End of Days Game: I'm the Only One Who Can See the Hidden Cues

After acquiring a sufficient amount of information, Kean decided it was best not to press further with his inquiries.

He understood that if he continued to ask questions, both The Person in the Mirror and The Son of the Sun would likely become quite dissatisfied. Such dissatisfaction could jeopardize the collaboration he had established with both of them.

"I acknowledge your response and appreciate it. I will make it a priority to ensure that enough individuals enter this instance as swiftly as possible. Aside from this matter, what do you believe I should focus on next?"

Kean was eager to discern what The Person in the Mirror and The Son of the Sun wanted him to do.

Although he already harbored an answer within himself, he believed that posing this question might prompt The Person in the Mirror and The Son of the Sun to divulge more information.

At least in Kean's estimation, after obtaining the awakening gemstone, he should expedite the completion of the awakening ritual.

While he was no longer the first to accomplish the awakening ritual, being the second to do so might still afford him some additional rewards.

In response to Kean's inquiry, The Person in the Mirror answered with unwavering directness.

"What you need to do next is exceedingly straightforward. You must swiftly stabilize your own condition, and once you confirm that your state is sufficiently solid, you should proceed immediately to complete the awakening ritual.

During the process of your awakening ritual, The Son of the Sun will undoubtedly provide you with the necessary assistance. He will enable you to acquire exceptionally powerful talents.

While these talents may not rival the rare strengths possessed by the first individual to complete the awakening ritual, they will still be formidable in their own right.

After you have completed the awakening ritual, your subsequent task will be to enhance your own strength as rapidly as possible.

Only by doing so will you be prepared to confront unforeseen circumstances, after all, Jeremy may very well take direct action against us."

The Person in the Mirror, through a series of highly intricate divination rituals, glimpsed the secrets of fate.

During their divination, they discovered that Jeremy was likely to take direct action against them within the upcoming month.

Given that The Person in the Mirror lacked significant combat power in the real world, they were fervently hoping for Kean's strength to be enhanced swiftly.

Only in this manner could they mitigate the substantial threat Jeremy posed to them in reality.

Upon hearing this, a cold and composed expression settled on Kean's face.

"Rest assured, I will undoubtedly elevate my strength as quickly as possible to prepare for the confrontation with Jeremy. I take my commitment to eliminating him with the utmost seriousness."

After delivering this statement, Kean swiftly returned to his villa.

The Person in the Mirror and The Son of the Sun did not linger in their previous location.

After confirming that the instance dedicated to the "Sun" posed no issues, they transformed into a ray of sunlight and departed.

When Kean arrived at the entrance of his villa, he unexpectedly spotted his butler, Farmer, pacing anxiously back and forth within his bedroom.

"Could it be that something significant has occurred again? I hope it isn't another predicament caused by my uncle."

Kean furrowed his brows and muttered to himself.

Although Kean had his own suspicions, he still needed to inquire with his butler, Farmer, in order to ascertain what had truly transpired.

He pushed open the grand door of the villa and stepped inside, prompting Farmer to quickly emerge from Kean's bedroom upon hearing the sound of the door opening.

Upon spotting Kean, Farmer spoke urgently.

"Young Master, you have finally returned! The upper echelons of the Lannisters require your immediate presence in the capital's administrative district, where representatives from powerful families within the Federation are convening for a highly significant meeting."

Upon hearing this, a look of confusion crossed Kean's face.

"What could possibly have occurred that would cause the Federation's leadership to be in such a state of alarm? I recall that when the apocalypse game descended, they were not nearly this frantic."

In response to Kean's inquiry, Farmer replied in a noticeably anxious tone.

"Are you not aware of the version update for the apocalypse game? Do you not know that the difficulty of the instances and monsters within the apocalypse game has been drastically increased?

As far as I know, even the bustling areas of the capital have encountered several instances of exceedingly high difficulty.

The personnel at the military headquarters have stated that they are unable to handle these instances."

Thus, the upper echelons of the Federation convened an emergency meeting in a state of utter panic.

As one of the most outstanding talents among the Lannisters, it is only natural that you should hasten to the meeting site as quickly as possible."

After hearing Farmer's words, Kean finally grasped the situation.

"Alright, I understand this information now, and I will make my way there without delay!"

Kean swiftly tossed his equipment to his butler, Farmer. He then proceeded toward the capital's administrative district at the fastest pace he could muster.

