Outside the window, the twilight ocean churned with inky waves. The occasional lonely cry of a seabird pierced the sky, only to be swallowed by an even heavier silence. The only sound was the rhythmic tick-tock of the electronic clock on the wall, each tick pounding on everyone's frayed nerves.
Finally, the chief representative chosen by the various Player Alliances of the Sakura Country Realm was the first to break the stalemate. He leaned forward abruptly, slammed his palm on the tabletop, and spoke with resolute finality.
"I say we fight!"
Before his words had even faded, a low stir rippled through the conference room.
He raised a hand to quiet the room, his gaze sweeping over everyone present before continuing in a heavy tone.
"On one condition: the Eagle Country players must publicly share the method for using your 'Immigration BUG'!"
