Continental Sky to the West

  In the skies at an altitude of 13,000 feet, two Rafales, Akash-1 and Swarna-2, engaged in a battle against a swarm of ten wyvern knights. These winged creatures, controlled by armored knights, unleashed a series of fiery spheres into the air, adding a dangerous and mysterious element to the already tense confrontation.

  "They're counterattacking! Evade immediately!" Akash-1 shouted.

  The two Rafales smoothly maneuvered, effortlessly avoiding the incoming fireballs without any difficulty. They then pointed their aircraft downwards towards the Wyverns and abruptly accelerated as if both were plunging into a suicidal attack. Exploiting the slow speed of the Wyverns, Akash-1 and Swarna-2 unleashed their formidable firepower. The thunderous roar of their GIAT-30M cannons shattered the air across the sky as they unleashed a hailstorm of bullets.

  Brrrrrrrrrrtttt

  The air resonated with the intermittent rhythm of gunfire as the Rafales continuously fired without resorting to missiles, aiming to bring down the wyverns. The wyverns started dispersing to avoid the relentless bursts from the cannons.

  "Two down! We can clear them out if we don't carry those fuel tanks." Akash-1 enthusiastically decred after his first achievement in the mission.

  Swarna-2 also boasted of their success, "One wyvern down! But don't get compcent, they're starting to counterattack!"

  The sky turned into a chaotic whirlwind as the wyverns retaliated with their fireballs. Streaks of fire lit up the dimming sky, illuminating the heavens. Akash-1 and Swarna-2 skillfully piloted their Rafales, executing precise maneuvers to evade the incoming fire.

  Amidst the fiery exchange, the two Rafales managed to down several wyverns with their formidable GIAT cannons. Scales and feathers scattered across the sky as the majestic creatures plummeted to the ground, their control severed by the commanding knights.

  On the side of the wyvern knights:

  ??? "W-We need reinforcements, these metal beasts are overpowering us in every aspect. There's no way to stand against these demonic entities!"

  ??? "Spread out! Spread out! Try to get close and effectively shoot them down!"

  At this crucial moment, the commanding voice of the AWACS broke through the chaos, "AKASH-1 AND SWARNA-2, CAN YOU HEAR ME CLEARLY?!"

  "Clearly, Sir." both responded in unison.

  "ARE YOU ENGAGING UFOs DOWN THERE?! THERE ARE 38 UFOs APPROACHING! CEASE AND WITHDRAW IMMEDIATELY!"

  Both were shocked to learn that it was not just a few wyverns; 38 UFOs were approaching them.

  Akash-1 sighed, "The fun sometimes has to end, doesn't it?"

  "Well, time to head back."

  Both responded to the AWACS, "Understood."

  The AWACS directed Akash-1 and Swarna-2 to initiate withdrawal from the ongoing battle, and the pilots adjusted their trajectories, accelerating straight into the sky, leaving the surviving wyverns behind.

  With a combination of light-heartedness and determination, Akash-1 and Swarna-2 returned to the AWACS formation, concluding the encounter with the enigmatic creatures of the new world.

  Center Calendar 1639, Rodenius Continent, Capital of the Kingdom of Qua Toyne

  In an Elven Forest, right in the precinct of the Lotus Pavilion, a meeting was taking pce among the members of the Qua Toyne government. Amidst nature, the atmosphere of the meeting exuded extreme tension after the night attack that left the rulers of Qua Toyne in disarray.

  "We lost a total of 9 Wyvern knights, and only one of them survived, waiting for reinforcements. The enemy suffered no casualties, and... these foes completely outcss our Wyverns."

  "Who infiltrated our airspace and attacked our Wyvern knights st night? We need answers."

  "Well... um... We are not sure about those metallic objects. It's impossible for them to come from the Northeast and infiltrate the capital so easily. Moreover, there are no known archipegos in the northeast. Anyway, we should thank the fallen warriors for their sacrifice for the homend and the so-called 'Magic Radars' that detected these objects during the night." In reality, Qua Toyne had purchased two Magic Radars operated by magical stones from the Holy Kingdom of Mirishial, and they didn't come cheap.

  "Are those metal creatures from the first and second civilizations?"

  The question sent shivers down the officials' spines. "That's impossible; our country has nothing to offer for them to invade, except for food and raw materials. Or is it the superpower of the third civilization?"

  "If that's true, we have no way to defeat them. Negotiation seems to be the only option."

  While the meeting was in heated debate, suddenly, someone entered and said, "It's impossible; they can't be from the first and second civilizations. They have no iron dragons that can come here!"

