Yang Ming, feeling somewhat guilty, quickly slipped back to the lowest level of the Ilando suburban prison, staying there obediently for a few days.
Events rapidly unfolded according to Lyu's predictions.
The Milky Way civilization plunged into the shadow of war.
After the Sherman Empire discovered two Insect Race nesting sites, the New Federation immediately declared a state of Level One alert across its territory. All fleets were put on standby, and the capital, Minter City, issued an emergency evacuation order, while the bewildered president was sent to the escort ship fleet.
The Sherman Empire did not act rashly but continued to conduct a comprehensive search across its domain.
The Empire's nobles did not restrain public opinion, allowing domestic sentiments to boil over. Those usually busy with daily life now channeled all their pressures toward the New Federation.
