A special news report was playing on the tablet.
"Viewers, we interrupt this broadcast with an urgent announcement. A message just received from the United Kingdom confirms that, according to the Royal Palace's current tally, fifteen cities on the Eastern Continent have lost contact! The kingdom's defense forces have been dispatched to investigate all fifteen cities, and our correspondent is also rushing to the scene. We expect to bring you the latest updates shortly..."
"While we wait for our correspondent's signal from the scene, please allow me to recap this emergency!"
"Last night, we received reports that fifteen cities on the Eastern Continent had lost all outside communications, one after another. Whether by phone, fax, or internet, no one has been able to contact any residents in these fifteen cities. Even their police stations and other institutions have lost contact with the outside world!"
"To uncover the truth, His Majesty the King of the United Kingdom has ordered the military to investigate. Our reporter is also on the way to one of the cities... Ah, please wait a moment. It seems our correspondent has arrived. We'll switch to the live feed now!"
Beep...
The television signal flickered, and the picture changed.
A male reporter appeared on camera. His face was pale, and his voice shook as he spoke.
"V-viewers, we're now in a small city on the Eastern Continent called Jijia Town. Official records put its population at over a hundred thousand, but since we arrived, I haven't seen a single living person!"
"Yes, it's as though every resident in the city has vanished! We haven't seen a single living person!"
Alongside the reporter, several armed soldiers appeared on camera. They walked warily, occasionally aiming their guns around corners.
Several minutes passed like this, yet they saw no one on