Watertown's Temporary Highest Command Center.
Thirty top executives from Autreynia stood in stunned silence, their eyes wide in disbelief at the unimaginable scene before them.
That wasn't just a regular war. It was the end of Autreynia!
Autreynia's top defense experts had seen similar scenes of devastation before, but only in simulations within the strategic planetary laboratory.
Those had been mere illusions—alien attacks on Earth imagined by Autreynian minds. But now, it was all too real.
After the destruction of the nuclear weapons test site at Autreynia's National Energy Base in Nevareon, the high-ranking officials at Watertown's Temporary High Command Center finally realized the situation they were facing.
Stiles shouted, "Three nuclear bombs couldn't even stop Divine Drakebane, and we've been hit harder than ever!
"Listen up! If we don't face the truth, if we continue to act like world leaders, Divine Drakebane will wipe Autreynia out completely!"
Lucentia sat frozen, struggling to accept the reality unfolding before him.
The military experts and global strategists exchanged glances. They all knew that unless Autreynia's top officials immediately showed humility and surrendered to Divine Drakebane, Stiles' warnings would become their grim future.
Rexha, the Minister of Defense and Foreign Affairs, stood up. "Mr. Lucentia, Mr. President, military experts," he began, "Autreynia's military bases around the world are being expelled by other nations. They're demanding that we pull out our forces.
"The reason is simple—if we don't, their countries are at risk of Divine Drakebane's wrath."
The room fell silent.
If such words had been spoken at any other time, high-ranking officials in Autreynia would have acted immediately to punish the rebels, make them pay, and change the current leadership. However, the military leaders and politicians stayed silent.
It was clear to everyone that Autreynia was on the verge of collapse. With most of its military bases destroyed, what right did Autreynia have to command others? If they couldn't even defend themselves, how could they control anyone else?
"Mr. Lucentia, urgent intelligence from the Secret Intelligence Division!" the command center secretary broke the silence.
"It's from Tanqueria. Three minutes ago, their Black Ocean and Panacea fleets were resupplying. They've received orders to head into Panacea and Yaspian Oceans for spring training with live ammunition."
Lucentia and the Alliance Council Speaker abruptly stood up. Everyone knew what that military action from Tanqueria meant.
It was a dangerous sign. If Tanqueria's fleets took advantage of the situation, Autreynia would lose any chance of recovery.
Divine Drakebane wanted Autreynia's submission, but Tanqueria sought its destruction.
"Mr. Lucentia, four Draconian fleets are heading toward Harmont Islands."
"Mr. Lucentia, Cigarria is also making moves."
"Criele's aircraft carrier group has left Yaspian Ocean and entered Panacea!"
"Report—Calistara demands full autonomy! Alabryn wants high autonomy! Alo is seeking independence from Autreynia! Azrien ... "
A series of reports from the Secret Intelligence and Foreign Affairs Division shocked everyone present.
...
As Autreynia suffered a brutal attack from Divine Drakebane, the entire world seemed to lose its mind.
Regions that once feared Autreynia now unleashed their anger against it. People who had long been oppressed by Autreynia demanded reparations for their losses.
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