Before the Reiki Revival, the countries of Australia were not weak. But now, with the oceans and skies sealed off, vast stretches of land had been occupied by Mutant Creatures.
The weapons that should have been in their hands, meant to destroy Mutant Creatures, no longer belonged to them.
The second tide after the Reiki Revival had helped them Awaken their Superpowers came too suddenly. The Beast Tide struck, leaving Australia's nations unable to react in time.
The Beast Tide vastly outnumbered their armies and swiftly stormed their cities, leaving them afraid to use large-scale weapons.
The skies had become the territory of Mutant Birds, making it impossible for any fighter jets to operate.
On top of that came internal betrayal and chaos.
They had lost far too much in that battle.
"We should request aid from other countries."
"I don't want our country to suffer the same Fate as Qingdulan."
In the end, they made that choice.
Perhaps, to the Survivors of Balang now ruled by Mutant Creatures, they were content.
At least, after being ruled, they no longer had to worry about their safety.
Their lives were exhausting, and they would eventually become food once they lost their value. But for them now, being alive and having enough to eat was already enough.
But that was their choice, not Australia's.
They did not want their descendants to live in a country ruled by Mutant Creatures.
Of course, if it was merely a verbal request, no country currently had the spare strength to help them.
Sacrificing oneself for others was a noble spirit for an individual, but for a country—unless its leader was a Saint.
Taking the risk of death and paying an enormous price to support another country without demanding anything in return was not something any sane