For The Goddess Imperatoress!

"She's a beauty,"

One of the marines remarked, stepping back to admire the finished product.

"Not bad not bad Indeed"

I agreed, pulling off my welding mask and wiping the sweat from my brow.

"Let's hope Hope never has to use it to its full potential."

The marines all nodded in agreement, understanding the weight of those words, war was messy, cruel, and full of unspeakable atrocities, we knew that better than anyone, If we could we would never choose war only result to It as the last option then there's absolutely no other way.

"Alright,"

I said, clapping my men on their shoulders.

"Good work, all of you. Now get some rest."

The marines nodded as they filed out of the tent, I remained behind for a moment, my gaze lingering on the power armor.

With one last look at the armor, I turned and made my way back to the tent where Hope was resting.

...

Back In the past In the halls of power across the world, Hope's statement about introducing Lilith, her groundbreaking AI, to the military of C*ina sent shockwaves through the corridors of the world's most influential governments.

The very idea of an AI of Lilith's caliber being integrated into the armed forces of a rival nation sparked a flurry of urgent meetings, classified briefings, and covert operations.

W*shin*ton, P*ta*on

The room was dimly lit, filled with the quiet hum of computers and the low murmurs of high-ranking officials. General Marcus Hadley, a veteran of countless military strategies, sat at the head of the table, his face set in a grim line as he reviewed the latest intelligence report.

"So, it's confirmed?"

He asked, his voice calm but with an underlying tension.

"Yes, sir,"

Replied Colonel Bennett, a senior intelligence officer, handing over a thick dossier.

"Our sources indicate that c*in*se goverment and military Is already considering Introducing Hope Apex's AI, Lilith Into their armed forces, If they integrate it succesfully, their capabilities could leapfrog years ahead."

General Hadley thumbed through the report, eyes narrowing as he saw the potential implications laid out in stark terms.

"Lilith could change the balance of power in the Pa*ific," he muttered.

"We can't let that happen."

"Sir, what are our options?"

Another officer asked.

Hadley closed the dossier and looked up, his eyes cold.

"We need to get our hands on Lilith one way or another If we can't have the AIs core code itself, we need its creator, failing that, we develop countermeasures. But we need to act fast."

"Shall we mobilize cyber ops, sir?"

Asked Bennett.

"Yes,"

Hadley replied, nodding firmly.

"We need every tool at our disposal—cyber, espionage, diplomatic pressure. If Lilith ends up in C*in*se hands, we need a way to neutralize her."

M*sc*w - K*em*in

In M*sc*w, the mood was similarly tense. The R*ss*an Defense Ministry had gathered in a secure underground bunker, away from prying eyes and ears.

Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov, a shrewd and calculating man, stood before a large screen displaying a picture of Hope Apex, her face calm and collected during her worldwide famous press conference.

"This woman holds in her hands a weapon more dangerous than any nuclear arsenal,"

Ivanov said, addressing the room.

"An AI that could give C*ina an insurmountable edge."

"Do we have any assets close to her?"

One of the generals inquired.

Ivanov nodded, a thin smile playing on his lips.

"Our operatives have already been activated. We're pulling in favors, reaching out to every contact we have in the tech world. If we can't get Lilith herself, we'll settle for Its creator."

"And if neither is possible?"

Asked a younger officer, his voice tinged with concern.

"Then we make sure no one has It, one way or another,"

Ivanov responded coldly.

"We cannot allow her to tip the balance of power away from us. The Motherland comes first."

L*nd*n - M*6 Headquarters

Across the E*glish Channel, in L*nd*n, the M*6 headquarters buzzed with activity. The news of Lilith's potential militarization had thrown the agency into high gear. In a sleek, modern conference room, the heads of various departments gathered for an emergency briefing.

Director Robert Whitaker, the head of M*6, stood at the front of the room, his expression unreadable as he addressed his top agents.

"This is a critical situation,"

He began.

"Hope Apex's AI, Lilith, could revolutionize warfare, and not necessarily in our favor."

"Do we have any leverage over her?"

Asked one of the senior operatives.

"None at the moment," 

Whitaker replied.

"but we're working on it. We've already deployed our best assets to monitor her movements. We need to know who she's talking to, what deals she's making, and if there's any way we can either acquire Lilith or sabotage her implementation in C*inas armed forces."

"And what about diplomatic avenues?"

Another agent suggested.

"We'll pursue them, but let's be realistic,"

Whitaker said, his tone hard.

"If we don't move quickly, the C*in*se could gain an advantage that will take us years to counter. We need to prepare for the worst-case scenario."

B*ijing - Z*ongn*nhai Compound

Meanwhile, in B*ijing, the leadership was already preparing to welcome Lilith into their fold. In the opulent halls of Z*ong*anhai, the C*in*se government's top military officials and Party leaders were engaged in intense discussions.

President Jin, seated at the head of the table, listened intently as his generals laid out the potential advantages of integrating Lilith into the P*ople's L*ber*tion Army.

"With Lilith, we can achieve absolute superiority in the South C*ina Sea and beyond,"

One of the generals declared.

"No more stand-offs, no more concessions. The AI will give us control over the region."

"And what of our adversaries?"

Asked another official.

"They will not sit idly by."

"We're aware of that,"

Jin replied calmly.

"Our best men have already surrounded Miss Apex's mansion with our special forces on 24/7 stand by If anyone dares to make a move which they will."

There was a murmur of agreement around the table.

"Mr. President and what about Miss Hope's stance on not giving us access to her core code, If we agree to this then we are simply repeating the mistake the Trojans made there is no knowing what kind of viruses Lilith's core code has If we agree to her demands then It's the same as putting our necks on a chopping board!"

One of the officials declared rather passionately.

"And what do you suggest? Take It by force? Kidnap and Imprison miss Hope herself? If we do this then what kind of message are we sending to our talents? There are already thousands of talented young people who flee the country In search of a better life"

President Jin declared as he hit the table with his fist, he certainly wasnt an Idiot he clearly knew the risks Involved In his decision but despite that, he decided to make a gamble, plus the official was one of the men from the faction tasked with researching AI so It was clear that his own wellbeing has been threatened, after all he was receiving billions In research funds annually yet so far he hadn't produced anything that could even come close to Liliths standard.

"Don't worry we will take full measures In order to ensure that Lilith doesn't stab us In the back at the critical moment.

President Jin added.