Washington, Pentagon.
The late-night lights couldn't dispel the anxiety and oppressive atmosphere permeating the Emergency Operations Center.
On the huge electronic screen, a real-time situation map of Northern Illiguo was displayed. The red arrow representing the 1515 Armed was like a menacing poison snake, bursting aggressively from the position of Titrick, heading straight for the blue mark representing Hulmatu.
The blue defensive circle was constantly flashing and shrinking, and the numbers indicating the enemy and our forces' comparison beside it were shocking.
Admiral Miller tugged at his tightly buttoned collar, finding it somewhat difficult to breathe.
The detailed battle report that had just been delivered was spread before him, filled with glaring words like "defeat," "collapse," "unable to establish an effective defense line," "Commander Colonel Kote committed suicide."
