Ancient Capital Falls

Djibouti, Camp Lemonnier.

It was the same conference room, except there were more attendees than last time.

A meeting concerning Egypt, all of Africa, and perhaps even humanity's future fate was underway here.

Several screens hung on one wall of the conference room, showing U.S. garrison commanders from the United States, South Asia, North Africa, and even Europe, all attending the meeting.

On the other wall, satellite and drone feeds were simultaneously displaying the situation in Cairo.

"Cairo is probably going to be smashed to pieces!"

"Egypt isn't the only country in Africa under attack. According to information sent back by British and French intelligence agencies, as well as our intelligence network in Africa, aliens have been discovered in at least six countries. The French Foreign Legion in Africa has already come under attack!"

"...We've received a call for help from Egypt. They hope we'll immediately send troops to reinforce them and help drive out the aliens!"

"Egypt didn't contact only us. Based on the calls we intercepted, they contacted the other four permanent members of the United Nations Security Council as well!"

"Based on the intelligence we have, it isn't difficult to reach a conclusion... The United Kingdom and France have extensive interests in Africa. They can't possibly abandon Africa, but neither can they handle this on their own. They should contact our president soon to discuss sending troops together..."

"As for Russia and the Far East, their interests in Africa are very limited. One can only sell weapons, while the other can only do business, and both are far from Africa. They probably won't enter the fray lightly..."

"Although we had similar suspicions before, when the day truly arrives, it still leaves us at a loss... Are we and the other nations of Earth really prepared for an