For two human nations that had fought for continental supremacy for over a century, obtaining the information they needed from enemy countries through infiltration, bribery, and recruitment had long been common knowledge.
After all, the most important part of war was intelligence gathering.
Whoever learned more about their opponent's movements and intentions faster and more promptly would naturally seize the initiative on the battlefield and secure greater advantages for their own side.
This was evident from the fact that Lulu, an "Ace Spy," had entered the Organization, such an important research department. There were simply no so-called secrets between the two nations.
Both sides had a clear understanding of each other's general strategic direction and military capabilities.
It was precisely this understanding that had led to a tug-of-war lasting more than a century, with neither side able to determine a victor.
Some had even predicted that this evenly matched situation would continue indefinitely and had begun calling for a ceasefire and peace talks, suggesting they first focus on the increasingly acute social conflicts and problems at home.
Unfortunately, after more than a century of continuous wars, large and small, the two sides had long forged a blood-deep hatred.
Peace talks?
A ceasefire?
What a joke!
Did they think that if a ceasefire were declared today, the people near the border, ravaged by war and robbed of family and friends, would not go mad tomorrow?
The price of putting down internal unrest then might even be greater than maintaining the war!
As the nation's nominal—and actual—supreme ruler, the middle-aged Emperor clearly understood the state of the entire country, as well as the enormous risks lurking beneath the surface.
But compared to all that, it was the bombshell intelligence sent back several years ago by a senior spy embedded within the enemy