Chris pointed to the digital map on the wall. Red markers blinked over three new zones: Vandora, Seltrine, and Kovash.
CHRIS:
"Seltrine is weak. We'll take it next."
AMARA:
"I'll inform the annexation unit."
CHRIS: (to Soren)
"Deploy B.A.M. Shadow Ops. I want their air defense down within 36 hours. No civilians harmed. No second chances."
SOREN:
"It'll be done, Your Excellency."
Chris stood and walked to the window. Below, the empire glowed under nightfall—his creation.
CHRIS:
"After Seltrine falls, we'll make Vandora surrender without firing a bullet. Kovash will follow."
He turned.
CHRIS:
"By this time next month, the Blackwood flag flies over all three."
No one questioned him.
He left the chamber.
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