The haze lingered over the Capital City, now clearly morning, yet the sunlight was obscured by dark clouds, causing extremely dim lighting.
The city streets were basically emptied, except for the stationed soldiers, keeping their weapons at the ready for any potential battle. Various light and heavy armored units and self-propelled artillery replaced civilian vehicles, becoming the main actors in transportation hubs.
The public broadcast delivered an announcement from the World Government, urging citizens to stay home and remain calm. Parks and squares lost the usual laughter of crowds, with only a few lonely birds, which quickly flew away scared by the piercing broadcast, unsure of where they went.
The threat of war was approaching step by step, with the "Capital Group Army" as the World Government's most elite force, already securing the city's defense.
Frontline commander "Lu Yangming" stood at a high vantage point, holding binoculars and gazing toward the distant horizon.
