「Two hours earlier, in the Military Department conference room of Zone 19.」
Everyone in attendance sat upright, their attention fixed on the projection before them.
All attendees had surrendered their terminals and could only take notes on the meeting's key points with a pen.
The video feed was split into several screens, each centered on the highest-ranking officer from their respective military district. If a leader was unable to attend, their second-in-command took their place.
In the center of the screen was the supreme marshal of the Military Department, Menela, dressed in a black military uniform with a stern expression.
This was the Military Department headquarters' first online meeting since the beginning of winter. No one dared to be disrespectful or let their minds wander in Menela's presence.
Except for the two admirals from the First and Third Military Districts.
