Kou Island.
The Emperor's Palace.
The Dragon Kingdom's large-scale troop movements completely shattered these small nations' illusions.
Once war broke out between the Alliance and the Dragon Kingdom, the entire world would descend into chaos.
Kou Island was the most aggrieved of them all.
Before the fighting had even begun, the Fourth War Zone had brought its army right to their doorstep.
It looked very much as though they intended to take Kou Island down first.
At that moment, every news channel on Kou Island was running continuous coverage of the Dragon Kingdom's movements.
For a time, the whole island was gripped by panic.
"Your Majesty, word has come from the Dragon Kingdom. Chun Prefecture has deployed its troops."
The last remnants of the Fox Group served their final purpose, delivering one report after another to the Emperor.
He waved them off distractedly, his brow furrowed as he instructed the generals before him, "Make sure you keep your subordinates in check. Under no circumstances are they to clash with the Dragon Kingdom."
"Do not give them an opening to attack Kou Island."
"Don't worry about Chun Prefecture. This is a war. Little White Tiger's handful of men can't determine its outcome."
"But..." The newly appointed head of the Fox Group crept forward and whispered in his ear, "Chun Prefecture's target is Kou Island. Apparently... they're coming to support the Fourth War Zone."
"What?"
The Emperor leaped up from the tatami mat.
His face filled with terror as he snatched the report from the man's hands.
"Damn it! Damn it! We absolutely cannot let Chun Prefecture's men onto the island!"
Chun Prefecture and Kou Island were sworn enemies.
Whatever else the Fourth War Zone might be, it was still a regular army. They at least cared about their reputation and would