As a secondary main front against Saudi in the north, Mardis also served as a vital foothold for the Federation. The fall of the planet was only a matter of time under the dual constraints of the Diya Federation, since our armed forces had all the advantages of time, terrain, and harmony with the people. With the boost from the resistance group active in the Death Desert, this process was destined to quicken.
If there was anything worth noting after this, it would inevitably be the chaos and public security issues—these were the primary difficulties faced after taking Mardis.
In the face of such chaos, ordinary means were barely sufficient to stabilize the situation. Sometimes, an unconventional approach to appeasement, one that looked beyond the limiting perspective, could be surprisingly effective. For instance, Athena and the four popular idols passionately dedicating their songs was the significant reason they appeared at the Capital's Military Department.