Under normal circumstances, no one would be permitted to utilize the exclusive skills of the Awakened for rapid movement within the bustling areas of the capital. Such actions could potentially pose a significant threat to the vibrant district.

However, given the current state of emergency, no one was concerned about such regulations.

Kean quickly arrived at the venue for the Federation's high-level meeting in the capital's administrative district.

Before entering the conference hall, Kean underwent a security check conducted by two capable soldiers dispatched by the military.

"Mr. Kean, we have verified your identity, and you may proceed inside."

Kean entered through the side door of the conference hall.

The side door was in close proximity to the seats reserved for the Lannisters, so Kean's entrance into the hall did not draw much attention from the attendees.

Kean directly sought out a relatively secluded seat within the area designated for his family.

At that moment, the central stage of the conference hall was occupied by Marshal Daniel from the military headquarters, who was delivering a speech.

"In summary, this is the intelligence that our military has urgently gathered. As you can discern, instances of exceedingly high difficulty have emerged across all regions of the Federation.

Moreover, several industrial cities that are of paramount importance to the Federation have encountered numerous high-difficulty instances.

As the Marshal of the military, I implore the Federation to approve the concentration of military forces in these critical industrial cities.

If we cannot ensure the security of these cities, the operational capabilities of our military will rapidly decline. Therefore, I believe it is acceptable for us to temporarily reduce the security forces in the capital."

As soon as Marshal Daniel concluded his remarks, a cacophony erupted within the conference hall.

The expression on the face of Edgar, the head of the Federation seated at the podium, was extremely grim.

After casting a cold, sweeping glance over the assembly, he cleared his throat twice and spoke.

"Silence! We are currently engaged in a high-level meeting of the Federation! Please refrain from whispering among yourselves!"

Edgar's words successfully restored a state of quietude within the conference hall.

He then turned his gaze toward Daniel: "Marshal, your points do hold some merit. However, if we cannot even ensure the safety of the capital, how can the military headquarters guarantee the security of those industrial cities?"

In response to the head of the Federation's inquiry, Daniel promptly provided a clear answer.

"Rest assured, Your Excellency. I can assure you that the military headquarters will swiftly ensure the safety of those industrial cities.

To this end, we will mobilize the most elite forces under the military headquarters.

Consequently, other ordinary cities will regrettably have to rely on local regular soldiers for protection.

This will inevitably place certain cities in a precarious position. However, this is an unavoidable circumstance, given that we are currently unable to guarantee the security of the capital."

Daniel confidently outlined his plan.

After a moment of hesitation, Edgar, the head of the Federation, ultimately chose to agree.

"As the head of the Federation, I hereby approve the plan put forth by the military headquarters.

In addition, to boost the morale of non-official Awakened individuals, I have decided to allow civilian Awakened to directly utilize the weapons owned by the Federation government."

Once Edgar's words were uttered, a renewed wave of commotion erupted among those present.

However, Edgar did not display the same grim expression as before, for he understood that such a decision would inevitably provoke opposition from several prominent families within the Federation.

After listening to the dialogue between Edgar and Daniel, a hint of disdain crossed Kean's face.

"These two must have reached an agreement prior to the meeting. Their current actions are nothing more than a performance for our benefit. Even if all the major families voice their dissent, Edgar will remain steadfast in his decision."

Kean couldn't help but internally scoff at the situation.

What transpired next unfolded precisely as Kean had anticipated, although the major families of the Federation expressed their opposition, the combined efforts of Edgar and Daniel rendered their objections ineffective.

The emergency meeting of the Federation's high-ranking officials ultimately resolved to permit civilian executors to utilize the equipment owned by the government.

Following the conclusion of the emergency meeting, the major families would summon their respective members for urgent discussions.

Meanwhile, the various generals under the jurisdiction of the military headquarters would swiftly return to their posts.

This urgency stemmed from the fact that most of them were already aware that their respective territories had also encountered instances of exceptionally high difficulty and significantly upgraded monsters.

The generals needed to return promptly to ensure that their bases would not be plunged into dire circumstances.

Howard, who participated in this high-level emergency meeting, was a quintessential example of this urgency.

After the meeting concluded, Howard disregarded his own safety and hastened to reach a helicopter for a swift return from the capital to Moonlight City.

His fervent dedication was fueled by the fact that he had already received distress signals from his subordinates during the course of the emergency meeting.