The Author's POV

Ding—! Ding—!

The ringing on Kevin's phone didn't stop, and soon he was bombarded with messages.

There were multiple people making attempts to get in touch with him, and each of their reports included new developments on the situation outside.

Kevin continued to work on the files that were in front of him while he sat in his chair and ignored the calls that came in.

It wasn't until Emma hurriedly entered the room that he finally looked up and took his eyes away from the papers in front of him.

"What is it?"

"What do you mean what is it?"

Emma stared at him with a look of complete and utter bewilderment on her face. She approached him and slammed the tablet she was holding down on the table in front of her.

"Did you not receive the reports? All the four great cities have been taken over!"

Emma exclaimed.

"It hasn't even been a couple of days, and yet, we've already lost so much ground! By now, everyone has already started doubting your capabilities."

"Let them."

Kevin replied, his voice sounding unconcerned.

His reaction made Emma extremely confused.

"What's going on? Why are not worried about what is happening?"

Setting the pen down, Kevin reclined on his chair.

"Emma, if there is one thing that you don't have to worry about, it's my position as the alliance leader."

Kevin didn't become the alliance leader for no reason.

He had provided each of the top executives with benefits that were enticing enough for them to support him in the election.

No one would be able to remove him from his position unless they were on the verge of complete collapse.

No one.

"No one will be able to take it away from me for the time being. What is occurring is beyond the expectations of everyone present. Who would have imagined that the Monolith would sacrifice four of its most senior executives in order to conquer the four cities?"

This was outside any realm of Kevin's imagination.

Never before had he witnessed the Monolith give up four pillars of their forces in exchange for the control of a few major cities.

him by surprise, and it brought to his attention

likely, it was

you propose we do at the

the sofa opposite him, unwrapping a piece of hard candy that she had taken from his desk earlier

the candy in

coming from people living in other great cities who are part of the alliance. They are claiming that a large number of beasts have already begun attacking the city and that they are unable to defend themselves against the onslaught alone. How many additional

"None."

Kevin flatly replied.

surprised by his response that she nearly choked on the candy

"Cough! Cough! Ch..what?

send any reinforcements. I intend to instruct everyone

"What!?"

to her feet, completely

give up those cities? What about the citizens that are hiding in the bunkers? What will you do

"Don't worry about them."

his fingers

convert them to join their side. For now, they are quite safe and the Monolith will

or less understood Malik

would be willing to exterminate millions of people in order to accomplish

kill millions of people unless it was absolutely necessary to

it was highly likely that he would keep them safe until the

could not win over the people unless he first succeeded in

The Alliance.

might think. It will take them some time before they are able to enter, and by that point, a significant amount of time will have been lost. They are most likely going to leave

was no need to

of the bunker. Since the dampening system that surrounds the cities

waved his hand at

not worry excessively about them. Our current priority is to consolidate

was, the easier it would be for

this perfectly, and hence why he immediately made the call to have

decision would indeed be

could slow down their advancement, then they were all

the start of the war. A single loss wouldn't decide

most right now was that Ashton city was

city remained as

me a

looked up

"What is it?"

what his next words would

be revealed true not long

the individuals in the bunkers and return. Those who refuse to comply will be severely punished. Make sure you say everything word

"This…"

what Kevin had to say, Emma's expression became very complex. She had the intention of speaking her mind, but in the end,

perfectly understood that there was no point in trying to

was set, there was no use trying to change