Center Calendar, February 4, 1639, Kingdom of Louria, capital Jin-hark Louria, Jin-hark Pace, Morning 9:30

  Everyone gathered in the golden hall after a massive and mysterious fleet appeared off the coast of Qua Toyne without prior notice. In the hall, everyone was anxious as they were still unclear about the new force, rumors of those who possessed steel ships beyond imagination and iron dragons spreading throughout the kingdom of Louria. Then, the door opened, and the 34th king of Louria entered with his maids, dressed in royal attire and a serious expression, turning the initially lively room into silence.

  The king ascended his golden throne, and everyone immediately knelt. He looked at everyone with his stern gaze and then said, "Alright, rise." Everyone in the room respectfully raised their heads.

  King Louria then suddenly asked General Maus, "Is it true that steel ships approached Qua Toyne? Remember, I tolerate no lies that could jeopardize the survival of the Lourian state," with a threatening tone.

  Maus, with an anxious mood, replied, "Those steel ships are not just rumors; our spies have also reported. I believe this... could be true. This is from the bottom of my heart," and then the reaction of King Louria was contemption about those steel ships.

  He began to concern himself with those who had the steel ships and gradually assessed them as a threat to the empire. He curiously asked Maus, "Do you know who the newcomers are, who they are specifically, their strength, and other reted information? We need accurate information..."

  The inner council in the room buzzed, and Maus, nervously, nodded and was ready to tell the king what they knew about the newcomers. "Your Majesty, the newcomers are called the United Nations, the United States, and Japan. They have come to establish diplomacy with Qua Toyne."

  King Hark thought of the names of these new countries, "Do you have any information about those who call themselves the United Nations, the United States, and Japan?" With pressure, Maus spoke words that he never thought could be true, "Those like... the United Nations represent a total of 193 countries..." This caused the entire room to stir. They never believed that an organization could exist with 193 countries so btantly.

  Prime Minister Maus continued, "Besides, the United States and Japan... we don't have much information about them... they show mostly national figures to Qua Toyne, but it doesn't mean much to us. What we should be concerned about is their steel ships and iron dragons."

  King Hark calmly said, "So we should postpone the attack to recim the territories until we assess the assumed strength of Qua Toyne... We should consider the possibility of them joining to support them."

  General Patagene spoke up, and the entire room fell silent, "I have an opinion to share with you. At that time, we should possess more advanced weapons rather than relying on the aid of the Parpaldian Empire. Regarding them, inferior to Mu and Mirishial in every aspect, I think it's time for us to find the best partner for us." This made the king contempte.

  He responded, "It's difficult to happen... you yourself are well aware of it, right? Those from the second or first civilization don't want to cooperate with people outside their civilization like us..." The room murmured again.

  Then, a soldier rushed into the room, loudly saying, "Sorry for the interruption, ou...off the coast is a giant fleet from an unknown country approaching the capital Jin-Hark! According to the reconnaissance team Wyvern!" Everyone in the room became chaotic, all worried, and some were skeptical and didn't believe in that report.

  King Hark Louria XXXIV alone raised his eyebrows, spoke up, "Who are they???" and the soldier stammered, "I d... don't know, but that is a fleet like floating steel fortresses with strange fgs on them."

  This made people more chaotic, as they realized the power of the steel ships from what some of them had witnessed when they went abroad. The whole room became hectic, and Hark Louria XXXIV spoke calmly, "Send the entire fleet of Louria out there! Hinder them at all costs; if they decre war, we will live or die with them!"

  Commander of the Royal Guard Rand approached the king, "Your Majesty should stay in the golden hall for your safety."

  Kingdom of Louria, Port Jin-hark

  Eastern Louria Naval Fleet: 636 Longships

  At the massive port of the Lourian Empire, Rear Admiral Sharkun, in charge of the Eastern Naval Fleet, peered through his binocurs towards the approaching colossal fleet headed for the capital. He furrowed his brow, "That's a force that our few hundred ships may not have a chance to inflict damage upon." The officer in charge beside him responded, "It's hard to accept this reality, but we don't stand a chance facing an entire fleet of these giant steel ships."

