Chapter 239: The Might of Power

While the Western Hemisphere was cloaked in night, the Eastern Hemisphere basked in daylight.

News of the widespread electromagnetic pulse attack on India had already circled the globe.

Military experts from various nations popped up to comment, believing that the event must have been caused by a nuclear explosion in space.

The renowned military commentator Pinkert said, “Without doubt, judging by the extent of the impact, this space nuclear explosion was at least equivalent to a million tons of TNT.”

“But no one could have imagined that Dream Technology actually had the capability to intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles. The U.S. Military underestimated them this time.”

Some people believed these statements, but more were skeptical.

How could the world’s foremost military power use intercontinental ballistic missiles against a multinational corporation’s base in Africa? Such an act would be using a sledgehammer to crack a nut!

Moreover, the ‘nut’ managed to ‘crack’ the sledgehammer, which made the world seem even more absurd.

Netizens from the Eastern Hemisphere were fervently discussing the matter, especially in India, where citizens believed their own country had detonated a nuclear weapon as a space test.

How else could it have affected their nation so extensively?

On one hand, they were happy about the advancement in nuclear capabilities, but on the other, they complained that the government should have detonated the bomb farther away in space to avoid the current widespread collapse of the electrical grid.

Amid various rumors circulating online, Dream Technology made another announcement on their official website at one o’clock in the morning on July 23rd, EST—when most Americans were deep in slumber.

“Partial officials of the U.S. government, controlled by the cultist omnipotent lord, have launched a heinous nuclear strike against our company. This is an attack against humanity!

We are hereby releasing some videos provided by champions of justice, to reveal the true faces of those in the U.S. government.

We hope all peace-loving people around the world will remain vigilant against the current U.S. government.

Our company solemnly warns those few conspirators that abuse of force will only bring disaster upon yourselves and calamity upon your people!

Any and all military strikes against us will be thoroughly crushed by our company!

Given the large nuclear arsenal of the U.S. government, especially their tactical nuclear weapons, we hereby announce that a 1000-kilometer radius from Dar es Salaam in the Tanga Federation is our absolute defensive circle.

Any U.S. Military forces that enter or are already within this range will be struck by us.

We do not provoke trouble, but we also do not fear it. Any nation, organization, or individual who dares to infringe upon us will meet a dire fate!”

Following this declaration, the official website of Dream Technology released their first battle report.

“In light of the U.S. Military’s brazen nuclear strike on our industrial park in the Tanga Federation, our space-based defense system intercepted their nuclear missile at a critical moment.

Our security department immediately retaliated and delivered a devastating blow to the U.S.S. Marilan nuclear submarine that launched the nuclear attack!

Hereby, we further warn the U.S.S. Calvinson aircraft carrier group, which is approaching our defined 1000-kilometer absolute defensive circle: If you do not cease your advance, our company will launch a fatal strike!

Consider this as a forewarning!”

Dream Technology’s official statement and battle report once again shocked the world and refreshed the cognition of all netizens.

Of course, Indian netizens were the most disappointed, as the space explosion turned out not to be their country’s experiment.

Subsequently, these citizens expressed their anger, as most of them suffered losses during the electromagnetic pulse attack. Consequently, they rushed to leave messages on Dream Technology’s official website, demanding compensation.

They were responded to uniformly by the official website of Dream Technology:

“The nuclear bomb that exploded in space belongs to the U.S. You should claim compensation from them. It is the obligation of the defeated to bear.”

Dream Technology’s victorious and domineering tone scared the Indian netizens somewhat, who understood that having the capability to intercept intercontinental missiles indeed indicated solid backing.

As various nuclear powers had already known the truth behind the space explosion—having tracked the U.S.S. Marilan’s D-5 launch in real-time—the interception in space shocked their high-level officials and gave them a new understanding of Dream Technology’s capabilities.

Such space interception capabilities were exactly what they had been dreaming of!

Following soon after, unidentified high-speed objects fell over the United States, and space agencies from several major countries calculated the crash site to be the infamous Area 51, leading to various conjectures.

The official statement by Dream Technology confirmed their formidable strength to all major nations.

But beyond shock, the focus shifted to when Dream Technology had deployed space-based weapons.

Previously, no nation had ever observed Dream Technology launching rockets or engaging in any rocket launch activities.

Clearly, Dream Technology possessed some astonishing space technology, capable of deploying large space-based weapons without detection by any major country.

