Salute To The General

Nathan and Penny watched the news on TV, their brows furrowing in response.

Benson, who stood nearby, expressed his thoughts, "The initial idea of coexistence between humans and vampires is noble, and the vampires did contribute to protecting Earth this time. However, achieving true acceptance and peaceful coexistence seems like a long road."

Leah chimed in, "Vampires will always be vampires. They kill people and drink human blood. It might be best to eliminate them to protect humanity."

Nathan's expression subtly changed, but he quickly regained his composure.

He knew that his in-laws represented the views of the majority.

Benson, a rational thinker, believed that vampires had a long way to go if they wanted peaceful coexistence, given ongoing incidents where humans ostracized and even killed vampires. The fear was that vampires might lose patience, leading to a conflict with humanity. On the other hand, Leah held traditional and conservative beliefs, sharing the view of many that those who were different could pose future threats and need to be eradicated.

Both Benson and Leah's ideas aligned with mainstream thinking.

Nathan suddenly realized that despite his role in achieving temporary peace between humans and vampires, underlying conflicts could resurface. This might eventually lead to another war between the two races. For a moment, he was conflicted.

Feeling frustrated, he stood up and said, "I'm full. You all continue eating; I'm going for a walk outside."

As his words hung in the air, Nathan left the restaurant and headed to the garden.

Penny followed him, and in the garden, she asked softly, "What's bothering you? Is it because the proposal for peaceful coexistence was your idea, and now that there are problems, you're feeling upset and confused?" Nathan sighed and remained silent.

The couple walked beneath the moonlight.

Nathan eventually asked, "Penny, what would you do if, hypothetically, I became a vampire one day?"

Penny was taken aback by the unusual question but responded with a smile, "I would find a way to cure you. The advanced serum at Cross Group is highly effective."

Nathan pressed further, "What if there was no cure?"

Though momentarily taken aback, Penny laughed, took Nathan's hand, and half-seriously, half-jokingly said, "Then I would become a vampire with you, and we'd love each other forever!"

Nathan's heart ached, touched and saddened. He held his wife close and whispered, "Fate won't be so cruel; it won't turn both of us into vampires."

Penny buried her head in Nathan's chest and gave a hum in response.

While Nathan worried about the future between vampires and humans, in the Divine Realm, God King Medille led a grand funeral for the fallen God Warriors.

After the funeral, he severely punished the main culprit that caused their defeat in battle.

Fear gripped many subordinates, particularly the paladins who had opposed the attack on Earth and had argued for a retreat.

They believed that the God King would place all the blame on them.

What they never expected was that Medille did not punish any of them.

Instead, he declared himself the root cause of the defeat and sentenced himself to face the wall in

contemplation for twelve hours met

day fona hundred years, confessing his mistakes and repenting for the faffen warriors.

This act of self-punishment stunned everyone.

Following this announcement, Medille issued a chilling command.

He ordered the scientists in the Divine Realm's research institutes to work ceaselessly on developing a superweapon. This weapon would allow the Gods' spaceships to launch an attack on Earth from beyond the solar system, capable of wiping out all life on Earth with a single strike.

The scientists were shocked but unanimously responded, "Understood!"

In a stern tone, Medille declared, "I've given this research the name 'God's Punishment. I expect you to expedite the creation of the superweapon to annihilate Earth and

seek vengeance for our fallen warriors."

In unison, everyone exclaimed, "Yes, Your Majesty!"