Marcus strolled into one of the banks in Japan's biggest city, Tokyo. This was not his Tokyo but the Tokyo of the Special Economic Zone of the Union of Solar Energy and Free Nation Power Block.
"Why hello there." He greeted the receptionist.
"Hello, if you have any enquires please use the console over there to get into the line." The woman at the reception motioned towards the console at the entrance, but Marcus ignored it.
"Of course. But I want to speak with your manager." The Emperor asked, his eyes glowing red.
Her eyes widened for a second as red rings appeared around her eyes.
"...Sure… one moment… please follow me." She got up from her chair as she motioned for him to follow her.
The Inventor smiled as he nodded before following her.
'Father's Geass is made for this.' Marcus smiled as he realised how well this power would serve him in this world. It's perfect for inflitration job like this.
As he pondered, the woman opened the doors without hesitation to the manager's office.
"Sir, Marcus Anaheim would like to speak with you." The woman said with a super serious voice.
"...Who—"
Marcus's eyes glowed as he rewired the man to serve him.
"...Of course… what can I do for you, sir?" The man's confused face disappeared and was replaced with a woshipping one.
"I would like to open an account with your bank, and of course, I want to meet with people in government. Someone with your position should have access to book a meeting."
The Emperor didn't go to some random bank. This was a major investment bank with ties to the Union's Government.
The bank helps when there is a need to buy out certain companies. Marcus walked here with a specific purpose to get into 'inner' circles. The high end of society.
With a single stroke, he shall be at the upper echelons of society.
"Of course. Such a thing is easy. I can do that for you." The man motioned for the receptionist to return to her post.
After she was gone, Marcus proceeded to make Anaheim a reality in this world.
And for money? Well, that is easy: he has arranged a meeting with the main branch where he will be able to use his gold.
Resources, something like gold, he can make it rain with it. Being the Emperor of an Empire of solar system-sized proportions comes with certain perks.
After opening an account and arranging several meetings, Marcus left his minion to continue with his work.
"Well, how did it go?" Marrybell asked Marcus as she, alongside other girls, approached him.
"How do you expect?" He asked instead of replying.
"...Father's eyes should have helped you here," Euphemia replied from his other side.
"That they did. We should go and find a house to stay." Marcus nodded. The next thing on their list was a place to stay.
"Yes! Since you have that power, we can get a great place to live in!" Milly gushed at the idea of a new house.
"You do know that Japan in this world has even less space. I doubt we find anything decent." Marrybell reminded her that the population in this world should be even higher than their Earth's before Anaheim's ascension.
"So we can get a great Flat." Milly replied with a smirk, making Marrybell groan and Euphemia nerviously laugh.
"We shall see."
Marcus pulled out his phone and used Legion to find the highest-ranked property provider.
"Hmm…"
The girls waited for him as he went through a list, then picked one.
"Good. I have one, this one can help us with not just a house, but also warehouses. I suppose I can start a company before I even register one." The Emperor chuckled as he realised that he didn't need to play by the rules.
That's what he did in his younger days, before becoming a ruler. He needs to remember those days in his current situation.
"Good. Then let's go." The group moved towards their waiting limo.
"..." Marrybell shook her head when she was reminded that these cars don't fly…
In her books, this was a step back, not forward.
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"Not bad… It's a penhouse!" Milly gushed at their new flat at the top of a skyscraper. It was two store penhouse with super large windows overlooking the city.
"Yeah. They don't have houses. They do lack space." He commented on why Penhouse. Besides, they were quite close to the centre of this large Metropolis.
Marcus is already planning, bit by bit, to acquire some assets in this place. After all, he does need a seat of power.
Not that he is in a hurry. He has two years before Gundam Exia descends from space and reveals Celestial Being's existence.
The group explored the large penthouse. It has everything one would need. Many rooms, several bathrooms, spacious living rooms, and a good-sized office.
All of that stuff is good for a cover operation and possible world conquest.
In the end. He might need this world for more than technology.
One of the things that he lacks is population size. Even now, after five years. The number of people living in his world is growing at a steady pace, but it's not enough for rapid expansion to secure the worlds he is planning to terraform and colonise.
Over a hundred million people left Earth, but when they left, Marcus noticed that some production sectors were falling.
He needs to get the population back on track.
And the best thing would be transport people from one world to another.
'Hmm…'
Marcus could turn this world into a colony. But that's later. Maybe after the Trailblazer events.
'That is a concerning event. Though I need that living metal for my projects.'
'However… reaper's inborn ability is to brainwash. Could they brainwash living metal? It is brainwaves after all that they are interested in.'
The Emperor grimaced as he realised that it could be a double-edged sword. If he brings those aliens over to his universe, they could end up brainwashed.
Now that is super dangerous…
'I need to think of something.'
"This place is awesome! I should get a few of these for our Earth. I think I will after we return." Milly said to Marcus after exploring the penthouse. She loves the view and the windows. It's simply fantastic!
