The Different Worlds

Pearl of the Orient

Chapter 4

"The Philippines is in a strategic position. It is both East and West, right and left, rich and poor. We are neither here nor there."

-Imelda Marcos

Qua-Toyne, Qua-Toyne Principality

Qua-Toyne Residential Building

January 25, 2026/1639

The sun is beginning to rest on the horizon and the moon is rising as it stead.

The Filipino Ambassador is walking to his room followed by his security forces by his side on all times.

He opened up the door and revealed a living quarter for him to rest and stay for the time being.

The security team searched the room for bugs or listening devices in case they are being listened.

He removed his magical necklace to prevent the device to translate his dialogues.

As the room is cleared, one of his security personnel brought a clothed heavy box and removed the cloth to show to be a field radio. He then turned on the field radio and a moment of static interference as he tries to calibrate the radio frequency to the BRP Gabriela Silang on the Maihark Port.

Ambassador Abueva handed over the microphone and tries to speak with the ship.

"BRP Gabriela Silang 4DFZ-9, this is Papa-Charlie, do you read me. Over"

A moment of static transmission till a voice replied back to radio.

"Papa-Charlie, this is Gabriela Silang 4DFZ-9 we read you, loud and clear. Over"

A spark of satisfaction came in to the room as they establish good communication to the BRP Gabriela Silang on the Maihark Port.

The ship and the other two corvette escort ship for security reasons are relaying messages to each other and passed them to the Ring on the other side from Earth.

"The diplomatic talks went smoothly as it's supposed to be. They want to send their representative to our country for better insight for both of our country's." The ambassador answered.

"Well, it seems like we must ready to roll the red carpet and the travel plan for their arrival. "

"Likewise, don't worry about us, the people here are kind and friendly on meeting with us."

"Nonetheless doesn't hurt to bring some protection in case any dangers that can endanger you."

"I can hold my own very much." He reclaimed to himself.

"Oh yeah!" The Captain of the BRP Gabriela Silang remembered something. "There's a warning from Naval Command that possible for a incoming low pressure and possibly a orange heavy rainfall arriving to Metro Manila."

"Roger that, gonna give a heads up to our companions of our weather forecast. Over and Out."

Quatoyne, Qua-toyne Principality

Government Conference Area (Lotus Garden)

January 25, 2026/1639

The conference table is seated by officials and bureaucrats deciding on sending who will be traveled to the Philippines.

Prime Minister Kanata stand up on his seat and request the members to listen to his answer.

"I know that it's risky to send one of our people to a mysterious country that has been discovered lately. But it can benefit if the country possesses extraordinary creations that can bolster our country."