章 343: Prelude to Shock and Awe

Eight o'clock in the evening. July 9th, 1821.

Francis was alone in his room, studying the historical map of Edo with intense scrutiny. It was the most recent map available, yet Francis was well aware of its limitations and outdated content. He had ordered a seaplane to conduct aerial reconnaissance to capture updated images of Edo, aiming to identify and target key infrastructures that, when struck, would paralyze the city. Until the seaplane completed its mission, he had to make do with the outdated resources at his disposal.