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The free-for-all battle that occurred in the Pacific Ocean was a shock to many. Almost every nation in the Asian region was relying on the trade possibilities that would arise in this. Nations would move their resources to the World Governing Trading Hub, and trade would take place there.

Due to the arrangement of the WGP to apply the laws of Technological Possibilities, nations relied on each other for various non-essential and even essential products.

But at the collapsing economy and the difficult means for nations to trade with other allied nations. Since many nations had enemies next or near to them, establishing land, air, and sea trade was difficult. Some attempts of trade were even stopped as war broke out in the trading routes.

And so, no one expected a battle to occur as most submarines were on-route to the Trading Hub. Everyone didn't want a battle to erupt there because even enemy nations couldn't afford to create havoc! This was a place where enemy nations could put up their product with little fear of being attacked by their enemies. When the WGP had re-offered their services, everyone wanted this offer to push through as everyone desperately needed it.

Even some nations had trade problems in the recent months and the sudden rising of new nations like India, Mesopotamia, Prime Zealand, and the Rasian Republic that split from Western Russia.

With such chaotic uprisings that made it very difficult for most nations to find a footing, this trading hub would have been their salvation. And so the battle that erupted enraged many, and most nations began to target the Underworld organizations that were all over their countries.

For the first time in history, nations were revealing the trade and control that the Underworld had. Revelation after revelation erupted, and various nations began to purge the Underworld from within.

As more and more details of the underwater war were revealed, the more it was proven that the Underworld was to be blamed.

The nations of Bangladesh, Prime Zeland, Rasian Republic, and the EAA were among the nations that managed to send several submarines into the Trading Hub. And while their losses were minimal, they still initiated the purging of the Underworld in their countries.

But of course, there was one group that didn't need the Trading Hub as much as the rest. They suffered no losses in the entire process, and reports of the great General that led the underwater battle echoed throughout the world. The Armies of the Unlocked had little need for this, for they had the technology to sustain and supply themselves because of the preparations they had made.

Pangea didn't need the Trading Hub or the Underworld. With their alliance on several Underwater Cities, it was possible for them to trade with nations as needed. And so, without fear of what implications will come out from a war that would erupt here, Seeker gave the green light to perform their experiments.

The Gryphon Squadron had escaped and acquired a submarine and hightailed out of the sea. But even as they were escaping, many attempts to kill them occurred. Torpedoes and rockets blew up, and if it weren't for the sharpshooting skills of Epic, the group wouldn't have survived the escape. They managed to board an escaping submarine and were able to mix in with the various workers in the submarine easily.

The submarine they boarded was able to reach the surface. It had several damaged ports and was at the brink of sinking from the strange attacks that it received on its escape.

The survivors who survived the many collapsed chambers were being pulled out as many soldiers began to hurriedly evacuate the dying men.

The first to get out of the ship was the Gryphon Squadron.

"Where are we?" Ivan immediately asked.

"That flag. We're in a Bangladesh carrier. We have to hurry. We need to find a way to get a higher position among the soldiers here." Lim explained.

"How are we going to do that?"

"Battle. Those Pioneers have a means of knowing where we are. Even in the chaos, they knew which sub to attack. It wouldn't be long when other ships start attacking this in an effort to kill us."

"So you want us to merge with the soldiers now?" Suarez asked.

"Not now. The attacks could happen soon. Once that happens, we use the panic to wear uniforms of the dead to get us a way to enter and fight. If we are able to fight and show the rest our superiority, it would be easy to reveal our foreign identities as someone being kept by those submarines."

"What about killing those Pioneers? When can we do that?" Will asked.

"Our goal is survival. This is the reason why Seeker took us. He wants to train us to reach the higher levels of the Unlocking. He said it himself! Those aliens will die in fifteen days. If we hold out until then, we win. But I don't think it's that simple. From what we just experienced, I now know that the standard he set for us is disgustingly high. What is important for us now is to get a better understanding of the circumstances we are in. We don't know where we are or why we were in that sub!"

"Lim's right. What we need is information. Haven't you noticed? Pangea, EAA, China, SPU, and Australia! There were even several unknown flags that I couldn't tell! We don't know what's going on. Any reckless action we make could spell our doom!"

"How?" Epic was curious."

"The enemy is smart and informed. They may use it to leak information about us being some human experiments and put a mark all over our heads. This is why our best call is to merge with an army so that when we fight, they won't be able to single us out!" Lim explained.

Epic, Suarez, Fish, and Will all nodded as they heard Lim's explanation.

"I also think that just as that Exoskeleton managed to invade the sub we were at, soldiers serving Seeker are constantly monitoring us. That soldier who warned us was used to ensure that we survive the battle despite our stupidity. But I also think that if we managed to surpass their expectations, they would make things harder for us."

