To the outside world, the Far East had been out of contact for several hours.
Many were anxiously awaiting news.
Even those without loved ones in the Far East couldn't ignore the impending catastrophe, one that could fall upon anyone at any time.
Who could remain indifferent?
Everyone was waiting—for a result.
This result would clearly demonstrate whether humanity's foundations were strong enough to withstand the impending collapse.
Einstein and Sigurd sensed the direction public opinion was heading.
"We need to resolve this quickly, and with a remarkable result. Otherwise, the hard-earned confidence and courage in our civilization will suffer a major blow," Einstein analyzed, rubbing her temples in frustration.
The problem was that the casualties were already staggering.
No matter how it was presented, there would be discontent and fear once it was made public.
For the moment, even someone as smart as Einstein couldn't figure out how to minimize the impact.
Human hearts can be as resilient as steel, but sometimes, they can also be as fragile as paper.
Sigurd, while organizing the battle lines and planning troop deployments, was silent for a moment before speaking:
"Broadcast it. Show the world the footage of our main forces landing in combat."
"...That's not a bad idea. The casualties have already happened, but using the bravery and strength of our warriors to overshadow the pessimism is feasible. However, the surrenderists still exist. I'm afraid they'll seize this opportunity to cause trouble. It would be strange if they didn't show their presence."
"Disable the comments section. I'll choose the footage. We need to show the brutality of the situation, but also humanity's tenacity and strength. The surrenderists... there will always be those who drag us down, but fortunately, they're the minority. We'll clean them up as needed."
"Alright, I'll initiate a vote. I'll cast my support."
Einstein spoke calmly, and the proposal was submitted to the decision-making body comprised of high-ranking officials from Schicksal, Anti-Entropy, and various countries.
Ten minutes later, the proposal was approved.
At that moment, the true main force officially entered the stage.
Under the watchful eyes of the world, legions of towering Titans emerged from the ocean waves like a silent army from myth.
Drones swarmed across the skies, and youthful, energetic figures dashed across the screen one after another.
Spaceships, heavy artillery, flashes of electricity, flames—countless technological weapons, both known and unknown, seemed to blanket the sky.
They filled the horizon as they made their way into the Far East...
There was no explanation or narration, but the crowded yet orderly scene undeniably displayed humanity's strength, leaving viewers breathless, followed by a swell of pride and passion.
The scene shifted to the chaotic and devastated city, where Fu Hua, Welt, and others effortlessly slaughtered the pseudo-Herrscher, beings that seemed like gods or demons reborn.
Though brief, the battle scenes were awe-inspiring.
Following them were the warriors already engaged on the battlefield, fighting to the death against the collapse.
The scarred Titan legions, the heavily injured Valkyries, and the ever-sacrificing special forces tugged at the heartstrings of viewers, moving them deeply.
There were also many scenes of battlegrounds littered with bodies and strewn with blood and gore, which chilled viewers to the bone.
All of this was real.
The truth was laid bare without hesitation—terrifying yet also admirable.
Gradually, the main forces entered the battlefield.
Honkai beasts continually assaulted the defensive line, trying to break through the soldiers who were giving their lives to protect the rear civilians.
But then, the Valkyries' spears and swords tore through the beasts' bodies, while the heavy, silent Titans crushed their remains underfoot, unstoppable as they shattered every threat.
Various weapons fired, turning battlefields full of Honkai beasts and the Honkai Zombies into seas of fire.
Swarms of drones descended from the sky, engulfing the beast hordes and leaving behind no trace of armor or scales.
Or they simply triggered chain nuclear explosions, engulfing everything in blinding white light.
Rescue units followed closely behind, providing aid to survivors, distributing food and water, leaving medical personnel behind, and then quickly rejoining the front lines, pressing deeper into the battlefield.
Some online viewers had complaints about not being able to post comments, but as the footage unfolded, they gradually forgot about it.
Instead, they watched in silence and focus.
Some held their breath, others clenched their fists, and still others sighed with relief, their emotions shifting with the changing scenes.
People saw a Valkyrie, her hands missing, sitting in a corner, smiling through her tears upon seeing the arriving main forces.
They saw Titans crushing through beast hordes, leaving one small blank area, where a bloodstained Valkyrie descended from the sky to rescue a little girl protected by her parents' bodies, gently ruffling her hair.
There were so many more scenes like this…
The situation was grave, but humanity's strength was driving out the Honkai.
In full view of the world, they were saving it.
…
One hour later, Wendy, surrounded by a whirlwind, placed the restraining device on the fallen, unmoving Herrscher of Ice.
Two hours later, Fu Hua pierced through the 42nd and final pseudo-Herrscher that appeared in the war, gently laying them down before raising her eyes to the devastated city, now devoid of enemies, and sighing softly with a gaze full of compassion.
Three hours later, Titans, Valkyries, and countless aerial weapons surrounded the last city still occupied by Honkai beasts and Honkai Zombies, focusing their fire and reducing the city to rubble in one powerful strike.
Finally, the screen showed silhouettes of cities one after another.
[Sky City: Honkai energy levels reduced to safety levels.]
[Kawanagi City: Honkai energy levels reduced to safety levels.]
[Six Cities: Honkai energy levels reduced to safety levels.]
[Minhua City: Honkai energy levels reduced to safety levels.]
[… Safety level.]
[… Safety level.]
In the end, a satellite image of the Far East showed red danger zones gradually turning green, until there was no trace of red left on the entire map.
The broadcast ended.
With this, humanity was victorious.
...
Sigurd's fingers finally paused.
Beside him, Kiana gently wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief.
In this war, Sigurd was undoubtedly the busiest person.
Real-time data analysis, large-scale troop deployment, frontline command, monitoring public opinion, logistics, coordinating orders for the worker drones, managing top-tier combat units, and even personally eliminating a Herrscher and several pseudo-Herrschers that others hadn't been able to handle in time.
Without Sigurd, this battle could not have ended so quickly.
Without Sigurd, there wouldn't have been such a united, unstoppable force.
Bronya handed him some water.
Sin Mal brought over some food.
Sigurd sat down on a dirty, slightly damaged chair that someone had dragged over from somewhere.
Kiana instinctively moved behind him to give his shoulders a massage.
To be honest, her technique was rough, but the strength was just right.
With Sigurd's physique, he could enjoy it perfectly.
After taking a few bites, he looked up and surveyed the people around him.
The Black Armor Trio, who had been with him from the start; Wendy, still unable to fully contain her Honkai energy; Alliance Leader Welt; Fu Hua with the Xuanyuan Sword on her back; Durandal clad in golden armor; Anti-Entropy members such as Cocolia, Raiden Ryoma, and Sun Tan; and those appearing on the screen—Einstein, Raiden Mei, Amber, and the Book of Fuxi—were all present.
Sigurd's lips curved into a slight smile.
"We won."
A simple sentence, yet it brought a smile to everyone's face.
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