Most of these stories were exceeding well over 30 chapters or more, right? Some say that if you publish a story that had a LOT of chapters, more readers will be paying attention to it. It may seems difficult to write one but when it pays off, it will be quite opportunistic. Anyway, here's Chapter 29. Have fun reading, everyone!

PS: Since I said that, I also have a long list of tasks to keep my "Splerinian Yihe" war story ongoing. Take note that this story also links with my war fiction story as well.

Chapter 29 - The Night Before The Operation

Splero and Nick went to the kitchen as Michelle and Chimpan help each other out in placing the piping hot potatoes, Japanese sushi, Chinese dumplings, gelatin desserts and some Oriental tea. As the two sat down, Judy returned and she was wearing her usual civilian clothes. Splero was so surprised to see her stunning beauty that he was in a frozen-like state.

"You ok, Sire?" - Chimpan asked -

Splero regained his consciousness.

"Err...I'm ok, Chimpan. Looks like I'm carried away by something." - Splero replied -

Judy giggled at his reply to Chimpan. She could even tell that he was also blushing.

"I get it now. You're blushing since you saw me with these clothes." - Judy said -

"I-I...Umm...W-Well." - Splero stammered -

Judy giggled.

"Just don't force yourself about it, Splero. Nick already knew it." - Judy reassured -

Nick had a big and confusing question mark on his head about what Judy just said. Splero cleared his throat as he took a seat.

"Ok, guys. I'll lead for tonight's grace." - Splero said -

They all then say grace for tonight's meals. The grace ended quickly but in a proper way.

"Ok, guys. Let's eat for the night's expectations." - Splero declared -

They then started eating. While Nick, Judy and Michelle continued, Splero and Chimpan grabbed hold their chopsticks. Judy took notice.

"Hey, Splero." - Judy called -

"Yeah?" - Splero responded -

"Are you a Japanese citizen?" - Judy asked -

"Yes but I'm not a full Japanese citizen yet, Hopps." - Splero replied -

"Why not?" - Nick asked, curious -

"Because Emperor Splero had a lot of mixed relationships with other Asian countries in the world, Nick. He even changed his personal nationalities to keep the ties he made with the foreigners too." - Chimpan explained, holding a cup of piping hot Oriental tea -

"He's right. Not only I'm a semi-Japanese citizen, I'm also a semi-citizen with the people of the Chinese, Koreans, Vietnamese and even the Filipinos." - Splero added -

He then took a big bite on a simple sushi wedged in his chopsticks.

"My love, do you have any more forms of citizenship yet to be revealed?" - Michelle asked -

"Yes, my Michelle. I also have forms of citizenship with the Hawaiians and the Americans as well." - Splero replied -

"Whoa. That's all for being an emperor?" - Nick realized -

"An emperor that proclaimed his very self-proclaimed monarchy through charisma and corruption, Nick? Well...I could say a good firm "yes" on that question." - Splero answered, grinning -

He then snickered. Nick snickered as well but in a nervous manner. They continued on eating.

After dinner, Splero places all of the dishes in the dishwasher while he let Michelle and Chimpan to rest. With the dishes being cleaned at once, Splero sighed in relief and he wiped away a few drops of sweat from his forehead with his sponging rag. He then approaches to Chimpan.

"Chimpan, can you handle with my arsenals for me? I'm going to take a shower before our bedtime." - Splero requested -

"Sure, Sire. Please go ahead." - Chimpan acknowledged -

As Splero went upstairs, Michelle gazes to Chimpan.

"What arsenals?" - Michelle asked -

"Oh, that? Well, he means about the equipment that we're going to use for the projected police operation. He asked me to handle those for him." - Chimpan replied -

"I understand that." - Michelle said -

Chimpan stood up from his seat and he went to the Supplies Room. There, he could see Nick and Judy inside.

"Hey, guys." - Chimpan greeted -

"Chimpan, are these were Splero's weapons?" - Judy asked -

"Yes, Judy. Those were military grade weapons indeed. We're going to bring these to the ZPD for the operation in the Rainforest District." - Chimpan replied -

Judy couldn't say a thing anymore. The crates full of stashed guns and ammunition took control of her. She then turned to Nick and she could tell that he was now shaking.

"Slick, are you ok?" - Judy asked -

"Nothing, Carrots...except for those grenades right there." - Nick replied, timidly and pointing a finger on a opened crate full of Model 24 Stielhandgranate grenades -

"I could see that, Nick. Just don't touch them." - Judy reassured him -

Judy then grabbed hold a unloaded pistol from a crate. She then realized about it.

"Hey, Chimpan." - Judy called -

"Yes, Judy?" - Chimpan responded -

"Ain't this is the same sidearm that Splero carried in his holster on ZPD duty?" - Judy asked -

"Let me see it, Judy." - Chimpan requested -

She then handed it to Chimpan. The light brown monkey examined it closely.

"Ah. This is a Nambu pistol, Judy. This old Japanese World War 2-era handgun is Emperor Splero's favorite." - Chimpan replied -

"Why does he liked old World War 2 surpluses?" - Nick asked -

"Because Splero wanted to make fair use of these weapons." - Chimpan replied -

Splero then went down.

"Guys, let's work on those equipment later. For right now, we should get some rest for our police operation by dawn." - Splero said -

"Ok, Splero. We'll be going to bed later." - Chimpan replied -

Splero nodded and he left to check with Michelle.

"Michelle?" - Splero called -

"Yes?" - Michelle responded -

"It's time for bed now. We have big work tomorrow." - Splero said -

Michelle nodded.

This is the end of Chapter 29. The police operation was now at their doorsteps. Stay tuned for Chapter 30, everyone!