Ivan frowned.

"Meaning we have to constantly exceed their expectation to survive?"

"Yes. We've all experienced this Unlocking. And think about how much pain and despair we had to endure to achieve it. They want us to be Unlocked all the more. Don't think that they will save us again. We will be fighting for our life here. If we grow lax, we die for real." Lim warned.

"Then we just do that! I want to be able to meet my family again! Let's kill those alien Pioneers! This experiment also gives us an idea of how strong our enemies are. This also will fuel our rage. The Pioneers are aliens, and we will see just how immoral or crazed they are in killing us. Lim, you have to plan according to that expectation in mind. For the rest, we have to develop whatever skills we have to be of use. Right now, Only Epic, Lim, and me are useful in this team. The rest have to do something!" Ivan urged.

The group nodded.

"Lim... What's the plan?"

"The best course of action to take right now is this..." Lim then began to give out the orders.

As more and more ships reached the surface, some of the battles that began underwater rippled out and continued above the sea.

There were several fleets of ships just waiting a certain distance from the World Governing Trading Hub.

The WGP declared that while moving in between this region as possible, only ships of certain sizes could travel. Underwater vessels would be allowed to move without size constraints. Everyone knew that the WGP set this rule to ensure that they could easily defend the area. The WGP had the best underwater techs compared to any other country because they had limited or banned any large-scale application or research in underwater techs.

Because of these bans and limitations, the Underwater Cities thrived as most nations were not allowed to create ships or vessels that could explore the deep seas.

But now, this long line of fleets was at war.

Despite the chaos that had happened, the surviving fleets of submarines had alerted their home countries that they had reached the place peacefully.

On a certain large ship that watched the battle, the final signatures needed to create the treaty had finally been signed.

They watched the battle and found how they were able to send their ships right into the deep.

The Leviathan already gave an estimated report of the items they salvaged.

The war that sank many submarines was all a ploy to gather resources for various nations.

"I can't believe that it worked!" President Quest of the SPU was amazed at the battle reports. He even confirmed it with his men who were in that submarine and saw how everything went according to plan.

"Indeed. All hail the South Pacific Confederate!" The Australian Prime Minister laughed.

"All according to the great General's plan." Malay-Pangean President Albert Hoross praised.

"To think I wanted to fight against them." Indo-Pangean President Hyrdon laughed.

"I was lucky to be dragged in quite early." Phil-Pangean President Colestar was in tears. He could only imagine what heartbreak the surrounding nations felt when all those resources had sunk into the sea.

"President Hoross, I read that from the report, your son, Lowengren, is now quite a figure." The Australian Prime Minister spoke up.

"You know of General Cliff Fangwood? He is responsible for ensuring that all the resources and materials in those subs are undamaged when those subs are sunk. General of the Army, Seeker Carlean, states that it is almost impossible for Cliff to beat my son in combat." Hoross laughed proudly.

"Impressive!"

"So shall we get these treaties finalized? I hope there are no longer any doubts on what we can accomplish."

"I feel a little worried about selling my country to this." The Australian Prime Minister laughed.

"Trust me. I've tried to fight the flow of Harker and got myself bombarded by the media. Things will be easy now. The SPU and Australia will find economic problems that can only be resolved with this sudden alliance. During that time, all who might oppose will be killed or converted. Whichever is more realistic. These people can easily change the world." Colestar warned.

"General Cliff can accurately destroy what subs that need to be destroyed and preserve what is needed to be preserved. With the destruction of those submarines from your countries, it spelled the death of your political enemies. You two are now in a position of more legal power to sign these treaties. Just think, if Cliff could do this, what more his other allies?" Hoross laughed.

"Presidents… We have a report that the Presider Titan is following is headed towards this location! He should be here in two minutes!"

"WHAT?!" Everyone exclaimed.

"Admiral Merol just confirmed it."

"Wha-what are we to do?" The Australian Prime Minister panicked.

"He should be headed for that Presider Lara in one of those subs waiting to depart!"

"What are we to do? We're all in this room! It would be very suspicious if that Presider finds enemy leaders gathered in one room! Even Lara doesn't know of our alliance?" The SPU frowned.

"Will he notice us?" Hyrdon asked.

"Would you risk it? We have to do something that will make it him not doubt our presence together in one room?"

"What can we do?" Colestar asked.

"Why don't we fight!" Albert Hoross declared valiantly.

"Fight?!" Everyone chorused.

"Yes. If he uses his scans and sees us punching each other, he won't suspect an alliance but some sort of temporary truce! And since we are all punching each other, that Presider will think that the truce is ending!" Albert explained.

"I guess… that makes sense." SPU President Quest agreed.

"Then let's do this!" Albert cheered as he punched the Australian Prime Minister.