Galactic Empire in New World

Part 8 Chapter 46B The Bomber

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Gra Valkas Empire, Ragna.
Palace bunker.

Emperor Gralux was seen walking in circles in his study by the prime minister, Xand Pascal, and Cielia Oudwin. Cielia was asked to meet Emperor Gralux directly because she was the only one who had directly interacted with the Myto Empire and Mu Empire at the 11-country conference.

In the end, Emperor Gralux returned to his workplace and sat there.

"We continue to face defeat. Gesta's report indicates that the Mu Empire still relies on biplanes, and its ships remain rudimentary. Similarly, reports suggest that the Myto Empire's technology level is comparable to ours, yet we maintain a technological advantage. However, military reports reveal our continuous losses to the Mu Empire, with the Myto Empire supplying the Mu Empire with far more advanced technology than we do. What exactly is going on, Miss Cielia?" asked Emperor Gralux.

Cielia became quite scared hearing that. She understood that there was a difference between the report she gave to her superior Gesta and the report Gesta presented to Gra Valkas' leadership.

"Please forgive me, your highness. I actually gave a detailed report on this. But I don't understand why it didn't reach His Majesty." Cielia said.

"Then, what did the report say?" said Emperor Gralux.

"In the report, I stated that the technology possessed by the Myto Empire is so high, that even the so-called strongest country in Elysia, HME, is quite afraid of a mere ambassador from the Myto Empire." Cielia said.

"Oh, yeah? So they know the technological level and strength of the Myto Empire." Emperor Gralux said.

"That's right, your highness. What was even more astonishing was the conversation between the representatives of the Mu Empire and the Annonrial Empire. Myto Empire seems to have a complete picture of the Annonrial Empire, even including the energy output used by the entire Annonrial Empire. From the few times I've heard, it's possible that the Myto Empire has access to space, and both the Mu Empire and HME are benefiting from that by gaining intelligence that can only be obtained if you observe from space." Cielia said.

"From space? That's impossible. Although we know it's possible because we also have rocketry technology, but to make a device capable of observing from space is something beyond reason." The prime minister said.

"Then how can they know a detailed map of the Annonrial Empire? Even know the exact energy output of all Annonrial Empire countries." asked Cielia.

The prime minister was silent at Cielia's words.

"Then they have a detailed map of us?" asked Emperor Gralux.

"I think so, Your Majesty. That's why the Mu Empire easily found and destroyed our military targets in their attack yesterday." Cielia said.

"Damn, Myto. That's why we couldn't make a surprise attack, and also all our forces were known by the Mu Empire." Xand Pascal said.

"There's another unconfirmed thing that's much more terrifying. One of our sources, who is part of the Mu Empire's inner circle, has calculated the technological distance between the countries in Elysia. When I got this data, Gra Valkas was 30 years behind the Mu Empire, and HME was about 40 years behind the Mu Empire. It was possible because of the technological assistance from the Myto Empire. Also, can you guess how far is the technological distance between the Mu Empire and the Myto Empire?" asked Cielia.