Zone 3...
Thousands of civilians had gathered at the country's edge. They stood near the walls, waiting for the soldiers to destroy the device and restore the barrier to normal. Most of them were injured and covered in blood, their expressions filled with despair. Some wept in the corners, mourning the loss of their loved ones.
The impact of this war exceeded their worst fears. No one had predicted that the barrier left by their god would become a cage, imprisoning them in times of crisis.
Children, the elderly, and adults teetered on the brink of emotional collapse, especially those who couldn't control their feelings. Fear gripped them as they witnessed people dying before their eyes.
The atmosphere in the evacuation area was somber, knowing that many were still perishing out there at this very moment.