Chapter 35: EX 35. Cooperation
The Federation was a military nation—through and through.
After decades of endless war with the demons, anything less would have been foolish. It wasn’t just a nation that had an army; the army was the nation.
The endless conflict had shaped every aspect of society—from education and governance to culture and law. But nowhere was this more evident than in the structure of the military itself, which had evolved not for politics, but for pure survival.
Over time, one critical adaptation had emerged: a bifurcation of military power into two distinct branches, each with a singular purpose.
The Attack Military was the Federation’s spearhead. They weren’t built to defend—they were built to advance.
Their mission was aggressive and simple: expand the Federation’s territory, push the frontlines, and strike at the heart of demon-controlled lands. Every forward base, every reclaimed inch of land, every experimental operation beyond the known borders—these were their domain.
They were soldiers of conquest, hardened by blood and ambition.
But more than just expansionists, they had a higher calling:
To discover how to exterminate the demons entirely.
Not contain. Not survive.
Eradicate.