The Dream Code: Yume no Kodo [Light Novel] Vol. 2 – Page 9

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The Grand Parliament of Jirca was a testament to Jirkunland’s astonishing transformation. Once a nation struggling with poverty, it had, under Master Genryu’s guidance, ascended to a pinnacle of global admiration. The building itself, a masterpiece of serene, advanced architecture, was primarily rendered in pristine white, exuding an aura of purity and purpose. Its design was not ostentatious but spoke of profound efficiency and understated majesty, a living embodiment of Jircan simplicity. Inside, the central chamber was a breathtaking space. Holographic displays shimmered with real-time data, seamlessly integrated into the polished white surfaces. The seating arrangement, a semicircular formation around a central nexus where Master Genryu presided, symbolized the collaborative spirit of the council. This was not a place of loud pronouncements, but of focused deliberation, where the future of the world was shaped by minds united in wisdom and foresight.

Mitsuru found himself among the first twenty-two members of this elite body, a select group who directly contributed to the strategic decisions shaping their world. Each member represented the zenith of Jircan society—brilliant scientists, astute military minds, unparalleled strategists. Mitsuru, though young in years, carried the weight of experience from a future ravaged by war, his presence radiating a quiet authority that belied his nascent status. He was gathering the foundational experience required to forge him into one of the finest kings the world would ever witness in the aftermath of the coming storm.

Master Genryu, recognizing Mitsuru’s unique insights and potential, bestowed upon him a significant role: head of the Artificial Intelligence Unit. This appointment was intrinsically linked to a profound gift Mitsuru had received in the dream realm—the Teardrop of Purity. This artifact held the power to command absolute obedience from any entity or being in its purest form. In Jirkunland, artificial intelligence had been developed with an unprecedented level of purity and ethical programming. Now, under Mitsuru’s stewardship, the AI units of Jirca responded to his will with flawless execution, their complex algorithms guided by his unparalleled ability to direct their tasks.

The nature of the first wave, Genryu explained to the council, was one of insidious deception. Aanza and his corrupt forces would wield cunning and deceit, orchestrating mechanisms that would ensnared nearly the entire globe. Humanity’s most intense struggle for survival would commence, with the vast majority of nations destined to fall under Aanza’s orchestrated dominion. Yet, Jirkunland, fortified by its wisdom and technology, would possess the power to resist and ultimately defeat this initial, devastating onslaught.

Mitsuru grappled with this dual existence: the devoted guardian of his five beloved companions and the strategic architect of Jirkunland’s defense. He found his motivation in the quiet moments with Ava, Yuki, Poi, Shika, and Jing, their presence a constant reminder of what he was fighting to protect. Yet, he met each parliamentary session with unwavering focus, channeling his future knowledge into actionable strategies.

“As I have perceived,” Genryu stated, his gaze sweeping across the assembled members, “Jirkunland will rise to overcome all major global powers, who will, in their blindness, find themselves united under Aanza’s deceptive banner. From this victory, Jirkunland will establish its dominion over the entire world, guiding its path for the years that follow, ensuring peace and order where chaos threatened to consume all.”