  The vice admiral then turned to look at the officer in charge and queried, "Have you ever seen that fg?" The officer in charge seemed hesitant as he replied, "I... I haven't, Vice Admiral, sir." The two exchanged skeptical gnces at the fg with three equal horizontal stripes and a circle in the middle, all in navy blue.

  Suddenly, the colossal ship at the center of the scene unched two mysterious objects into the sky. These weren't ordinary aircraft; they were two MIG-29K jets from the INS Vikramaditya. They emitted ear-piercing sounds.

  Zoooommmmmm x2

  Panic and horror gripped Vice Admiral Sharkun, who quickly contacted the technicians to report the arming news of the mysterious aerial intrusion. Two fighter jets soared in parallel over the skies of the capital city of Louria, their thunderous roar sending shivers down the spines of all witnesses, making the Lourian dragons seem like mosquitoes in comparison.

  Amidst the chaos, the cries of terrified onlookers filled the air, "Those are Iron Dragons!" The soldiers, thrust into a state of panic, still bore the horrifying scars from past encounters with the Ravernal Empire, scars that never faded. Despite this, they mistakenly believed that the Demon Empire had returned. Some, however, remained skeptical, thinking it wasn't the Ravernal Empire and continued with their duties.

  The officer in charge, Sharkun, suddenly noticed something, "It seems like those two Iron Dragons dropped something." Then, the MIG-29K pods opened, and countless pieces of paper fluttered down onto the capital of Louria. Soldiers and civilians alike found it perplexing, as this did not seem like an attack. Numerous pieces of paper fell to the ground, and Sharkun picked one up, examining it. "We come for peace," it read. Nevertheless, Sharkun still sensed a dangerous threat from this fleet.

  "We need the Wyvern unit deployed to monitor these individuals; call for additional support from the Wyvern team," Sharkun commanded. The officer in charge responded, "Yes, I'll do it immediately," and hurried to carry out the order. Subsequently, a series of warships were mobilized, and Sharkun, holding the highest authority in the fleet, advanced towards the colossal fleet offshore.

  Kingdom of Louria, Off the Coast of the Capital Jin-hark, Joint Fleet

  Fifty nautical miles offshore are the warships of India and other nations. On the deck of the INS Vikramaditya, the fgship of the fleet and the focal point for significant figures, the commanders observe the mysterious city. Admiral R. Hari Kumar, with a telescope in hand, watches the reaction of the warships, speaking with a cheerful demeanor, "I hope these people won't be too aggressive in attacking us."

  Diplomat Jaishankar responds, "The dragons of Louria seem to be fulfilling their mission regarding our arrival." Admiral R. Hari Kumar looks over to the diplomat and calmly responds, "If we rely on the information provided by the United States and the United Nations, these individuals may use Hebrew to communicate. And we have transtion devices instead of bringing interpreters like the Japanese and Americans did."

  Then he points to a ptop containing information about Louria and other nations provided by the United Nations, pced on the control table. Jaishankar replies, "I have read information about these people. Qua Toyne believes that this country, Louria, bears a deep-seated grudge against Qua Toyne and Qui. I wonder why they hate their neighbors so much; it seems too simple just because they are mythical beings. We should exploit information about the people of Louria if the opportunity arises. Moreover, we should examine history in the most neutral way." The diplomat initially appears surprised by the inhabitants of this world, but he doesn't care that they are characters from a fairy tale.

  Before the scene of the crowded ships takes too much time, R. Hari Kumar continues talking to the diplomat, "In addition to meeting this nation, the government has just issued an order for us to advance to the West Isnd near Pakistan right there, which seems to be called Altaras." The Indian government has issued quite a sudden piece of information, but they still have time for that. Jaishankar asks, "Food and resources? Also, I think your fleet must return to India after this trip."

