The quiet hum of Volkshalle persisted through the night, with the Supreme Leader's study bathed in the dim glow of a desk lamp. Alexander sat in his high-backed chair, his gloved fingers tapping a steady rhythm on the desk. He had not moved much since the departure of the Nipponese delegation earlier in the day. His mind worked meticulously, analyzing every word exchanged during the meeting.
Julieanne entered, her footsteps soft but purposeful. She carried a thick dossier in her hands, her face calm as she approached. She placed the document on the desk and stood at attention.
"Your Excellency," she began, "this contains detailed analyses of Nippon's alliances, trade dependencies, and naval capabilities. I believe you'll find their economic vulnerabilities particularly enlightening."
Alexander opened the folder, scanning the pages with sharp, deliberate movements. Each line he read added to his mental map of Nippon's ambitions and weaknesses.
