After the appearance of the immortal trainees, sorcerers, and shamans before the world's great powers—along with the emergence of the mysterious barrier and the unknown energy radiating from the pyramid—global leaders realized that something far beyond their understanding was unfolding. Initially, they assumed that these trainees and ancient beings might have answers to the strange phenomena. However, it soon became clear that even they knew nothing about the source of this new energy.
This realization pushed the great powers to take an unprecedented step: setting aside their differences, at least temporarily, and cooperating. The world as they knew it was changing rapidly, and if they didn't act cautiously, they might end up as mere pawns in a game controlled by unknown forces.
The Gathering of the Great Powers
As nations began exchanging information, each initially believed that they were the only ones experiencing the emergence of these supernatural beings.
China thought that the immortal trainees appeared exclusively within its borders, assuming it would lead the crisis.
Europe believed that only sorcerers had returned, giving them the upper hand.
The U.S. assumed that the shamans were unique to their territory, shaping their response accordingly.
However, as discussions deepened, each nation was stunned to discover that three distinct supernatural factions had emerged, proving that no single country had exclusive knowledge or control.
Upon reviewing the events, they identified three key commonalities in their encounters with these mysterious forces:
1. All three groups appeared around the same time.
2. None of them knew the source of the new energy—they were just as puzzled as humanity.
3. They looked down on ordinary humans, treating them as insignificant.
This realization filled the global leaders with unease, as it hinted at a far greater threat than they had initially imagined.
Analysis and Implications
1. These factions were not acting independently but seemed to have some form of coordination or alliance. This complicated matters significantly—dealing with scattered groups would have been much easier than confronting a united force.
2. If even the sorcerers, shamans, and immortal trainees had no knowledge of this energy, it implied that this wasn't just an ancient power resurfacing. It could be something entirely new—or at least something previously inaccessible to them—making it even more unpredictable and dangerous.
3. Their disdain for ordinary humans suggested that they wouldn't hesitate to exploit or sacrifice them for their own purposes, making them an unpredictable and hazardous force.
The Most Alarming Possibility
As the pieces of the puzzle came together, it became evident that all signs pointed toward Egypt as the focal point of these events. The upcoming conflict would likely revolve around it.
At this point, a European Union representative tapped his fingers on the table, his expression tense.
"What happens now? Should we have invited Egypt to this meeting?"
The moment the suggestion was made, displeasure spread across the faces of representatives from the U.S., Russia, China, and even some within the EU itself.
The U.S. representative responded firmly:
"No, that's not necessary."
Despite recognizing Egypt's strategic importance and formidable military presence, past political tensions made collaboration unappealing—especially for the U.S. Over the past two years, the U.S. had failed multiple times to gain control over Egypt's energy project. Washington saw Egypt's growing influence as a direct challenge to its global dominance, especially since Egypt was about to be forced by her to rely on a Russian energy transport route. However, because of the new plan between Egypt and the U.S.,
and Egypt gaining influence and becoming a dominant state, the U.S. ended up doing whatever it could to resolve the issue — even agreeing to Egypt's conditions. This placed America in a fragile position."
Even though the great powers acknowledged Egypt's critical role in this unfolding mystery, they couldn't agree on how to involve it in their plans.
Flashback: Inside the Global Energy Corporation
In an opulent office within the headquarters of the company overseeing the pyramid energy extraction project, Mustafa, the CEO, sat with a confident smile, facing Zack, the American envoy, who struggled to mask his frustration.
Mustafa spoke in a casual yet firm tone:
"Mr. Zack, you know that directly transporting energy to America is impossible due to oceanic weather conditions. Your best option is Russia—we can establish an obelisk energy transmission line. With Nikola Tesla's technology, you'll get the electricity you need."
Zack, trying to maintain his composure, responded in a tense yet diplomatic tone:
"Mustafa, you realize this puts the U.S. in a difficult position. Don't forget that Egypt and the U.S. are allies with shared interests. Or… do you prefer strengthening Russia and China at the expense of global stability? Such a shift could lead to a global conflict—possibly even nuclear war."
But Mustafa remained unfazed. His smile never wavered as he replied calmly:
"I am a businessman, not a politician. So why don't we set politics aside and talk as businessmen? I believe that would be better for both of us."
Zack knew that Egypt was playing an extremely clever game. Despite geopolitical tensions, no one wanted a direct war over the energy project. The economic benefits were too vast, and every nation sought to secure its share. Since political negotiations had failed, the only remaining path was through economic deals.
After a brief silence, Zack stared at Mustafa and asked,
"Fine. But if you want us to strike a deal, you need to provide a practical solution. How do we overcome this deadlock?"
Mustafa leaned back in his chair, intertwining his fingers, his eyes gleaming with the confidence of someone holding the winning hand.
"Next stop: the solution. But will they find hope?
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[Author's Note]
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