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American Intimidation and the Sacrifice of Japanese Pride
The atmosphere in the virtual meeting room was tense.
The American general continued his instructions in a commanding tone, as if the Japanese officials were his subordinates.
“You must tell the world that those scientists are conducting illegal exploration. They are criminals.”
He turned to look at the Japanese Defense Minister on the screen.
“And you… You have to admit that YOU were the one who invited us. ”
“Tell the press that Japan requested US military assistance to quell the rebellion. Therefore, our presence in Antarctica is legal at the invitation of an ally.”
“About torture?” The general smiled sarcastically. “That was your idea too. Just say you asked us to conduct an ‘intensive interrogation’ to extract information.”
Helpless Anger
The Japanese Defense Minister’s face turned bright red with shame and anger. His dignity had been trampled upon.
“Sir!” he protested in a trembling voice.
“It’s true we asked for your help in eliminating the traitors. But we NEVER asked you to torture our people in such a sadistic manner!”
“How can we explain this to the Japanese people?! If we admit to ordering you to torture, our cabinet will collapse! The people will hang us!”
The American general slammed the table.
“BASTARD!” he shouted.
“I don’t care how you explain yourselves to your people!”
His eyes glared sharply through the camera.
“I only care about how I save the face of the United States!”
“There are only two choices: You admit your mistake and save this alliance, or we will destroy your reputation even further.”
The threat is real. Japan is aware of its position. As a “junior partner,” it has no bargaining power against the “Big Brother.”
They were forced to eat the dirt thrown by America, and had to smile while saying “Thank you”.
The World Awaits an Explanation
Out there, the clock is ticking.
Reporters from CNN, the BBC, Al Jazeera, and all the world’s major media outlets had gathered in the White House press room. Cameras were flashing, ready to broadcast the big lie of the century.
The world is outraged. Protests have erupted in London, Paris, and Tokyo.
But inside that closed room, a dirty scenario was being agreed upon.
The truth will be buried. Japan will be sacrificed. And the United States will once again try to wash its hands of the blood it spilled on the white ice of Antarctica.
