Blackstone Code

Some say the Emperor of Gephra is the spiritual symbol of Gephra. In truth, the President of the Federation is also a symbol of freedom—Look, we ordinary people voted him in!

So, in simulations, if Eminence is attacked, the first priority is to secure the President. He is taken to a safe room while the level of the attack is assessed, after which a decision is made—resist or evacuate.

At the time, the President had just received a takeaway coffee from an intern—extra milk and sugar. It tasted great, not bitter at all.

He raised the cup, thinking a good morning coffee would energize him for the day. Just as he was planning his schedule, the door burst open.

Before he could react, two agents shoved his head down, ruining the hairstyle he’d spent over ten minutes fixing, and dragged him into the safe room.

Coffee spilled on his shirt—damn it, that was the one his wife had specially ironed for him this morning!

Naturally, afterward, he wanted to know what had triggered such a massive defense response in Eminence. That’s why he decided to come himself.

Roughly thirty minutes after the call, mounted police led the way, followed by military and Security Council Intelligence vehicles. In the center was an armored luxury sedan—with the President inside.

Outside the research facility, the chief engineer stood next to Lynch. He had expected this to be a simple presentation.