Demonstration!
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The crew and special forces assigned in the demonstration hurriedly and precisely set-up their armaments on the ground at high speed. Such performance by the special forces and the crews made the administrators and spectators in awe. They can hear foreign dialects and shout made by the commanding officer in command. After 10 minutes the demonstration is now ready to go. The special forces take their position. They aimed their guards towards the target. The target that they will be firing is a monster class with the same animal features such as lion, bear, wolves, et cetera. They called with a monster due to its grotesque appearance.
"Assume formation!"
"On my mark!"
The commanding officer screamed at the soldiers. He waited for the monsters to advance in their position. Lions, wolves, boar all began to stride with malevolent eyes.
"Fire!"
The main weapon of the special forces is M4 Carbine is a 5.56x45mm NATO, air-cooled, gas-operated direct impingement, magazine-fed carbine. It has a 14.5 in (370 mm) barrel and a telescoping stock. The M4 is extensively used by the United States Armed Forces combat units as a primary weapon. It can fire 30 rounds in less than 10 seconds with an effective range of 550 yards or 502 meters. Just as the monster beast approaches they are met with an invisible wall and started falling one after the other. Their body is riddled with holes as red blood gushes out in the hole the plains were once green are now covered with red.
Meanwhile in the Palace where the Andrew was. He saw different reactions from the puzzled nobles.
"Such a range! Is that magic?"
"No! It's not magic the administrator confirms it by magic eye."
"Then how are they doing it?"
Queries from the nobles started to fill and the room began to disorganized. Andrew was happy seeing the expression made them if this makes them surprised how about our biggest arsenal? The king looks towards Andrew who was smiling faintly. He slammed the table. The room went silent.
"Good, I have now your attention. Then Andrew can you explain to us what just they used on the battle?"
"Those are the main weapons of our combat army. All of them have those. They are trained till the last drop to master its power."
Everyone in the room gasped.
"Everyone the demonstration is still on-going. I'll answer every question in your mind after it?"
"..."
Silence warped again. Andrew takes it as a yes.
"Wolfpack Actual this is Andrew move onto next phase"
"This is Wolfpack Actual acknowledge"
Back in the plains. The special forces move onto the M134 Gatling gun and the M2 Browning sentries. Specifically, they have two each two meters apart which is completely different from the first one. The assigned soldiers began to take one and started to aim at the turret. While the administrator beckoned his assistant to release more monsters in the plains.
"On my command!"
The soldiers clenched the sentry itching to push the trigger.
"Fire!"
The M134 Gatling gun and the M2 Browning began spewing bullets at tremendous speed. Designed by General Electric the Gatling gun can fire up to 2,000 to 6,000 rounds of 7.62x51mm NATO rounds with an effective range of 1,090 yards or 1,000 meters while the M2 Browning can fire up to 450 to 600 rounds per minute of .50 BMG or 12.7x99mm NATO, with a superior range than the M134 of 1,800 meters or 2,000 yards. To demonstrate its potential to the spectators the rounds contain tracer bullets with a ratio of 4:1. Meaning four bullets are invisible while the one bullets have an orange bright streak. Although it is a 4:1 ratio, to the eyes of the spectators they only see an orange glowing streak constantly spewing out by the M134 and the M2 Browning. That's because of the muzzle velocity of the heavy machine guns.
After that, they proceeded to their main battle tank the M12AC Abrams. It has four crew; the commander, gunner, loader, and driver. They first fired their main armament the 120 mm L/44 M256A1 smoothbore gun the M829 tank piercing sabot rounds exploded upon impact creating a deafening sound across the plains. They also fired their two seconds armaments the M240 machine guns with a bullet of 7.62x51mm NATO. They have two one is pintle-mounted one is coaxial.
They also demonstrate various weapons such as the M198 Howitzer, mortars, FGM-148 Javelin rocket launcher, LAW, RPG, and grenades. All took 40 minutes to complete. They are behind schedule and they move onto the next phase the navy. With an authorization to pass in their territory, the Arleigh-Burke Class destroyer sailed into the river and met its dummy targets. The locals and the sailors on board the decommissioned ships are astounding at the majestic appearance of the Arleigh-Burke.
Andrew was concerned about the crew mounted on the decommissioned ship so he asked the king to get them out of there. But the agrees with the condition. The decommissioned ships must fire first. The defense department was okay with the proposal since they knew that their ships are only mounted with a cannonball. With a go signal, the crews started loading their cannon with a steel ball. They light the fuse and a deafening roar was created along with the ejection of the ball. It has an effective range of 500 meters the Arleigh-burke do its bidding by moving closer to them. Suddenly the crew of the decommissioned ships full of excitement and pride was now trampled with dismay and bewilderment. The steel ball just bounces off the steel-plated armor by the Arleigh-burke. The king ordered a retreat on the crew so that the Arleigh-burke ships can begin shooting. The Arleigh-burke began moving backward to create distance to one another. The Arleigh-burke fired Tomahawk missile in their vertical launch system. At that moment explosions, seemingly occurred on the Harthom warships. The crews watching on the side and the king and nobles watching from the magic eye quickly turned their attention to that and wondered what was happening. Did they blow themselves up? As the smoke on the deck started to clear, they saw a ball of light streak towards the decommissioned ships leaving a trail behind of clouds.