  Foreign Minister Rinsui was startled by Commander Nouka's assertive attitude and asked directly, "Who do you think they are?"

  "I'm not sure, but more importantly, we should prepare for war against a new force whose nature we still don't know," with a surprisingly straightforward demeanor.

  Central Calendar 1639, Rodenius Continent, Kingdom of Louria, Capital Jin-hark

  In the Royal Pace, the 34th king of the Kingdom of Louria, adorned in ceremonial attire, sat solemnly before his deities. Three maids stood beside him, attending to his needs. The room was sparsely poputed, as King Louria always sought the utmost privacy, even fortifying against potential assassins. He took a deep breath and spoke.

  "What does my intelligence report say about the Qua Toyne forces?"

  The first to rise was Prime Minister Maus. "From our underground spies, we learned that they lost 9 Wyvern knights yesterday due to an attack by an unknown force."

  The king pressed on, "Who is this force, and where do they come from?" seeking a satisfying answer. However, Patagene interjected, "May I speak, Your Majesty?"

  The king gnced and permitted General Patagene to speak. "Apart from the mysterious attackers, should our pn to conquer the kingdom of Qua Toyne proceed? Do you think we should be concerned about them?" Patagene's question led the king to deep contemption. Then he spoke.

  "Regardless of their identity, our efforts to pn the conquest of Qua Toyne remain unchanged. Therefore, we must eliminate the nations of Qua Toyne and Qui to bring eversting peace to this continent."

  Before the king's resolute response, court officials bowed in submission to his determination. However, for some, discomfort lingered due to the king's stubbornness and his confrontational approach in provoking other nations on the Rodenius continent. No one dared to challenge him, as no one wanted to endanger their family's lives. Patagene, patient, continued to inquire.

  "The pn will proceed in November. Suppose we have to confront the forces that attacked Qua Toyne. What then?"

  Commander of the Royal Guard Rand spoke up, "Hmm... no force is powerful enough to drive us out of this continent. Isn't that obvious? Those Wyvern knights from Qua Toyne are too weak when facing others. It only proves the limited capabilities of the Qua Toyne forces, like mosquito bites, Lord Patagene." The statement showcased Rand's loyalty and demonstrated his arrogant nature, leaving General Patagene silenced.

  "Indeed, you... Nevertheless, you should not underestimate our Qua Toyne enemies," the king began praising Commander Rand's argument. Although Patagene was a patriot, he disliked the idea of expressing patriotism through bloodshed against innocent lives. But with the heavy responsibilities assigned by the king, he had to leave the throne room.

  "I have urgent matters in the army, so I request permission to leave the council, Your Majesty."

  He then exited, bowing respectfully to the king. The royal council continued discussing the strategy of annexing Qua Toyne and, subsequently, Qui.

  On May 15th, in Mumbai, India, at the Prime Minister's residence

  Soft light illuminated his office as Prime Minister Modi held a reconnaissance report from the air force since yesterday. The report contained crucial information for Operation Herotodus, the official name for the campaign. With insights into the strength and capabilities of the world's first civilizations, Modi cracked a satisfied smile.

  *Venturing into the continent brings sweetness to India and all nations. Nevertheless, sharing information is obligatory.*

  In reality, not sharing information could tarnish the nation's reputation and attract the scrutiny of the United States. Still, there were advantages. Modi's decision to share was solely for the benefit of his country. Flipping through the report, he held a photo of pilots capturing a small city in the dark. The blurry lights created a naturally serene beauty in the photo, reminiscent of European architecture and Fantasy films. Pcing the pictures on the table, he turned to pages describing the creatures known as dragons. On the next page, he was surprised. In his eyes were dragons captured in battle, alongside a USB. Modi grabbed the USB and plugged it into his ptop.

  The USB contained pictures and a nearly 2-minute-long video. Modi decided to watch the footage and was astonished by the pilots' combat against the dragons.

  *What?! Did they actually encounter those creatures? The fireballs are quite swift, but the dragons' speed is slow, and they cannot shoot backward. Their scales are vulnerable to Rafales' cannons...* Pcing the documents down, Modi turned to the other side, picking up his phone. He called his staff, and a female aide entered the room, asking, "What do you need, sir?"

  "Help me share the reconnaissance report and necessary information for the allies in Operation Herotodus with the embassies. This is crucial."

  "Yes, sir. Anything else?"

  Modi contempted for a few seconds and replied, "Make sure to send it to the U.S. first. That's the priority." The aide nodded and left. With additional strategic information for the UN's operation, India pyed a crucial role in this campaign.

