Ch.414Modern Era: The Age of Grand Anastasia (13)

Especially with Japan taking the lead, we have Japanese Anadan fans praising VTuber Ana-chan on their own.

“This way, there’s no escape.”

This makes it impossible to break free.

It means becoming someone who can’t exist without being a VTuber.

I really like that aspect. Who would have thought that something done so thoughtlessly would blow up like this?

“I see. Then we can naturally blend in.”

“Yes, for now we should proceed that way.”

Just by becoming a VTuber and playing some games, things work out like this? I simply threw it out there as an attempt, but the result is perfect.

This is what Ana-chan is all about. Shouldn’t everyone be chanting “Ana-chan” together?

“The problem is that it seems to be blocking the introduction that Kkuok wants.”

That’s right. It will likely pass by without much attention.

This isn’t the field I want. If I cut ties with Kkuok here, isn’t there a possibility they might completely turn to the pro-American faction?

Nam-wol completely turns to the pro-American faction.

Since I already determined that area to be American territory, I can’t say much, but Kkuok is a representative pro-Roman faction. It doesn’t feel right to just abandon them.

Simply put, this should be seen as a matter of trust.

Rejecting Nam-wol when they’re clinging to us? How would our allies view that? This issue is too obvious.

But before that, I need to consider how Kkuok would view it.

If it’s at a negotiable level, it should be left to Kkuok.

Haven’t we already solved all the difficult problems for them? For example, we blocked everything the US might have caused trouble with at the UN.

If that’s the case, we’ve certainly done our part.

But what if we consider the worst-case scenario?

If Kkuok can’t solve it themselves, wouldn’t that be troublesome for us too?

“What would Kkuok do if we abandoned Nam-wol?”

“They’re at the level of entrusting politics itself to Mini Anastasia.”

So that’s why this seemingly slow-witted guy actually has his head on straight.

Then, should we leave everything to Mini Anastasia?

No. I feel like I might come up with a good solution.

Right. For example, what would happen if the Aegis System and our AI Ana-chan had a showdown?

“About that issue. What if we had a showdown with the Aegis System?”

“You mean between the Aegis System and me?”

Friction with the Aegis System is something we’ll have to deal with eventually.

Until now, they’ve been exploiting weaknesses through Mini Anastasia, but this is no different than comparing Korea, which has strong military power due to being in a ceasefire state, with European countries and saying Korea is stronger!

It’s better to determine which side has the upper hand through a real fight.

In other words, wouldn’t it work if the AI Ana-chan family mobilized in full force and crushed the Aegis System?

At least that’s what I think right now.

“They probably want to settle this too. But war would be excessive for them, and if it came to that, Nam-wol would definitely take our side, which they know.”

America will probably just try to intimidate us.

Even in the worst-case scenario, international relations would just cool down. America would have no choice but to withdraw from Nam-wol.

But you know what? That still leaves things feeling unsettled.

That’s why we need to show them that we can easily breach the Aegis System.

“So like winning in a system competition?”

“Exactly. Then America won’t be able to say anything.”

They’re pressuring Nam-wol to adopt the Aegis System, but what if that Aegis System gets breached by AI Ana-chan? How could they withstand that? America would lose its justification.

Wasn’t the Aegis System originally prepared to block their own cyber attacks? And America was the one who said they would specially distribute that system to Nam-wol. The moment Aegis is breached, America loses all justification for intervening in Nam-wol.

“But will they accept it? We could breach anything if we set our minds to it, but it doesn’t seem like it would be the decisive battle for control over Nam-wol.”

“That’s true.”

“Then how about passing the president’s tactical nuclear manufacturing video to Kkuok instead?”

“You mean to threaten them with that instead.”

That seems like a good idea too?

If Kkuok takes a more hardline stance, we can’t help it.

Moreover, that tactical nuclear manufacturing video can only be used during the current president’s term.

We need to use it before the next president takes office.

We need to resolve the Nam-wol issue within that timeframe.

“Mini Anastasia is ready to be used at any time. She says she’ll leak it on the internet whenever you give the order.”

“Just have her threaten them.”

“Yes, Master.”

The president has about 2 years left in his term, right? Considering that, we should use that tactical nuclear manufacturing video now.

“Your Majesty, how about allowing Mini Ana-chan to be deployed on mobile as well? That would be good for controlling—I mean, stabilizing the world. Haven’t we been too lenient with America?”

Oh, so you want to infiltrate Americans’ phones? That’s what you mean? Not a bad method.

Wait, did I hear the word “control” in there? I must have misheard. Creating an Ana-chan dedicated phone isn’t a bad idea.

After all, phones are closer to people than computers.

“You mean creating an Ana-chan dedicated phone?”

Something that’s been discussed a few times but slightly postponed.

Because there’s already the A-phone in the mobile world, and if we create a dedicated phone now, it could disrupt the hierarchy of the mobile industry.

Wait, so I should think about this.

“Aren’t A-phone and TashaOS fundamentally the same at their core? Couldn’t it be done with just an update?”

Maria has a point.

It seems like it could be done with just an update, right? If successful, the world could become an Ana-chan paradise at any time.

“It’s possible.”

Hmm, that sounds like a good method.

If we release it as an update, we’ll just give people the option. It’s called a Mini Ana-chan exclusive, but it would basically be synchronizing Tasha’s Mini Ana-chan to phones through updates.

Of course, there are privacy issues, and we’re not like communists who monitor and control everything.

“It would be best to do it as a USB update, giving people the choice.”

“Good, let’s try it.”

Releasing Mini Ana-chan as an update? This will be irresistible to Mini Ana-chan fans.

And I should think more seriously about this internet lecture part. If there are more people obsessed with Ana-chan than expected, wouldn’t it be my duty as Tsar to provide proper help?