The ball or the missile got closer and closer and suddenly an enormous explosion was created upon impact. The five ships were vanished and turned into smithereens. Blacks' smokes are billowing and got the attention of all the citizens in the Empire. Glasses were shattered due to shockwave and the spectators near it were thrown and fall into the ground. They are all shocked and can't believe what's happening. Their mightiest ship was destroyed instantly even though its decommissioned. The king and nobles were also shocked as sweat from their forehead began falling. They have now a glimpse of the power of the United States of Harthom and feel like he can't continue since he saw enough that can convince him. All of the ambassadors from another country such as the Incredal, Luweth, Eutherean were all shocked as well.
They only have one chance. Their air force. If their air force is superior to Harthom then there is the hope of opposing it. If not then there will be a new superpower toppling the Empire. But seeing their land and sea weapon stronger than them then what would the Harthom use in the air?
Last phase. The air force their target is wyverns who were circling in the skies of the Empire controlled by the magician. The F-22 Raptors and the F-35 Lightning plummeted and began locking their targets in their firing control system.
*Beep
The rocket is now locked on the wyvern there are 10 wyverns swimming in the sky. Unbeknownst to them, it will be their last flight.
"Fox 3!"
In the skies, there are two F-22 and F-35. The AIM-120 AMRAAM on its wings was fired. In a total of ten missiles flew and finds their prey guided with active-radar. There is no escape and their fate is sealed. Suddenly the magician who is controlling the wyverns lost its contact. She was surprised that all of them were killed instantly. She doesn't know what hit them but she is certainly sure that she is not picking up life signal and declared to the king that the wyverns are dead.
The king questioned the magician who is controlling the wyverns since they never saw the shadow nor the silhouette of their air force. Suddenly Andrew ordered a fly-over to the Empire palace and a swooshing sound like the wind was being cut down can be heard inside. The chandelier and began rumbling and the castle began shaking their cups filled with wine shook as well. They were confused at first and thought it was an earthquake but in their magic eye, they saw a glimpse of what's looks like a sword in the sky they have never had the chance to observe it since it was moving at high-speed.
"That concludes our demonstration. So how was it?" Andrew said to all of them but was surprised when he was met with a surprised expression. Their mouth opened and eyes were widened.
"I can answer to the best of my memory of what was demonstrated."
"Please do so"
The king said with repressed fear. His heart is beating fast and his hands were trembling. He witnesses the power of the Harthom and deep in his mind he decided that he will not interfere in their war. But if he does that their number one empire will be toppled by the Harthom. His expression was also the same to the ambassadors heaving a sigh of relief of not defying the Harthom feeling that they were lucky.
"You've only see the sliver of our military power the rest were classified"
"Whaaaaaaaaaat?!" The room filled with a loud voice.
"I see it was a demonstration after all hehe.." The king rubbed his head he was now certain that they were overpowered by the Harthom.
"Then, Incredal ambassador. You have six hours to back down or else the news of the destruction of the Hermes in the headline, the name of your kingdom will be included as well. Of course, we are not a war criminal if you were to wage war on us we will ensure the safety of non-combatants and also your king will be dethroned and will be annexed by us. Seeing the king flinch on our power I suggest it's the best decision that your king has to make or the last decree of your king will be waging war on us."
"We will also do the same to the Hermes capturing or killing the higher-ups. Our intel states that they were inhumanely and discriminately experimenting with humans and witches to make them add to their power. But our country is culturally-sensitive. you know what it means right? Our country doesn't tolerate the violation of human rights may it bewitches."
"So thanks to the cooperation of the other country whose decision not to interfere with us. I will assure you that we will hold up our bargain. May it be financially and economic our country is open for business to those who seek it. Only six hours are left and we will attack the Hermes and the Incredal unless you backed off on the deadline which is three hours. A minute late will be considered as defiance and your country is no more and so is your king. That's all."
Andrew concluded they all looked towards the Incredal ambassador. His fellow ambassador was urging him to comply with them to avoid their destruction. The Incredal ambassador clenched his fist and speak.
"Our king's order is absolute and nothing is changing it. Our people are ready to go war against you!"
"Stupid piece of s**t" Andrew muttered to himself.
"Are you still gonna say it without consulting to your king? You must deliver our performance to him and rethink it wisely. If your country still chose to go war on us then you leave us no choice."
"I will go to my government sir" The ambassador stood and leave at the room.
Andrew stood also and tell them something.
"Now I will take my leave and return to my country as I will be making policies to strengthen our relationships among us. If you want to become one of our allies then I suggest you comply with our interest and must abandon some of your customs. That's all thank you."
"Wait!" The king said.
"Take my daughter as well. She can be a mediator between our country. Will you allow it, sir?"
"Fine by me. We'll leave at one hour you may pack your things now."
"But, father?"
"Do it Aurora. I am certain that their power is stronger than ours. We must ally ourselves to them so we cannot anger them."
The two were talking to each other but one of the officials who were also in the meeting as well heard their conversation and was furious.
"You coward! How dare you throw our might to that barbarians? Just by seeing their weapons you already concede our number one spot? I cannot believe you!" A bald masculine man said it was General Azure of the Empire.
"You! How dare you speak to the king that way?"
"Huh?! On this day I've will never see him as a king of this country. Those loyal to the countries might stand up and follow me and never let those barbarians to make us their dog! Who's with me?"
The other noble stood up as well their actions signify opposition to the King.
"Our goal in this country is to protect invaders and also to protect it to the weak and coward king!"
"You barbarian!" Azure looked to Andrew grinning. "You will regret coming here to our great empire and we will kill all your citizens! rape the women and torture the man!" HAHAHAHAHA! Just wait your barbarians and you king!"
Andrew clenched his fist and looks to Azure with malevolent violence.
The general and those who supported leave the room. Andrew looked towards the king.
"Prepare yourselves. There might be a rebellion in your country shortly" Thomas warns.
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