Author's Note: Unedited Chapter
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The morning sky over Elysium Prime was filled with a strange glows and mounting shadows as numerous massive Tark spacecraft hovered in the outer atmosphere.
Their presence had not yet breached Earth's barrier, but the sight alone was enough to throw the world into chaos. On the ground, MBO forces scrambled to organize a response, mobilizing troops and resources with unprecedented speed.
In the luxurious resort where Gustav and his friends were staying, a sense of urgency permeated the air.
Gustav, Angy, E.E., Falco, Aildris, Endric, Ria, and the rest of their group converged in the corridor. Their looks displayed confusion and concern.
The corridor was already crowded with guests and staff, all whispering anxiously among themselves with some trying to get out.
"What's going on?" Falco asked, looking around at the sea of worried faces. "Why are there so many ships up there?"