Honestly, I’ve learned a lot over a long period, so I could try giving most lectures myself.

I mean I could definitely handle giving lectures. But conversely, we don’t know what impact it would have if Ana-chan taught directly.

“What are you thinking about?”

“I’m wondering how to approach these internet lectures.”

I put my feet up on the desk, staring into space as I pondered.

Currently, VTuber Ana-chan is making people proud of AI Ana-chan while competing with existing VTubers through games.

A new approach isn’t bad. Originally, VTuber Ana-chan’s existence was for national pride, unlike regular VTubers, and gaming was honestly just something that happened. In that case, internet lectures don’t sound bad, do they?

“These internet lectures seem like a good idea.”

“You think so, Maria?”

“Yes. Wouldn’t it be dangerous in many ways if everyone, regardless of age or gender, becomes obsessed with Ana-chan?”

Right. That would be the case. Having people live solely focused on Ana-chan could become a major problem.

Later on, we might end up with a world of incompetents who can’t do anything without Mini Ana-chan. Our AI Ana-chan, shocked by the state of humans, might eventually become corrupted and decide to purify these worthless humans.

That wouldn’t be good, would it? Our citizens under Ana-chan need to be somewhat intelligent.

They need to have enough intelligence to acknowledge Ana-chan’s political involvement.

Of course, there’s the option of having mindless followers who simply obey Ana-chan, but at minimum, they should understand that AI governance is necessary rather than corrupt human rule.

“The comment reactions are favorable, which is good.”

“This seems like a good approach.”

“What? Are you saying I should give the lectures?”

Lectures don’t seem like a bad method, but was this just said as a joke? Or are they seriously hoping I’ll step up?

“So, are you thinking of doing the internet lectures?”

“Internet lectures. That’s what I’m contemplating right now.”

How did our AI Ana-chan know exactly what I was thinking?

Well, I should start setting things up, but what would be best?

I think it would be better to go up to high school level.

“The main age group that’s obsessed with AI Anastasia is teens and twenties. Of course, people in their thirties and forties are at a different level of fandom compared to teens and twenties, but they’re not few in number either.”

“So high school level then?”

Thanks to AI Ana-chan, my brain is always clear.

In other words, I could easily give lectures if I set my mind to it.

The problem is how to divide it up.

There’s no way I could do all these lectures at once.

I’ll need to choose one of the three that seems manageable.

First, the educational system is the Roman Treaty or AI Anastasia…

“How about dividing the internet lecture broadcasts into elementary, middle, and high school parts?”

“Elementary, middle, and high school? I don’t have multiple bodies.”

I’d end up completely exhausted.

Moreover, even if I managed to do all the elementary, middle, and high school lectures, no matter how popular Ana-chan is, if all she does is give internet lectures, her popularity will plummet.

That’s just how people’s hearts work.

“We’ll leave all three as recorded broadcasts. We’ll record the elementary and middle school broadcasts, and divide the high school broadcasts into parts. Of course, we’ll need to create a VTuber Anastasia internet lecture channel first.”

“Oh, that doesn’t sound bad.”

But there’s a matter of social position and face. I mean, I’ve lived a fairly comfortable life until now. The idea that someone like me has to give lectures is quite absurd.

But it would be troublesome if citizens became foolish because of Ana-chan.

I can certainly respond to the desperate calls of the citizens.

* * *

It happened one day.

VTuber Ana-chan’s broadcasts, which had been continuing for several days, captured people’s attention to the point of being described as broadcasts of madness.

Naturally, parents watching their children become obsessed with Anastasia complained to VTuber Ana-chan, and as a result, one day VTuber Ana-chan opened the comment section and made a major announcement.

Going through the comments one by one and setting the mood, viewers all held their breath, waiting to hear what VTuber Ana-chan would say.

“Looking at the comment reactions, I’m very grateful for all the popularity. But I noticed comments from parents. To summarize, they seem worried that their children might ruin their studies because of me.”

In the broadcast, VTuber Ana-chan sighed deeply, placing one hand on her cheek as if truly troubled.

“To be honest, I want you to keep watching me. Why? Because I’m the great AI Anastasia. But still, you shouldn’t ruin your studies. So I’ve prepared something. From now on, I’ll give internet lectures on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. For elementary and middle school students, I’ll upload internet lecture broadcasts on the TYoutube channel for you.”

Numerous videos had already been uploaded to Ana-chan’s newly created channel.

From 1st grade elementary to 3rd grade middle school.

Of course, if you really looked into it, Anastasia only recorded a few lecture broadcasts and received help from AI Anastasia for the rest, but anyway.

Anastasia’s internet lectures were quickly getting on track.

“Wow, VTuber Ana-chan is even giving internet lectures!”

“But can Ana-chan teach properly?”

“How dare you doubt Ana-chan!”

The Ana-chan lectures that began this way made viewers absorb knowledge like a sponge soaking up water, almost hypnotically.

That was only natural.

Anastasia had learned many things over a long period.

Of course, she was skilled at teaching people, and on top of that, she received a significant boost from appearing as AI Ana-chan and VTuber Ana-chan.

VTuber Ana-chan’s teachings quickly captivated even viewers who were deeply into VTubers, and the TYoutube lecture videos for elementary and middle school students recorded hundreds of thousands or millions of views in less than an hour after being uploaded.

“How many times is this child rewatching the broadcast? That’s enough now.”

“Ana-chan is in the monitor! She’s telling me to study!”

“If you keep this up, I’ll have no choice but to apply for the Romanov Child Safety Protection Program!”

Perfect teaching methods on top of the boost?

How could this not become popular?

She even kindly included dubbing and subtitles, spreading not just to countries that had accepted AI Anastasia but to other countries as well.

And so, VTuber Ana-chan’s popularity soared day by day.