More than 5,000 Players above level 20 rapidly assembled in the square.
As they gathered, all of Diamond City sprang into action like a beast awakening.
Large numbers of citizens received the notice, quickly locked their homes, and headed underground to prepare weapons and supplies.
The many suits of Powered Armor and Exoskeletons being unloaded were immediately stripped of their packaging.
Staff from the relevant companies had already been mobilized and began teaching the Players how to operate the Powered Armor.
Diamond City's defense forces and the troops from Wente City also received the notice and swiftly entered a state of martial law and combat readiness.
All nonessential production and commercial activities stopped. A tense, oppressive atmosphere of war spread throughout the city.
On the raised platform ahead, Su Yi declared loudly, "The Shadow Puppet Sanctum is plotting something vile!"
"They intend to use special means to remove Kevin-9's Void Abyss Barrier."
"When that happens, Kevin-9 will lose its natural defenses and face the predatory attention of fleets from every outside faction."
"To claim ownership of this place, countless fleets will turn this region into a battlefield without hesitation and launch a war for the planet."
"When that happens, the entire surface will be engulfed in flames!"
At those words, the expressions of all the Players and locals present turned grim.
Then indescribable fury filled their faces and eyes.
Su Yi continued, "I've already established their approximate location!"
"We're leaving immediately to stop their plot!"
"From here on, Alton, Maria, Winter, and Evil God will command Diamond City's defenses."
"Everyone, prepare for battle immediately! Be ready for any emergency!"
Everyone immediately nodded without hesitation, answering Su Yi with voices that thundered like a tsunami.
"Understood! We'll defend Diamond City to the death!"
After that brief rally, Su Yi wasted no