LRAB Chapter 246 The War Begins!
Chapter 246 The War Begins!
Chapter 246 The War Begins!
As dusk fell, the sun slowly approached the horizon, and a magnificent sunset enveloped the west, draping the city in a radiant red glow. As the light and shadow shifted, the buildings shimmered with a unique luster.
Tan Zhixin stood on the balcony, gazing meaningfully at the setting sun, her brows furrowed in a complex expression, as if she were deep in thought.
The sound of high heels clicking behind her came from behind. Without turning around, Tan Zhixin knew who it was.
"senior."
A calm voice sounded from behind.
A smile appeared on Tan Zhixin's face as she gently turned around.
"Deputy Director Qiu, just call me Nang. I can't accept the title of 'senior'."
"You flatter me, senior. When you were at your peak, all the sisters in Lingnan followed your team. Back then, I was just a newbie." Qiu Yun smiled as she approached Tan Zhixin. "Why aren't you attending the banquet?"
Tan Zhixin sighed, turned to look at the sunset, and did not answer.
Today is a special day, perhaps a day worth commemorating for the entire world, because today marks the first time humanity has publicly established contact with other races.
This event is no less significant than a diplomatic encounter between Earth civilization and extraterrestrial civilization.
This not only proves that there are other intelligent races in the world besides humans, but also symbolizes that human civilization has entered a more advanced stage.
On the human side, Shangguan Su represented the Demon Supervision Bureau and other high-ranking officials, while Queen Ruos of the Flower Fairy Clan personally attended. Both sides attached great importance to this meeting, and everything was conducted at the highest level.
The practical significance of this meeting is far more profound than its historical significance.
This means that Tokyo University will become the first country in the world to form a cooperative alliance with an outsider. At the same time, following the unveiling of the magical girl, another secret beneath the surface of the world will be revealed.
Many people attended the meeting, including journalists from various countries who wanted to get firsthand information and were very curious about the Flower Fairy Clan.
The world is basically aware of the fall of the sacred tree, and this meeting and press conference are essentially an explanation of this matter. Basically, the whole world's attention is focused on this.
The meeting between the two parties was scheduled for 7 p.m. and would be conducted in a semi-live broadcast format, meaning that the first two stages would be public, while the third, fourth, and fifth stages would be kept confidential.
Looking at Tan Zhixin before him, Qiu Yun asked softly, "Are you thinking about tonight's plan?"
This time, Tan Zhixin responded, nodding slightly. "The Shadow Clan won't let us cooperate so easily. I have a feeling something might happen tonight."
"Something's definitely going to happen tonight." Qiu Yun stared at Tan Zhixin. "Because that's our plan, isn't it?"
"I know, but I just feel my heart beating really fast," Tan Zhixin said, placing her hand on her chest. "I have a feeling this will develop in a way that exceeds our expectations."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Yun also tilted his head slightly. "I know what you mean. This isn't the first time we've encountered such strange creatures, but we can't hold back because of our worries. This is our best opportunity."
"Hmm." Tan Zhixin composed herself, looked up at Qiu Yun, and smiled again. "Qiu Yun, you don't blame me for recommending you to Shangguan Su, do you?"
"Why do you think that?" Qiu Yun adjusted his silver-rimmed glasses. "To be honest, we've had this idea about the magical girl being exposed for a while now, haven't we? I should admire your courage for things to have developed this far."
"Courage, huh..." Tan Zhixin bit her red lips, her mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.
"You've connected with many women and established a formal organization in a short time, with a well-prepared organizational framework and code of conduct. I've read your report, and honestly, you must have had this idea for a long time, right?"
"Well, I guess so." Tan Zhixin shrugged slightly, offering no further explanation.
Only she knew that she hadn't contributed much to the establishment of the Demon Surveillance Bureau or the fall of the Divine Tree; someone else had facilitated it all.
"So, senior, don't overthink it. From now on, we sisters won't be fighting alone. As long as we stick together, there's no obstacle we can't overcome."
