"My name is Haraksae from Tokyo News Team, and today, ladies and gentlemen, I'm here to show you the devastation that occurred only hours ago. Buildings destroyed, unidentified entities in the sky, humanoid creatures flying as well, all caught on camera. Not to mention several main buildings, including one of the larger Spire towers, have been attacked. Which we can only presume are the acts of terrorists."
Akio sat slumped in the high-back chair of her office within Cradle's main HQ, the faint glow of the broadcast washing across her pale face. She had only just returned from her personal mission against the Alberline Icebreaker, and exhaustion clung to her like a second skin. The city was in chaos. Spire had moved boldly, and Cradle's silence in the matter weighed on her shoulders like lead.
