"The base installations are complete."
"Currently, 80% of the starships have returned to prepare for the second wave of invasions into other dimensions."
"The Gate offensives appear to be subsiding."

Kalstein tapped his armrest lightly as the reports streamed in.

"No anomalies in progress?"
"None, sir."
"Understood."

As he sat in the conference room, reviewing the updates, Kalstein’s gaze briefly locked onto someone across the room.

A young girl with a massive greatsword strapped to her back.

"Hmm."

She wiggled in her seat with a bright smile, resembling a child visiting their parent’s workplace for the …