The job change is a bizarre and calamity; the nation begs me to tone it down.

Although Sherlock's resources are not so limited as to be crippled by the loss of three demigods.

But these three are all top-tier combatants.

Without them, the domestic defense system has indeed developed significant weaknesses.

If the Northern Alliance really can't hold out at this point, and the invaders from the alien dimension cross the defenses and storm into northern Sherlock...

Li Weiguo dared not think any further.

"minister."

The door was pushed open.

Li Weiguo looked up and saw that the person walking in was Zhang Zhen, a staff officer from the military headquarters.

But at this moment, Zhang Zhen's expression was not good.

When Li Weiguo saw his expression, his heart skipped a beat.

"explain."

Zhang Zhen walked to the projection table and placed the tablet on it: "Minister, the intelligence from the front lines has been confirmed."

"The Northern Alliance encountered the forces of the Royal Court of the Dragon King."

"I know that."

Li Weiguo frowned: "What about their specific combat strength?"

Zhang Zhen took a deep breath.

"Source level—three."

These three words were like three iron nails, driven firmly into the air inside the room.

Li Weiguo's eyebrows suddenly twitched.

"Three?"

"Yes."

Zhang Zhen nodded, swiped his finger across the tablet twice, and brought up detailed data: "Based on energy detection data from the Northern Alliance frontline troops, and feedback from our long-range sensing arrays deployed in the border region."

"The intruder has confirmed the presence of three source-level energy reactions."

"In addition, at least forty-seven Saint-level energy sources and an unknown number of high-level dragon war units were detected."

The room fell silent for a moment.

Li Weiguo released his hands from the table, straightened up, and grinned.

Three source levels.

Dozens of saints.

What kind of lineup is this?

This is going to destroy the country.

"wrong."

Li Weiguo suddenly spoke, his tone tinged with confusion: "When did the Dragon King's Court acquire three Source-level beings?"

That's a very practical question.

According to intelligence gathered by the Divine Xia military, the core combat power of the Yalong Royal Court—that is, the alien force that has a dimensional portal with Earth—has always maintained a relatively stable number.

The number of source-level sources is also traceable.

Previous intelligence indicated that the number of Origin-level beings in the Yalong Royal Court was at most two.

Moreover, one of them was in a semi-disabled state.

It does not possess full combat capability.

Now three of them have suddenly appeared?

Where did those extra one or two come from?

Zhang Zhen had obviously thought of this as well, and said calmly, "Minister, regarding this issue, the intelligence analysis department has given two possibilities."

"First, the Dragon King's Court, without our knowledge, acquired new Source-level combat power by invading other planes. Second—"

He paused for a moment.

"second?"

"The second possibility is that among these three source-level beings, there are external aids who do not belong to the Yalong Royal Court itself."

Li Weiguo's eyes narrowed slightly.

foreign aid?

If that's the case, then the problem becomes even more complicated.

Are there other forces backing the Yalong Royal Court?

Or is this actually part of a much bigger game?

But now is not the time to delve into these issues.

Regardless of how those three Source-level beings came to be, they are now wreaking havoc on the Northern Alliance's defenses.

This is the most critical reality right now.

Li Weiguo paced back and forth in the decision-making room with a sullen face.

Various solutions were rapidly churning in my mind.

Should we send a demigod to provide support?

There are already three fewer demigods in the country. What if something happens in other areas if more are transferred?

Not sending?

Are we just going to stand by and watch the Northern League get crushed?

Then wait for those three Origin-level beings to lead dozens of Saints to the doorstep of the Divine Xia family.

No matter which option I choose, I feel uncomfortable.

Just as he was pondering this, Zhang Zhen spoke up again.

"Minister, there's one more thing."

Li Weiguo stopped and glanced at him.

Zhang Zhen's expression was somewhat subtle, as if he was carefully choosing his words. After hesitating for a second, he said, "Nova, the demigod of the Northern Alliance, requests to speak directly with you."

Li Weiguo's brow twitched slightly.

Nova.

The only female demigod currently active in the Northern League.

She wants to talk to herself?

Li Weiguo knew without guessing why the other party was making the call.

Ask for help.

What else could it be but asking for help?

With three Source-level beings pressing down on them, how can the Northern Alliance, with only one Source-level being, withstand it?

No one could withstand that.

But the problem is—this aid isn't so easy to come by.

Matters between countries are never that simple.

Putting aside the fact that the Northern Alliance frequently engages in underhanded tactics in northern Sherlock Holmes and targets her internationally!

Moreover, sending troops to provide support means drawing on combat power at the demigod level or above from within the country.

With the three demigods already out.

Sending more people abroad will only widen the gaps in domestic defense.

What if a foreign race takes the opportunity to invade?

Li Weiguo hesitated.

This hesitation isn't out of fear, but rather because as someone in charge of the overall situation, there are too many things to consider.

Every decision can affect the direction of the entire country, and there is no room for impulsiveness.

He didn't respond to Zhang Zhen immediately, but turned around to face the expanding red area on the projection table again.

The door to the decision-making room was pushed open a second time.

There was no knocking.

Li Weiguo turned his head and saw the person walking in.

Zhang Daoxuan.

After entering, Zhang Daoxuan first glanced at the battlefield situation map on the projection table, and then looked at Li Weiguo's expression.

Finally, his gaze fell on the tablet in Zhang Zhen's hand.

The whole process took less than three seconds.

"Nova wants to speak with you?"

Zhang Daoxuan spoke.

Li Weiguo nodded without saying anything.

Zhang Daoxuan walked to the projection table and looked down at the intelligence document for a few seconds.

After reading it, he looked up.

"Take it."

Just two words.

Li Weiguo looked at him but did not respond immediately.

Zhang Daoxuan understood what he was worried about.

He turned around and faced Li Weiguo: "Weiguo, three Origin-level."

At this point, he held up three fingers and waved them in front of Li Weiguo: "Three."

"Not three saints, nor three demigods. Three Origin-level beings."

"An invasion of this scale is beyond what the Northern Alliance can withstand on its own."

Li Weiguo remained silent.

Zhang Daoxuan continued, "I understand your concerns. But think about it—if the Northern Alliance is truly breached, where will those three Origin-level beings go next?"

This question does not need an answer.

Everyone knows the answer.

It's either heading west or heading south!

"and……"

Zhang Daoxuan lowered his voice slightly: "The fact that three Origin-level beings suddenly appeared in the Dragon King's Court is abnormal in itself."

"If there are other alien races behind this, then we can't just sit idly by."

"If they swallow up the Northern Alliance today, they'll dare to test our borders tomorrow. We can't open that door."

Li Weiguo tapped his knuckles twice on the edge of the projection table.

He had actually thought of everything Zhang Daoxuan said.

It's not that I don't know how to choose.

Instead, some decisions require someone to help you break through that final barrier.