not lose to it. Well, either way, the simple fact that they have working aircraft is reason enough to be wary."

"However, their method of flight differs from ours. We've never seen a flying vehicle like it. So, Officer Myrus, that's where you come in."

"According to what they tell us, The Union is outside the civilized area, east of the Third Civilization's continent Fillades. But their aircraft's technology far surpasses what the Parpaldia Empire has. Our diplomatic conference will be in one week, so you have been assigned to take care of them, bring them sightseeing and such. During that time, show them our level of technology, but also try to determine their level as well."