145 Chapter 144 (1/2)

For a while, Leon and Makoto didn't hear anything interesting. They could have heard a lot more, but since Yuki wasn't all that friendly toward her kidnappers, the conversations were short. However, that was understandable.

”Do you know who is currently controlling Russia?” Leon asked.

”Yes, his name is Alexei, and he was an influential politician before the monsters appeared,” Makoto explained. ” He survived and used his knowledge to secure certain Russian facilities; the organization that controlled their satellites was one of them. With so much knowledge and power, he quickly became the most influential Russian figure. Then he built an army and started to conquer the North-Europe. If the Chinese and the Indians hadn't caused him so much trouble, he could have conquered the whole Europe one year ago.”

If he was a politician, then he knew how to work behind the scenes while making that none of his citizens discovers his dirty work. However, by the look of things, he didn't seem to be a mighty soldier. He had a powerful army, but he wasn't all that powerful. Still, Leon couldn't underestimate him. He was a man who decided to store the Angelic Bow in a chapel in the City of Vatican, after all. If he had the leisure to store such powerful weapons and make it work as a symbol to the people of Italy, he surely has a few cards hidden up his sleeve.

”I also think that Alexei himself pretends to back Seiji.” Makoto clenched his fists.

”Why do you think that?” Leon asked.

”I heard that Alexei likes Asian women quite a lot...” Makoto showed a face as if he was chewing something very unpleasant. ”Seiji intends to gain favor directly from him. By offering Yuki to him, he won't just damage our country's pride and also will seal our future, since I don't intend to have any more kids.”

”I see…” Leon said.

It was hitting two birds with a single stone, with that in mind, it wasn't a good idea to let Yuki stay with that guy for long. If they don't think of a way to rescue Yuki sooner, Makoto was bound to do something reckless. He was a powerful, hot-blooded parent, so it wouldn't surprise Leon if, at some moment, Makoto decides to attack Moscow head-on.

”Hah… your father is really a fool, princess Yuki.” Seiji said. ”I left a few men in Tokyo, and I heard some crazy things.”

Before Leon could make any plan, they heard Seiji striking a conversation.

”What is it?” Yuki showed a bored expression. ”Did the citizens of Japan already declared you the new emperor?”