  The admiral ughs, "You don't need to worry about food and resources. What I care about now is that our participating countries in this expedition must withdraw to their respective nations. Especially Altaras, which holds a strategic position on the maritime route. Also, a skilled Vietnamese diplomat named Lê Tr?ng Khánh has been sent on this journey." Jaishankar is quite pleased to hear about a Vietnamese diplomat accompanying them on this exploration of the new continent. Diplomat Tr?ng Khánh is a graduate of the academy and is an excellent diplomat in the Vietnamese government.

  Jaishankar happily responds, "I appreciate Vietnam's assistance this time. Surely, Mr. Khánh will help us greatly in dealing with these extraterrestrial beings. By the way, maybe we should focus on the navy." After being transported to this world, maritime trade becomes the economic backbone of nations, especially those not contiguous to each other. Transport becomes crucial due to the geographical distances between distant countries. Admiral Kumar adds, "I hear that a country named Parpaldia has advanced knowledge and technology in the Renaissance era."

  A few hours ter, off the coast of the capital Jin-hark, Eastern Louria Naval Fleet

  The scene unfolds as Admiral Sharkun stands at the bow of the fgship with a pair of binocurs, overlooking the fleet at sea. Above, Wyverns soar in a V-shaped formation, exuding a professional air. The soldiers are now ready for the first contact with the newcomers, their spirits uplifted as they realize this isn't another upheaval caused by Ravernal. However, this doesn't bring peace of mind to Admiral Sharkun.

  The distance between the two fleets narrows down to 10 kilometers. Lourian soldiers marvel at the colossal size of the Joint Fleet warships. Meanwhile, the mysterious ships transmit a resounding message across the sea, "This is the Joint Fleet led by the Indian Navy under the banner of the United Nations. We come for peace and to establish diplomacy with the people of Louria. Any action against us will be met with proportional response." It is the LRAC (Long-Range Acoustic Communication) device installed on the warships, providing communication abilities and the ability to permanently deafen nearby attackers. Sharkun wonders, "Who are the United Nations and India?"

  This causes every Lourian to shudder as the voices instill a sense of threat. The Lourian fleet continues to approach the Joint Fleet, resembling mobile fortresses with a rge number. As they get closer, the Lourians are increasingly astonished by the size difference between their warships and those of the opposing fleet. Suddenly, something rises from the rgest ship, not like the iron dragons from earlier. Additionally, many small ships with newcomers are dropped from the floating fortresses. Their speed resembles swords gliding on the sea, easily surpassing the speeds of Louria's wooden ships.

  Witnessing this leaves the Lourians in stunned silence. On the fast boats deployed by the Indian Navy are soldiers in bck attire armed with machine guns aimed straight at Louria, and a WS-61 hovers around the Indian fleet. To defuse the tension, INS Vikramaditya speaks up, "The encounter proceeds smoothly; we request a meeting with your country's leadership for peace." Hearing this, Sharkun's supervisor wonders, "What should we do with them?" Faced with the question, Admiral Sharkun hesitates for a moment before responding, "I don't know, but they might be formidable foes that the Dragon Knights of Qua Toyne once encountered. The wise choice now is to negotiate with them."

  The supervisor then asks again, "What if they attack us? What will you do?" This question gives Admiral Sharkun a headache, and he retorts, "Our side has a slim chance of winning against these new enemies. It would be a miracle if we defeat them, even Parpaldia might not be able to contend with them, from what I know!" The admiral looks at his responsible young man and orders to report to the Royal Pace. The supervisor nods and quickly sends the message. At that moment, Sharkun silently thinks, *From this moment, will Louria become great or merely prey on a pte?*

  Sharkun's concern stems from the fact that Louria has never been great, mostly owning difficult-to-develop or inhabit nds. Their popution is concentrated in coastal pins or riverbanks, unlike Qua Toyne, blessed by nature with fertile nd that facilitates robust growth, controlling the lifeblood of Louria. Nevertheless, they are still luckier than their neighbor Qui.

