Nagoya, within the Prime Minister's Residence, Prime Minister Xiyuan Temple Yiteng has fallen ill and cannot get back up.

Due to the sinking of the Beautiful Country's carrier, his already frail body couldn't withstand the repeated blows and was overcome by illness.

Currently, the one truly in charge is Sugiyama Hideaki, the Defense Minister, managing Japan's affairs.

"Prime Minister, are you feeling any better today?"

In a special care room, Sugiyama Hideaki stood at the bedside, looking concernedly at the gaunt face of Xiyuan Temple Yiteng.

"I'm feeling much better lately. Quickly, tell me how the battle is going. Has the Jieke Group launched a new round of attacks?"

Xiyuan Temple Yiteng struggled to sit up, gasping for breath as he asked.

"The doctors say you need to recuperate and can't take too much stress anymore."

Sugiyama Hideaki hesitated, as the current situation was truly difficult to speak of.

"Speak, I know my own body, and no one can kill me before we drive out the Jieke Group, that hungry tiger."

Xiyuan Temple Yiteng glared at Sugiyama Hideaki, demanding the truth.

Sugiyama Hideaki took a deep breath. He was under significant pressure himself, unable to find a way to salvage the situation, hoping Xiyuan Temple Yiteng could think of a way.

"Forgive my incompetence. After the Ryukyu Islands, the Jieke Group intensified their offensive against us. Now, more than half of our nation's territory has fallen, with the enemy forces directly threatening Nagoya."

Hearing Sugiyama Hideaki's words, Xiyuan Temple Yiteng's face turned even paler, unintentionally saying, "What about the Beautiful Country garrison? They wouldn't let us perish, would they?"

Sugiyama Hideaki shook his head bitterly and said, "They have joined the battle, but they are no match for the Jieke Group. Even the First Cavalry Division was defeated by the Jieke Group. Most of the remaining Beautiful Country garrison has retreated, unwilling to confront the Jieke Group and choosing to hide instead."

"How can this be?"

Hearing that the Beautiful Country garrison, in which they had high hopes, was also no match, Xiyuan Temple Yiteng trembled all over, his face full of disbelief.

"This is the latest military intelligence."

Sugiyama Hideaki handed over the latest battle summary.

After reading it, Xiyuan Temple Yiteng finally believed that Japan was on the brink of collapse.

The military prowess of the Jieke Group was unexpectedly formidable, outstripping the Beautiful Country by far.

"What does the Beautiful Country have to say?"

Xiyuan Temple Yiteng's lips trembled. He realized that during his coma, the domestic situation had worsened to such an extent.

"The Beautiful Country wants us to hold on to the existing cities as much as possible, but easier said than done. After the Roosevelt Carrier Battle Group was wiped out, the Beautiful Country itself is in chaos, and it feels like they can no longer spare any attention for us."

Sugiyama Hideaki laughed bitterly twice, revealing the current predicament of Japan.

The Beautiful Country's retreat was the biggest dilemma for Japan. Alone, Japan could not possibly be a match for the Jieke Group.

"Cough, cough, we can't let this continue. We must have the Beautiful Country help us."

Xiyuan Temple Yiteng was so anxious that he coughed repeatedly.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, your health..."

Sugiyama Hideaki hurriedly took out a tissue, which was stained with blood, causing him to involuntarily exclaim.

"Go find the Beautiful Country. I want the Beautiful Country to communicate."

Xiyuan Temple Yiteng ignored his condition, staggering as he prepared to reach out to the Beautiful Country, hoping they would remember Japan's loyalty over the years and lend them a hand.

.........

At the same time.

The Beautiful Country, which Xiyuan Temple Yiteng longed for, began secretly engaging with the Jieke Group.

In the Jieke Group Headquarters Building, the Beautiful Country CIA Director Judith personally came to visit.

"May I ask if Secretary Liu is available now?"

In the reception room, Judith inquired once again.

He had been kept waiting here for several hours, an unspoken power play.

In the past, who would dare treat him this way? After all, he was the head of Blue Star Dominator's largest foreign intelligence agency.

But now, he happens to be the one seeking help. Moreover, with the so-called Blue Star Dominator having just suffered a crushing defeat, they could hardly hold their ground against the Jieke Group. Facing Jieke Group's antics, he could only endure it quietly.

"Come with me."

A staff member received the notification, then led Judith to an office.

There, he met the second-in-command of the Jieke Group, Liu Yingying, who also served as the Secretary General of the Southern Alliance.

As for the Supreme Leader Su Jie of the Southern Alliance, he was not qualified for a direct audience.

"Mr. Judith, we meet again."

Liu Yingying smiled, looking at Judith, the trusted aide of President Jie Siming. He had attended the military parade organized by the Jieke Group when they occupied Chan Country, and the two had seen each other.

However, back then, the Jieke Group was just a regional power. Compared to the Beautiful Country, they weren't insignificant, but not substantial enough to make the Beautiful Country take them as their greatest challenge to hegemony.

But now, after time has passed, the Jieke Group has transformed through its swallowing of the Southeast Asia and South Asia regions, becoming an enemy that even the Beautiful Country fears.

"Secretary Liu, I've long admired your name. It's an honor to meet you."

Judith's Mandarin was quite proficient, with only a slight accent, making communication smooth.

Seeing Liu Yingying's victorious expression, a myriad of emotions surged in his heart. He initially served as the CAI section chief in charge of Jieke Group affairs, dealing specifically with Jieke Group matters. One could say he watched Jieke Group grow step by step into the dominant force it is today.

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