  World News

  Due to abrupt political changes and the emerging economic crisis, United Nations member countries have unanimously agreed to establish a maritime protection force on established sea routes. This has led to a skyrocketing increase in transportation costs, reaching billions of USD and causing significant damage to the global economy. With the United Nations refusing to take responsibility for incidents reted to ships deviating from prescribed routes, the routes from the Americas to Asia have been temporarily halted. Currently, nations are urgently seeking long-term solutions to address this severe issue.

  Commercial flights were nearly suspended in the first days of the new world, inflicting considerable damage on airlines. Those affected seem resentful, demanding government compensation for the burdens they have to bear. Flight paths have been established, and now, moving from the U.S. to Asia is faster than on Earth. However, everything has changed. Now, the U.S. and the continent of the Americas are unable to traverse without determining the mysterious continents. As Russia imposes a ban on countries flying over their airspace, air travel between Asia and Europe has become more challenging. This situation has forced the United Nations into diplomatic negotiations. After several days of talks, the United Nations, along with the U.S. and its allies, refused to lift sanctions against Russia, and the issue reached a deadlock.

  In the current context, U.S. officials are urging Ukraine and Russia to come back to the negotiating table for peace talks. As usual, President Zelensky rejects a peace agreement, stating that the war is ongoing to recim lost territories and calling on allies to continue supporting the fight against Russia.

  On the other hand, patrol ships along the western coast of the U.S., Canada, and the Aska territories are continuously patrolling. This comes after two transport ships believed to date back to World War I entered U.S. and Canadian waters, with patrol ships escorting them to port throughout the day.

  In the maritime region under the sovereignty of Pakistan, located in the southwest

  A medium-sized fishing boat, typical of a Pakistani family, sails through the waters. Adorned with traditional boat eyes and decorations, this practice proves effective as the sea monsters in the region are less likely to attack and more docile towards adorned vessels. In the midst of a regur fishing session, despite the ongoing crisis, two Pakistani men and an additional young girl aboard defy the odds. Due to life's challenges, the family relies on fishing as their means of livelihood.

  "Get the nets ready, Ahmed." the elderly father, around 50, commands his son, preparing for the catch.

  The 14-year-old boy nods and starts casting the nets into the sea, hoping for a stroke of luck. After over 30 minutes, they begin pulling the nets, revealing a multitude of fish thriving in these waters.

  The father starts rejoicing, "Thank goodness! We weren't attacked by those sea monsters. Thanks be to Alh!" As a devout Muslim, it's evident that he views the fish caught by their family as a divine gift. Suddenly, the son speaks up.

  "Dad! Look far over there, I see a wooden ship with three sails coming towards us!" The child, astonished by the distant ship, points towards it. Surprisingly, the ship starts changing course, aiming its cannons at their boat. The father begins to shout upon seeing an unfamiliar fg on the ship.

  "Jump into the sea quickly, Ahmed Qazi!!! They are not our people." He starts running into the cabin to find his 5-year-old daughter. Upon entering, he sees the little girl pying with a stuffed animal, and he immediately picks her up. Then he runs to the deck. Meanwhile, the cannons of the attackers start firing.

  Bang! Bang! Bang!

  Immediately after, the ship explodes just as the father and his daughter jump off the boat with two life jackets, meeting up with the son on the water. The father, in panic, asks his son,

  "Are you okay?" with a desperate tone. The boy responds, "I'm fine, but our boat is gone. How can we get back to nd?"

  Sailboats slowly approach, starting to release small boats towards their location. As the sailboats come closer, strange figures dressed like Napoleon-era French soldiers point their fmethrowers towards them, speaking a nguage Qazi and his father don't understand:

  "Abandonnez-vous, barbares, ou nous isserons les monstres marins vous mettre en pièces."

  They force the entire family onto the warship. Qazi's father tries to utter English words of surrender in the chaos

  "Please, don't shoot, don't shoot, We surrender, don't shoot, do..."

  Suddenly, a soldier rushes forward with a bayonet mounted on a musket and thrusts it straight into the old man, rendering him unable to resist immediately. He quickly kicks him into the sea. Then, they turn back to look at Qazi and his now tearful little sister, resembling lost fawns, and fsh a sinister smile.

  --------------------------------------------------------Quote:In this world, Magic radar followed the physics standard, Magic was just a name for it. In reality, it's a radar running by Elemental crystal, which gives energy to machines. The Magic Radar works like Earth Radar, both of them can detect heat