Someone had photographed the diplomatic missions from Terra's various races leaving in a hurry, every member looking grave.
Others noticed that, with so many nuclear fusion power plants already built and operating, why was electricity still being rationed?
And why were the military factories running three shifts, working around the clock?
Some even said they had seen large quantities of weapons being rushed toward the portal, and even the subway had been closed to the general public.
All these signs indicated that war had broken out again between the Terra Continent and the Demon Clan-and it was a major war!
Although the authorities had said nothing, the resourceful netizens had still managed to deduce part of what was happening.
"I knew it! Something was off about the expressions on those Terra delegates' faces!"
"Military factories running three shifts? They're obviously preparing for war!"
"We're doomed, we're doomed! What if the Demon Clan attacks us here?"
"Don't panic, buddy. We've got nuclear bombs. What's there to fear?"
"Can nuclear bombs kill the Demon Clan? If they could, we wouldn't be this nervous, would we?"
"Does anyone get it? I can't even sleep peacefully anymore."
Less than two days into the widespread worry, the authorities finally issued an announcement.
The announcement read as follows:
``` [Statement on the war situation on the Terra Continent]
Various rumors concerning the war on the Terra Continent have recently appeared online. The relevant circumstances are hereby explained as follows:
On January 10, 2028, the Demon Clan assembled an army of twenty million and launched a large-scale attack on our nation's fief on the Terra Continent.
Our forces joined the various races of Terra, forming a combined army of three million, and fought back.
After fierce fighting, we successfully repelled the Demon Clan's offensive, eliminating over ten