The room grew tense.

    Draven without his rings was still the most powerful Demon God—so much so that even if he fought all nine of them, he could still kill one or two before being defeated. With his rings, he could easily kill them all.

    And that estimate was based on the assumption that he hadn’t gained any significant increase in power over the past two decades.

    The reason for such high disparity wasn’t just his raw power, but his versatility.

    He possessed so many abilities that, even to this day, no one truly knew how many of them existed.

    Each power complemented the other, making him unpredictable and dangerous in any battle.

    Whether it was his devastating offensive skills, his mastery of manipulation, or his ability to adapt to any situation, His true potential remained a mystery even to his closest allies.

    In fact, the only Demon God who came close to—or perhaps even surpassed—Draven in strength was his own son, Raiden. A demon who was considered an anomaly in his own right.

    The father-and-son duo were said to be the strongest in history, and if Raiden were here right now, things would be much easier. Just his artifacts alone could level the battlefield.

    Tara, still standing, took a deep breath. "So, we’re up against enemies who are as strong as Draven without his rings, and they’re backed by a massive army. This isn’t going to be easy."

    Venzo met her gaze casually, "No, it won’t. But we don’t have the luxury of time. If we wait, they’ll gain more ground. We need to act before they can solidify their position."

    "But it’s too dangerous. You might be walking into a trap," Tara explained.

    Draven, sensing the tension, interjected, "You don’t have to worry."

    "I’ve already called the humans. They were willing to lend their meta-humans—specifically that kid who could revive anyone,"

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    The idea of relying on a human didn’t sit well with them. However, if it meant ensuring their survival against the devil generals, they had no choice but to accept it.

    Remu narrowed her eyes. "I’ve been thinking... is the real reason you were so determined to strengthen our alliance with humans because of that kid?"

    Another officer, Captain Miria, nodded solemnly.

    "They’re too organized. And we know they won’t be as reckless as the corrupteds. They’ll find ways around our defense. We need to hit them before they can even get close."

    Roderic took a deep breath, trying to focus. "What about reinforcements from the other Tier 1 cities? Can they get here in time?"

    "You don’t have to worry about that" Governor Snider interjected the moment he entered the command center

    "I already got word from the president , the Abyssal Alliance has a plan , so we wont be sending our troops "

    General Roderic’s brow furrowed. "What do you mean, ’A plan’? We’re facing an invasion. How can we just sit back and wait?"

    "If we send out troops, they’ll only die from the collateral damage," Snider explained

    After hearing the term

    collateral damage

    , everyone figured out the plan.

    The abyssal alliance wasn’t planning to engage in a direct confrontation. Instead, they were preparing for something far more destructive. They were planning to

    nuke

    the enemy.

    "Now that you understand the situation," Snider continued, his voice commanding attention, "I want you all to prepare for defense instead. Just in case their plan fails, we need to be ready to hold our ground until backup arrives."

    "Yes, sir!" General Roderic saluted. "We’ll reinforce the outer defenses and organize squads for rapid deployment. Everyone will be ready for immediate action if needed."

    "Good," Snider nodded and walked out of the command center, his mind already turning to the next set of preparations.

    He still needed to speak with more influential people about the impending threat. The clock was ticking, and there was no time to waste.