"Marshal Layton, our attack failed."
"Marshal Layton, that giant beast has entered Xia Kingdom waters. What should we do now?"
Rayton Hawkins clenched his fists, his teeth grinding audibly. He wanted nothing more than to launch a missile strike regardless of the consequences, but reason told him he could not.
Even America could not bear the consequences of such an action.
If it triggered a world war, he would become a sinner in the eyes of the entire world.
"Have the fleet wait outside Xia Kingdom waters. We'll wait for that damned beast to come out. Also, tell them that if they receive a request for assistance from the Xia Kingdom, they are to help immediately without reporting to me first."
"Yes, sir."
Rayton Hawkins turned and walked out. He no longer wanted to watch the images on the screen.
Davis Hollyard had been his old friend for decades, and that accounted for most of his fury.
Xia Kingdom waters.
After swimming some distance, Nana slowed down.
To avoid hurting any fishing boats that might appear, he simply submerged and continued traveling underwater.
The Xia Kingdom officers and soldiers who saw him do this froze on the spot.
More than half the preparations they had made were instantly rendered useless.
"General, according to our radar readings, the sea beast is still advancing. Judging by his route so far, his target is Egret Island Harbor."
Aboard the Egret Island, a soldier gave a quick, concise report on the current situation.
"Good. Keep tracking his route. Xiaoqiang, get me Zhuang Qiang, the mayor of Egret Island, right away."
"Yes, sir."
In less than ten seconds, He Sheng was connected to Zhuang Qiang.
"Mayor Zhuang, according to our projections, the sea beast has set his sights on Egret Island Harbor. It's time for