Tan Zhixin raised her head and her gaze fell on Qiu Yun's eyes.
"Yes, you're right."
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps sounded from behind the two of them.
Looking over at the sound, I saw a man in a suit walking quickly towards me, his face extremely serious.
"Director Qiu, Mr. Qingnang."
Qiu Yun stopped what she was doing.
The moment she turned around, her expression became serious.
"What is it?"
"We have news. Energy fluctuations from the Shadow Clan have been detected in Lu Nan and the Northwest, and signs of Shadow Clan activity have also begun to appear in Lingnan. The director wants you to go to the operations room immediately."
Hearing the man's words, Qiu Yun narrowed her eyes slightly. Although she had prepared in advance, she still felt her heart racing now that it had actually happened.
The meeting hadn't even started yet, but the Shadow Clan had already made their move, which showed that tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.
He turned to look at Tan Zhixin.
"Go ahead." Tan Zhixin nodded gently.
Qiu Yun didn't waste any words and turned to run quickly towards the operations room.
The entire building instantly became lively, with agents from the Bureau of Demonic Investigations launching themselves and quickly returning to their posts.
Agents in black uniforms moved in and out, constantly relaying information about various departments and task forces, as well as the information they had gathered.
Qiu Yun strode through the crowd, pushed open a heavy door, and his vision brightened. In a huge hall, countless people were recording something in an orderly manner.
Fourteen large screens hang in the center of the room, recording and reflecting energy fluctuations on maps of various parts of the country. Some are flat, some are 3D, and the screens also display parameters of nearby personnel.
Military computers are constantly updating massive amounts of data in the background, making the entire building resemble a machine that has been started, and this lobby is the brain of the entire machine.
Dressed in white, Shangguan Su stood in front of the main stage, her back to Qiu Yun, her eyes fixed on the screen.
"Shangguan, how is the situation?"
Upon hearing Qiu Yun's words, Shangguan Su turned her head. "It's a bit worse than we anticipated, but it's still under our control."
She stared at the screen, a cold smile playing on her lips.
"I didn't expect that the Shadow Clan, this new force, could mobilize so many monsters in such a short time. Although most of them are Shadow Clan members, they have managed to sweep across the entire country. They must have used all their resources."
"It seems that Deputy Director Chang's actions in Ice City provoked them. Otherwise, the Shadow Clan wouldn't have relied on their seven years of accumulated strength to fight us." Qiu Yun frowned slightly.
A cold glint flashed in Shangguan Su's eyes. "It's alright, it's perfect. After all these years, it's time for us to show our strength."
Hearing Shangguan Su's words, Qiu Yun nodded slightly, but she still said softly, "The Shadow Clan is different from the Outer Path. They are not fools. Judging from previous reports, their intelligence is no less than ours."
"So every step they take must be purposeful, and with such a large-scale attack, it can't be as simple as casting a wide net."
"Even if it's just to steal the shadow of a new magical girl, such an intrusion could easily attract the attention of heretics, so we have to be careful." "Hmph, the more exciting, the better."
Shangguan Su spoke up.
"The orders from above are death orders, and the orders I've given to my brothers are also death orders. Like I said, if they extend a hand, I'll chop it off. If any outsiders come to their deaths willingly, I have a big appetite and I'm not afraid of not being able to handle it."
Qiu Yun frowned. "We've encountered this kind of large-scale invasion before. This seems more like a feint launched for some scheme, aimed at diverting our attention."
"Release her. The Flower Fairy Queen has already been moved. What remains here is her chief guard..."
As Shangguan Su was speaking, a voice came from the side. "Director, Lu Nan detected an increase in shadow energy fluctuations; shadow members have appeared in multiple cities!"
"Good timing."
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Su narrowed her eyes, her dark circles becoming unusually prominent under the light. She lightly slapped the table and said sternly.
"Give the order: First echelon, take action immediately and kill anyone you see. Second echelon, prepare for battle and ensure the safety of the citizens. Third echelon, remain still. If any outsiders try to join the fray, beat them to a pulp!"
"yes!"