"You could in the colonies when you travel." He said to her, as for now, he shelved the events that will happen in two hundred years…
"Fantastic suggestion! As expected from my husband!" Milly clapped her hands as she glided to his side. The blonde beauty smirked as she hugged Marcus.
Her actions caused a pair of sisters look at her with annoyance. Euphemia and Marrybell already had plans, but this woman joined them at the very last second!
"Yes, for now we have to infiltrate this society."
He looked at Milly, then at the rest.
"I will be depending on you girls. This time I am not starting alone. I have you all and Geass as well."
The moment he mentioned Geass, the girls nodded.
"I suppose we can use it here without bothering of consequences of our image," Marrybell concluded. On their Earth, she was an Imperial Princess; her Geass is a bit twisted, but this was not her world. The amount she cares…
Is not that much. She doesn't mind turning a bunch of people into her slaves.
"Wha!? But we don't have Geass!" Euphemia complained. This is the first time she has heard that her sister has fancy powers!
"Same! I want Geass as well!" Milly complained as she looked at her husband with a bit of annoyance.
'These two… don't they know that these powers have side effects?' Jeanne massaged her forehead. She's been with her Emperor long enough to know that these powers have consequences.
Oldrin was similar. The girl looked at these two with disbelief. They want this cursed power? She has seen her Princess turn people into dolls. People who opposed and tried to rebel against the Empire end up turned into mindless slaves when they encounter Marrybell.
"Fine… I suppose I can grant you the power you want." Marcus sighed; he couldn't resist when they looked at him like that.
"Yes! I am first!" Euphemia strolled over and looked at him with excited eyes.
The Emperor got out of Milly's hug and looked at the Pinkette before him. The code that was just below his neck began to glow. He condensed Geass energy in his palm before clenching his hand and then poking Euphemia's forehead with his right index finger.
The Geass energy flooded into her body as she covered her right eye with her hand.
"..." The group looked at her with bated breath, wondering what she got.
"W-What did you get?" Milly asked with a curious tone.
"...I-I can make… people happy?" She said while turning her gaze to Milly.
At that moment, the blonde began to smile silly as she could not control her smile.
"Hahahahaha…" All of a sudden, Milly could not control herself and started laughing while holding her stomach.
'...That's interesting…'
"I suggest you turn your Geass off as Milly needs to breathe," Marcus commented as he looked at Milly, who was on the floor laughing uncontrollably.
"...I think this is more than happiness, she made her laugh uncontrably," Marrybell commented while watching what was happening before her. Her Knight slowly nodded; she was concerned about what she just seen.
She hopes that this was not permanent, the laughing part for Milly, that is.
"O-Oh, right." Euphemia's eye stopped glowing, and Milly stopped laughing. The blonde slowly recovered as she was shaking and looking at Euphemia with a sweaty forehead while taking several deep breaths.
"B-Be careful with that!" Milly complained, it was not funny!
"Sorry…" Euphemia sheepishly smiled. She didn't completely understand how this power works!
"...whatever… at least it's not permanent… it would seem you need to maintain it to keep it working." The blonde commented as she looked at her husband.
"Once that power reaches a critical point, it could get ugly." She said to him.
"Well aware. You will need to train it, Euphie. Otherwise, the consequences could get dire. Or you will need to carry contact lenses." He explained to the pinkette.
"I know, already heard about this from Cornelia." She explained with a nod.
"Good, then we can proceed with you, Milly." He looked at one of his wives, who was waiting for this.
"Yes! I was waiting for this!" The blonde began to grin from ear to ear. It was her time to get power!
Marcus smiled at her enthusiasm as he gathered Geass energy and then gave it to her. Normally, just sharing Energy wouldn't do a thing. One would have a temporary boost in their brain activity, but Code is being used as a catalyst.
And the Code is a physical manifestation of the link to the Collective Unconsciousness. By giving Geass, one is put on a road to a higher plane of existence.
As Marcus thought about this, Milly's one eye morphed into a bird. She then turned around and looked at Euphemia.
'Of course…' The Emperor rolled his eyes. Milly wants revenge.
All of a sudden, confused Euphemia's expression morphed from confusion to anger; she started to seethe with anger, then it turned into outright envy, followed by depression.
"...what…is going on…?" The pinkette looked down; she was having a hard time understanding what was going on.
But then all of a sudden, she got hot… her cheeks turned red, her breathing turned haggard.
"Haaah~~~ what did you do to me~~" Euphemia complained as she bit her lower lip. Her gaze ended up on Marcus; she could barely control herself and not just jump on him.
"Absolute Emotional Control~ I can pull on your emotions," Milly explained before dismissing her power, and Euphemia returned to normal.
The pinkette Princess recovered as she looked at Milly with annoyance. How could she!? She almost embarrassed herself; she was close! Almost jumped on Marcus!
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