As the Eastern Power implemented a series of policies to respond to America and Super Energy, America's official media suddenly disclosed a piece of news.
"There is evidence proving that the rebel organizations in the three Petroleum Countries of the Central Region possess large-scale biochemical weapons from the same source. America holds samples of these biochemical weapons."
"To ensure the safety of American citizens' lives and property in the Central Region, America will soon consider taking armed intervention actions!"
"As for the source of the large-scale biochemical weapons, we are still conducting a thorough investigation. Based on some leads, we have reason to suspect that these biochemical weapons originated from the East..."
Although the Eastern Power sympathized with the plight of the Oil Three Kingdoms, it did not take America's accusations seriously at all. The Eastern Power would not be troubled by a mere bag of laundry detergent, nor would it suffer any loss because of it. If America intended to use the same tactics against the Eastern Power, it would only end up with a face full of dirt and no other outcome.
Just when international observers thought America was bluffing, America suddenly bypassed the United Nations Committee and brazenly launched missile strikes against the Oil Three Kingdoms with the Seventh Fleet, landing fifty thousand troops in the Central Region that day.
Meanwhile, America's missile defense system located in the First Island Chain was once again activated for installation.
The entire world fell silent in an instant; everyone was stunned. Those who used to jump out to criticize were suddenly quiet, either closing their mouths or frantically deleting posts.
No one knows what has gotten into America. This country, which claims to be the World's Number One power, once it goes crazy, no one can hold it back! America has always prided itself on being the first to maintain international order, yet now it seems to be 'breaking its own bowl,' acting recklessly and shockingly.
"America has truly lost its mind!"
In the Eastern superpower's Supreme Office, an elderly man appeared somewhat troubled. After countless brainstorming sessions in recent days, even with his iron will, he felt quite anxious. The guy in the White Palace of America is indeed excessively formidable and incredibly capricious; his unpredictable moves leave people defenseless.
The most critical point is that America's nearly century-long history of dominance has accumulated a wealth of resources, giving it the capital to act recklessly. If it were a straightforward confrontation between major powers, the Eastern superpower would not be intimidated at all. However, it is this unpredictability that causes great concern and exhaustion in dealing with it.
"America's missile defense system has already been delivered to Japan. Should we endure this or…?"
"Endure? How much longer should we endure? There is a limit to what can be tolerated!"
The elderly man forced himself to stand up from his office chair, his expression filled with killing intent: "How can we endure when they are bullying us right at our doorstep? Since they don't take us seriously and assume we will tolerate it, then we will not tolerate it and treat this as a prelude to a military confrontation between our two countries!"
That night, with a command from the Supreme Command, an army of 150,000 Navy personnel gathered at the coast, and for the first time, the Eastern Power's Aircraft Carrier set sail fully equipped from the port.
Such a significant move by the Eastern Power could not be hidden and was undoubtedly detected by satellites, subsequently making headlines on international networks, triggering alarm among fishing vessels.
The two most powerful countries in the world were on the brink of conflict, with tensions escalating into a potential hot war, plunging the entire world into a state of panic.
"There is no doubt that if this conflict cannot be contained within a certain range, World War III will be unavoidable!" a commentator bluntly pointed out the seriousness of the standoff on a Western military program.
For those from the older generation who experienced the Cold War years, there was an instinctive sense of fear.
"Isn't the lesson from the past enough? Why stir up a new confrontation?"
"During the Cold War, who wasn't living in constant anxiety?"
"What direction will the world situation take? Reckless politicians, do you care nothing for your voters in pursuit of your ambitions?"
"Be prepared for conflict; otherwise, our entire economic situation could collapse, leading to a period of national decline..."
The confrontation between major powers is an extremely terrifying situation, as many countries can be dragged into it and forced to take sides, thereby expanding the scope of the standoff indefinitely. Once the situation spirals out of control, it could even lead to a great war among humanity, resulting in the horrifying consequences of global destruction. No major power would willingly concede defeat or submit without a fight. Especially with the advent of nuclear weapons, losing a conflict could mean unleashing nuclear arms, dragging all of humanity toward annihilation.
As for choosing neutrality? No side would allow any uncertain factors that could influence the balance of victory and defeat to exist. Moreover, neutrality requires strength; unless one can become a formidable force that both conflicting parties dare not challenge. However, is there truly a country in this world that possesses the qualifications for neutrality? The answer is no. Even Switzerland, which has traditionally prided itself on being a neutral country, cannot escape the reality of having to choose sides.
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