  Suddenly, Sharkun's supervisor turns back. He hesitates, as if wanting to say something. Sharkun urges him, "What's the matter?" He begins to speak, "The Emperor of Louria accepts this meeting, but Prime Minister Maus, assigned by the emperor, will personally go to meet them... and requests that we be prepared to retaliate if the other side harbors hostile intentions." Sharkun falls into contemption, gazing up at the blue sky, where the proud Wyverns of Louria fp their wings, alongside the fearsome sound of the flying steel monsters.

  "Revolution or downfall?"

  Judstian Kain Republic, capital Fenrir, Morpheus Pace, Thursday 5:10 PM

  The capital Fenrir is a city overflowing with Imaginary architecture, boasting skyscrapers often likened to paradise isnds in the Yggdra sky. The architectural wonders of the Kingdom of Kain are admired by nations worldwide, serving as a hub for training talented architects across Yggdra. Moreover, it stands as a symbol of the absolute power of the kingdom, in stark contrast to the environmental pollution and smog of Ragna.

  The industrial zones are deliberately pced far from the capital to ensure the air in Fenrir remains pristine. Kain's Morpheus Pace is an architecturally unique structure, functioning as the administrative center of the government, combining elements reminiscent of the high-rise buildings of the United States in the 1960s, towering over 200 meters.

  In the corridors of Morpheus Pace, the distinctive footsteps of General Nasos Spineas, 67 years old, now with silver hair, robust stature, echo as he walks along the path to the 33rd floor in Morpheus Pace. He is a seasoned veteran, having served in the armed forces of Kain for a long time. Walking beside him is his secretary, holding a stack of reports from their recent meeting. He asks the secretary, "What exactly happened with Squadron 67 of the elite air force when on a mission to intercept the Gra Valkas aircraft on the nearby eastern coastline?" The secretary hesitates for a moment and responds with a worried tone, "We might have lost contact with the entire Squadron 67, possibly a technical glitch in the communication process, I think."

  General Spineas furrows his brow, "If they were wiped out, our enemies might be much stronger than before. Squadron 67 is the fourth equipped with 15 state-of-the-art jet fighters. If the Gra Valkan adversaries have new technology, we need better preparations. I hope they are safe." He says with a tinge of regret. The aircraft of the Republic of Kain is the world's first-generation jet fighters on the Yggdra continent.

  The Kain jet fighters have dominated over the helplessness of the Gra Valkas aircraft. The Vanadis-5 jet, with a speed of 1,127 km/h, surpasses any opponent of Kain. The Vanadis-5 is equipped with 20mm guns on both wings, capable of carrying various lightweight bombs or rockets. Its maximum range is 1,850 km, further extended when equipped with auxiliary fuel tanks, and it can reach a ceiling of 43,000 feet. The Vanadis-5 is powered by a turbojet, developed in secrecy. In addition, Squadron 67 is among the outstanding squadrons of the Republic of Kain, with numerous achievements facing formidable adversaries, their most famous battle being the Battle of Ares.

  Returning to the conversation, the secretary adds, "In addition to that mysterious disappearance, we've also lost contact with allies on the other side." Hearing this, General Spineas asks again, "Have we initiated an investigation into that? I hope this is not something serious." The secretary, taking a deep breath, replies, "In fact, we've lost contact with all nations; investigative agencies have tried, but the result is a mysterious disappearance of nations and allies, possibly including Gra Valkas." Their country, instead of being shifted like when light envelops the earth, the Republic of Kain was suddenly shifted, almost unnoticed for several days. When the nation's trade routes were shaken, supplies dwindled, and the foreign intelligence agencies went missing.

  The invisible pressure weighs heavily on the nation as they lose contact with allies and Yggdra nations, plunging the Republic of Kain into chaos. General Spineas sighs, "Seems like everything is worse than I imagined; we need to move quickly." Afterward, the two swiftly head to the meeting room, presided over by the President of the Republic. Outside the window is a gloomy dawn sky, foretelling an impending major event.