That day, E.D.L. faced a crushing defeat from the I.E.A. Their territory in the North western region has been seized which contained two districts that supported E.D.L. They may greatly suffer from this huge loss.
Executives and officers of the E.D.L. organization have gathered for an emergency meeting to discuss the difficult position I.E.A. have cornered them into. The meeting is held at the central district located near the military base of E.D.L., the members of the meeting is composed of the 3 regional directors, 3 lieutenant generals, the vice general, the general of the army, and the most important of all, the supreme leader of E.D.L.
At exactly 20:00 of May 21st in year 31xx, most have arrived at the given time. They all now await for the most important figure of the E.D.L. to come. Some of them grew impatient after half an hour passed and spoke ill of that person. "Hmph, she shows up late even in a state of emergency! This is unforgivable." Said the regional director of the North western region, Nabal.
"She's a busy person, let's just wait patiently." Donelle, the regional director of the South region, calmly said.
"Ridiculous! We are getting nowhere without her presence. I say we just go on with the meeting without her." He suggested.
Someone forcefully slammed a hand onto the table, shutting the north western director. "Director Nabal." Lt. General William spoke of his name with a threatening tone. "What you're suggesting is an act of treason against the supreme leader of E.D.L., I take it that you want to have your tongue cut and be imprisoned?"
"Eek!" Director Nabal leans away. "I-It's a mere suggestion! No need to take it seriously..."
A loud silence embraced the lot as he shuts himself for a second. "...Dr. Reize maybe the supreme leader, but she must atleast show some courtesy over this crucial matters!"
Lt. General William stood, frightening Director Nabal with his scornful expression and attempt to grab hold of him. One of the other lt. Generals intervened and stopped Lt. Gen. William. "Will, stop it. Get your shit together man." Said lt. General Junaid.
"Is it me who really has to get his shit together? It's Nabal's fault that the North Western—" before lt. Gen. William can make a claim, Damond, the General of the Army and the second person that has the most powerful authority over E.D.L., have intervene.
"I agree with Nabal, Dr. Hilton should atleast be more considerate of us when we're holding emergency meetings." The general clears his throat. "Also, we're not here to accuse anyone in the influence of a rumor... not unless you hold strong evidence against the person. But this doesn't mean I take your side director Nabal."
Lt. General William and Junaid sat back down and behaved. As for Director Nabal, he seem to feel the weight of the pressure that everyone is holding against him. It is said in the rumors that its his fault for accepting bribery to weaken defense in the North western territory which allowed the enemy break in and cause destruction. No one can blame him just yet as it remains a rumor.
Then a few moments after, the guards have announced the long awaited arrival of the most significant figure in the E.D.L. "Dr. Reize Hilton have arrived!"
"I apologize for the delay gentlemen. Is there anyone else we must wait for?" Asked Dr. Hilton. Some find her appearance quite disappointing as she looked like a mess after working at the research facility and didn't even bother fixing herself.
"Everyone have arrived early." The general spoke. "...and you're late." He mentioned as he was also irritated by the rude behavior of Dr. Hilton.
"Oh..." Dr. Hilton doesn't even seemed bothered. "Anyway, let's start this meeting so we can get this over with."
The general sighs and proceeds to report the state of affairs needed to be addressed. "...the district of Solace has already been taken over and Rhombus will also be seized by the I.E.A. soon. The deployed army wasn't able to defend the ground due to the destructive weapons used by the I.E.A. namely 'War Machine' and 'Star Nova Bomb'. A few hundred of soldier were lost and—"
"Stop!... stop..." Dr. Hilton holds her right hand up, stopping the general from talking any further. "Wait, wait, wait... Solace? Rhombus!? Those two was our most prosperous supporters!!" She strikes a glare at Director Nabal and Lt. Gen. William who were supposed to be incharge of the peace and security of that region.
"Solace district is where most of the weapons and artillery are manufactured. Rhombus district manages 20 percent of our power supplies. You're saying that we lost these to the fucking I.E.A.!?" Her enraged voice gave these men goosebumps. "What do you have to say for yourself, Nabal? The same goes for you Will."
Before Lt. Gen. William can make a statement, Dr. Hilton was in distress talking to herself. "...shitty idiots ruining everything!... that bastard... stupid Rod must be laughing right now... this fucking..." she stabs the table with the pen on her hand.
"Nevermind, don't even bother explaining yourselves. I don't want to hear any word from either of you. General Damond, cut their tongues right here and now."
"Understood." When the general stood, both Nabal and William began to talk to defend themselves.
"This is atrocious!! I am not responsible for the infiltration of the enemy!! There must be something else—" Director Nabal stated.
"Director Nabal is the one to blame!! I have put all my trust in him with the security of the region!—" Lt. Gen. William tried to put all the blame on Nabal.
Though their efforts were meaningless as Dr. Hilton held both of them responsible for the loss of the two districts. "All of your excuses means nothing to me. Either way, innocent or not, the two of you failed to do your jobs!"
The general first approached lt. Gen. William. He lost hope in defending himself and gave up by accepting the punishment as ordered by Dr. Hilton. "Good." The general praised as he opens his mouth and stuck out his tongue voluntarily.
As William's tongue got cut, blood stained the floor of the meeting room. William fell on his knees and screams in agony from the pain of losing his tongue. "Next, Director Nabal..." as the general approached the director, Nabal pleads with Dr. Hilton.
"I am innocent!! I don't deserve punishment!! Please stop general Damond!!" He cries, but Dr. Hilton just watched him as he got taken away by the general. "Let go of me!! I don't deserve this punishment!! Don't you think this is atrociously tyrannic!?"
"Punishment decreed by Dr. Hilton should not be questioned, since a supreme leader's words are absolute." General Damond forced open Nabal's mouth to cut his tongue.
Now two men were crying in agony from the pain of having their tongues cut. General Damond then presents the cut tongues to Dr. Hilton. "...these two are now revoked of their position and titles. Nabal who resisted shall be executed, William will be imprisoned. Take them away." She ordered.
General Damond called for guards to take William and Nabal away, and their meeting resumed like nothing happened. "Alright... I'll leave the appointment of a new third lt. General to you, Damond. What else is there to discuss?" She asks.
"Ah yes, there have been some discovery during the battle in the North western territory. May I call in those who reported about it?"
"Go ahead." Dr. Hilton permitted. The General then brought in two individuals from the Special Infantry Troop, namely the Captain of the special troop, Wright Hemsworth, and the strongest fighter in the troop, Raphael Novick.