Chapter 6123

Flint Calder’s response prompted cheers from both the Chinese attendees and the foreigners present.

I was bewildered, unable to grasp the significance of the moment, but the person beside me quickly filled me in on the details.

Before long, the good news spread throughout the crowd, and everyone felt as though they had narrowly escaped disaster. There were shouts of joy, and relatives embraced and wept together, overwhelmed with emotion.

Elaine and Jacob were also in tears, their excitement getting the better of them. They held each other tightly, crying uncontrollably.

At the same time, the entire Internet was ablaze with activity.

Tawanna brazenly streamed the whole scene live, attracting at least hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide. Meanwhile, high-ranking officials in the Maldives were furious and promptly dispatched over half of the country’s military forces to Baima Island.

It’s important to note that the Maldives military is comprised of only about 3,000 personnel. After accounting for commanders and logistics, the number of combat-ready troops is greatly diminished.