All around the world, ambassadors stationed in the Tanga Federation from countries aspiring to space exploration received urgent telegrams.

The overwhelming message was to immediately establish contact with the management of Dream Technology and strive to build channels for technological cooperation, preferably to reach an agreement on space exploration.

As for conditions presented by Dream Technology, as long as they did not harm national sovereignty, they were acceptable.

Of course, the videos released by Dream Technology that allowed the world to see U.S. acting president Radack, CIA Director Caesar, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Curtis in dialogue with the omnipotent lord had most countries adopting a spectatorial attitude, waiting to see how the U.S. would respond.

However, there was one country that, despite it being early morning and not yet working hours, issued an urgent statement.

That was Germanic Europe!

A video released earlier by Dream Technology, showing the Berlin terrorist escaping into the U.S. military base, had already caused some Germanic European netizens to question the U.S. and even call for their government to expel the U.S. military.

Chancellor Karen of Germanic Europe had not responded in time, understandably, given it was four or five in the morning.

Though in fact, she and her staff had been meeting overnight to discuss countermeasures.

After the second statement and battle report from Dream Technology, Chancellor Karen could sit tight no longer.

Following her conversation with the president of Gaul, she finally made up her mind.

At nine o’clock local time in the morning, the spokesperson for the Chancellor’s Office held a press conference and announced, “The investigation into Dream Technology has concluded; Dream Technology had no involvement in the Berlin terrorist attack.

The Dream Technology company in Germanic Europe always abides by the law and has made positive contributions to the region’s economic development.

We welcome Dream Technology to continue operating its research and development centers in Germanic Europe and look forward to strengthening technological cooperation and exchange.

In regard to the Berlin terrorist attack, the Germanic European special investigation team will conduct an in-depth analysis of the videos provided by Dream Technology and vows to bring the terrorists to justice.

Considering the involvement of U.S. troops in the Berlin terrorist attack, Germanic Europe will negotiate with the U.S. concerning the withdrawal of its troops.”

The statement from Germanic Europe astounded the world. Were they about to ask the U.S. military to withdraw?

The battle between the U.S. Military and Dream Technology was not yet over, yet Germanic Europe dared to side with Dream Technology.

Seeing this reconciliatory declaration with Dream Technology, the United Kingdom, which had followed the U.S. in designating Dream Technology as a terrorist organization, found itself in an awkward situation.

However, they were still prepared to wait for further action from the U.S. before deciding.

As for Annan and Bash, two countries that had just taken action to seize Dream Technology’s assets, they instantly regretted their decision upon witnessing Dream Technology’s solid strength.

The government of Annan reacted the fastest, with their spokesperson immediately stating that the seizure of Dream Technology’s assets was the result of certain officials accepting bribes.

The officials involved had been dismissed, and the seizure order had been revoked.

The Annan government sincerely apologized to Dream Technology and hoped they would continue to develop in Annan while looking to the future.

Annan’s performance had Bash regretting their half-step too late; they could only follow suit and do the same.

This flip-flopping behavior sparked heated discussions among netizens.

“It once again shows that power holds the truth, even if that power is just a multinational corporation!”

“I agree. Without the space-based weapons system, Dream Technology would have likely been flattened by a nuclear strike by now.”

“Terror! The U.S. government is actually controlled by a cult!”

“The U.S. elections have become a colossal joke!”

“This scandal of a theocratic president will end with Holmes taking office in the name of justice, won’t it?”

The public buzzed with hot discussions about the selected U.S. government and military officials being controlled as revealed by Dream Technology.

However, someone suddenly asked, “Does a multinational corporation owning a space-based weapons system mean that nation-states are no longer the sole political and military organizations?”

This sparked a new round of discussion.

“Behind every multinational corporation is a financial consortium. Who is really pulling the strings behind Dream Technology?”

“The rise of multinational corporations! The super conglomerates are no longer behind the scenes!”

“It’s more difficult for a consortium to control a country, but controlling a multinational corporation is much easier. Perhaps we will live in a region controlled by a single enterprise.”

“Just like us citizens of Korea, who rely on Samxin for everything from birth to death!”

“Dream Technology blatantly violates the Outer Space Treaty by establishing a space-based weapons system. What are their intentions?”

“The Outer Space Treaty is an agreement between nations; Dream Technology is a corporation—it doesn’t bind them.”

“The Outer Space Treaty is just talk. Gaul spoke of building a space fleet a few years ago, and the U.S. is even planning to deploy ‘God’s Rod’…”