Set A Precedent

Wasting no time, Maxen and Wyatt alighted the ship once Nikolai's entourage left the scene. 

A group of decorated officials trailed behind as they boarded an official military vehicle which would then bring them to the Naval Office not far from the port.

Digging up his phone from his pocket, he checked the time and then moved on to access the cameras in Notios Estate to get a glimpse of his wife. However, just as the camera was loading, a general cleared his throat to get everyone's attention, so Maxen had to exit the window before the video thumbnail cleared and hastily locked his phone.

"Gentlemen," a general with five stars pinned on his uniform trailed off. His grip on the backrest of the chair tightened as he was about to deliver the news they have been dreading to hear. "Unfortunately, the inevitable happened despite our efforts, and another war has begun in our beloved country."