In a distant realm where magic thrives, ferocious beasts shake mountains and rivers with their mighty roars, and individuals wield superhuman strength capable of reshaping their surroundings. It is a magical world where the strong rules.
But rampant...
The sun stood high in the sky, shining more brightly than ever before. On a far distance, an object moved like a flash of lightning piercing the heavens. As moments passed, the small object flew over several islands in the Visaya Region of the Imperial Maharlika.
These were the eyes in the sky, the Austronesia’s most advanced recon drones.
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In a military base somewhere in the country, several personnel watched the displays in front of them, observing the drone's journey over Mindanao.
Using satellites would have been easier, but after losing two of their most valuable pieces of equipment in space, they couldn't risk it again.
As they examined Mindanao's dire state, their only comment was that the entire land was completely lifeless.
There were no trees, no signs of life.
Literally everything was gone, as if they were observing the barren landscape of another planet like Mars.
Apart from the dozens of giant craters made by nuclear bombs, they discovered that 96% of the island was now uninhabitable. Not only that, the marine life in the surrounding waters can be seen floating lifelessly on the surface.
Whatever bomb the government had unleashed, it seemed to have wiped out all life indiscriminately.
"It looks like we managed to kill all the demons," one military personnel remarked.
"Yeah, and I recall the 19th Black Armored Division was there fighting against the enemy forces," another replied. "Seeing the place in this lifeless state, I doubt any of them survived."
"Good riddance for these scums," a third chuckled. "I never understood why the government wanted to keep them. Whether they had unique weapons or intimidating appearances, their bigotry had no place in this nation."
Many people in the room nodded in agreement as they commented on those military groups.
Just as they were about to end the recon mission, one of the personnel spotted something shocking.
"Did the military send any forces to Mindanao?"
His question confused the people in the room. They didn't recall any command to send troops to the island, not yet, at least.
A few personnel approached and looked at the display in front of him, eyes widening in shock.
"No way!"
"How is this possible? Is this supposed to be somewhere near Lake Lanao?"
"Is this a miracle?"
The exclamations drew the attention of the surrounding people, who gathered with curious looks. Upon seeing the display, their expressions mirrored the shock of the initial observers, sparking heated debates.
