A discreet Nexus for the world

Amitiel Citadel, Neptune Orbit -

Amitiel assimilated with cold efficiency the complex web of deceptions and roles assigned to the Lyran factions and the future economic blocs of Terra. It was a tapestry of manipulation on a galactic scale, and he would be its chief weaver.

It was then that Cthulhu's vast and unfathomable consciousness stirred again, its guttural, reality-warping "voice" filling the command room with a new directive.

"The following, Younger Brother Amitiel," the Ancient One projected, his attention returning to the small but energetically noisy blue planet, "concerns our... presence... our direct anchoring on Terra. The dissemination of the New Rules and the meticulous orchestration of the Earthly blocs will require a more... centralized and efficient nexus. A new command center on Terra itself."

Amitiel processed the thought. "A replacement for the outpost in northern Russia, Great Dreamer? That enclave has served discreetly during your sleep cycles, but it certainly lacks the... strategic finesse for this new phase."

*<> Cthulhu confirmed. <>

Amitiel's mind sharpened, anticipating the criteria.

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Cthulhu's "smile" became more pronounced in the warp of his manifestation. <>

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Amitiel, the Fallen Strategist, nodded with slow appreciation. "A truly inspired strategy of deception and control, Great Old One. A nexus of power disguised as powerlessness and service. Have you yet identified the Earthly nation that will have the honor of fulfilling this crucial role in the New Order?"

<> Cthulhu's response was instantaneous, resonating with a certainty that shook the foundations of reality. <>

A heavy silence filled the room.

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Amitiel considered the choice. Mexico. A country with a history of

conquests, cultural and religious syncretism, profound mystical currents, and, crucially, with a strategic location as a bridge between the future economic blocs they planned. Its proximity to the Cancún vortex, where the first breach had been opened, was no minor coincidence.

"An inspired and deeply strategic choice, Great Dreamer," Amitiel replied, his own mind already visualizing the web of control that would extend from this new heart of their earthly operations. "A discreet nexus for the world, but energetically potent for us. We will begin preparations to establish our new bridgehead on Terra there. The remnants of the Thirteen Families, or their designated successors, will be informed of this new center of power when the communication device is operational and the time is ripe for their... indoctrination."

The decision was made. While humanity battled monsters and disasters on the surface, the true architects of the new world order plotted to establish themselves in its backyard, turning a nation into the epicenter of their global control and a farm of psychic and magical energy. The cosmic chess game was about to become much more personal and dangerous for Earth's defenders.