At the same time, on Earth, at the highest command centers of the five major powers.
The sudden appearance of a massive spatial rift and the menacing silhouette of a ship plunged the leaders of these human Civilization into unprecedented panic and chaos.
But they were, after all, figures who stood at the pinnacle of power and had weathered countless crises.
After a brief moment of shock, their survival instincts and the responsibilities they bore forced them to calm down.
Almost simultaneously, the top leaders of the five major countries initiated a video conference through the highest-level encrypted emergency communication channels.
On the screen, five faces appeared, some aged, some resolute, some solemn. Each of them had a livid face and their eyes were filled with surprise and heaviness.
Everyone has seen the situation.
The high-ranking representative from the Dragon Nation spoke first, his voice steady:
"Preliminary assessment suggests an invasion by extraterrestrial Civilization, the scale of which is... incalculable, and their technological level far surpasses ours."
The other side has not yet launched an attack, but its intentions are unclear.
I suggest we immediately attempt to establish communication, demonstrate that we have no hostile intentions, and seek the possibility of peaceful dialogue...
"I agree, we must try to communicate immediately!" the Beautiful Nation president said urgently, sweat already beading on his forehead.
I second that!
"Agree!"
"Act immediately!"
The leaders of the other countries also nodded in agreement.
Faced with an enemy that is completely beyond our comprehension and whose strength is so overwhelming that it inspires despair.
Negotiation seems to be the only possible way out.
However, before they could issue the communication instructions, a sudden change occurred.
Sizzle--.
The encrypted video screens in front of the top leaders of the five major countries simultaneously began to flicker and distort violently.
The next moment, the scene was abruptly switched.
An image of a bizarre creature, never before seen, with dark silver skin, four arms, and cold compound eyes, replaced the previous images and appeared in the center of the screen.
It was none other than Krus, the commander of the vanguard fleet of the "Predators" Civilization.
"How... is this possible?"
The Russian leader gasped in shock.
They were using the highest level of quantum-encrypted communication network, yet the other party was able to so easily forcibly break in and even tamper with the footage.
The technological gap they faced was so vast that it sent a chill down their spines.
"Guests from afar, we are..."
The Beautiful Nation president suppressed his shock and attempted to speak as the leader of the world to establish initial communication.
"No need for nonsense."
Krus's cold voice rang out, automatically translating into the languages commonly used by various countries on the screen via some kind of synchronized translation device.
The voice was filled with undisguised arrogance, indifference, and... a cruel, cat-and-mouse game.
"I'm not here to negotiate with you."
Negotiation is based on the premise that both parties are equal, or at least that there is a possibility of negotiation.
Krus's compound eyes swept across the five human faces on the screen, as if they were looking at five slightly stronger ants:
"And you, in my eyes, are no different from any other microorganisms on this planet; you are all 'insects' that are about to be eliminated."
He paused, seemingly enjoying the fleeting pallor and despair on the faces of the human leaders, and continued:
"I'm here simply to see up close the expressions of despair, panic, and futile struggle that weak insects like you display when faced with inevitable destruction."
This... is just one of my little quirks.
"You..."
The dragon's senior representatives were visibly shocked, but their strong self-control prevented them from reacting immediately.
"So, I'm giving you a chance."
Krus interrupted any potential questions or pleas, his tone casual and condescending:
"Use the most powerful weapons of your pathetic Civilization to launch your so-called 'strongest attack'!"
Let me see how much water the insect's final struggle will splash up.
If you don't attack...
He added coldly:
"Then you will lose this one and only chance... that might give me a little 'fun'."
What followed was a one-sided, efficient, and thorough massacre.
These words shattered the last shred of hope in the hearts of high-ranking officials worldwide.
The other party was not there to negotiate or plunder resources, but came with pure malice and a desire for destruction, treating them as toys for amusement.
"Let's talk this out, we can..."
The high-ranking representatives of the Dragon Nation wanted to make one last effort, trying to find even the slightest room for maneuver.
You only have ten minutes.
Krus abruptly cut him off, and the image began to blur.
"Ten minutes later, if I don't see a decent fireworks display..."
The game is over.
I hope you... make your struggles a little more interesting.
As soon as he finished speaking, the alien image on the screen disappeared completely, restoring the scene of the five nations' leaders looking at each other in bewilderment.
But at this moment, only endless heaviness, humiliation, and the resolute determination of being driven to the brink of despair remained on everyone's faces.
A deathly silence lasted for several seconds on the communication channel.
Then, the voice of the high-ranking representative of the Dragon Nation rang out, resolute and with a tragic air of desperation:
"It seems there is no possibility of peace anymore; the other side's goal is destruction and amusement."
Since that's the case... then let them see that we humans, even insects, have the dignity of insects and the final roar!
He took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over the other four leaders on the screen:
"I propose that we immediately authorize the use of all high-yield, strategically strike-capable nuclear weapons in the stockpiles of all nations."
Simultaneously activate any potentially effective ultimate weapons, lock onto those spatial rifts and the enemy ships that have appeared, and launch a saturation attack.
Even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance, we must make them pay the price.
"I second that!" The Russian leader slammed his fist heavily on the table without hesitation.
"I second that!" The Beautiful Nation president gritted his teeth, a hint of madness flashing in his eyes.
In the face of racial survival, ideological disputes have become insignificant.
I second that!
I second that!
The leaders of Britain and France nodded solemnly.
At this moment, facing the crisis of extinction, human Civilization has demonstrated an unprecedented unity that transcends all barriers.
"Execute immediately."
The high-ranking representative of the Dragon Nation solemnly gave the order:
"At the same time, the highest level of combat readiness is now activated, and civilians are being evacuated to shelters..."
Although it may not be very effective.
But we cannot give up hope!
The order was quickly relayed.
Secret launch silos around the world slowly open, strategic nuclear submarines enter their deepest combat readiness, and strategic bombers carrying doomsday weapons scramble into the air...
The most terrifying and destructive power accumulated since the birth of human Civilization was simultaneously activated under the drive of despair and humiliation, with its target being the alien behemoths in the sky that brought the shadow of death.