I, The Dragon Overlord

At the border between North and South, the sky was dark with no stars or moonlight. Searchlights pierced the darkness, turning night into day with human technology.

The roar of airplanes echoed above, while tanks and armored vehicles rolled across the ground, their tracks crunching through the soil, showcasing the might of the armored corps.

This was a coalition of three nations—China, Russia, and North Korea. Advanced military equipment from China and Russia was deployed to the border, while North Korea had mobilized its artillery corps, ready to unleash a barrage at any moment.

The world's strongest young leader personally arrived at the North-South border, boosting the troops' morale. However, he didn't command the army himself; he knew his limitations and delegated command to experienced officers. The coalition included generals from China and Russia, making it inappropriate for him to lead the combined forces.

As a national leader in his own territory, he participated in military meetings. The Chinese and Russian generals treated him with respect, as long as he didn't interfere too much.

The command center was in disarray. Senior generals and the North Korean leader were helped up by their aides after being thrown to the ground.

"Generals, are you all right?"

Despite being in his thirties and somewhat overweight, the leader was strong enough to handle a fall. His seemingly naive expression masked a shrewd politician's mind.

To become a leader in his thirties, one must be sharp and deeply strategic.

The Chinese and Russian generals, though aged, were seasoned soldiers. They brushed the dust off their uniforms, saying, "We're fine, but that earthquake was terrifying."

The two generals exchanged a glance, both visibly shaken. The command center was in chaos, with objects scattered everywhere.

Seoul was only about forty kilometers away, and at this distance, an earthquake felt like being right at the epicenter. The coalition army had experienced an 8.5-magnitude earthquake.

Fortunately, this was a military camp with no high-rise buildings, and modern armies aren't as vulnerable to such disasters as ancient ones. There were likely some casualties, but not significant.

"If we felt such an earthquake forty-five kilometers from Seoul, the city must be in ruins now. It's the perfect time to advance," the young leader urged. Normally, he wouldn't dare make such bold statements or mass troops at the border. In the past, such actions would have provoked a multinational coalition's intervention.

But now, the unthinkable was possible. South Korea had brought this upon itself, unlike the United States, which had the resources to handle such crises. South Korea's reckless actions left it vulnerable to mockery and exploitation.

"Let's wait and see," the generals replied. Invading a country directly was unprecedented in modern times, and they wanted to minimize casualties.

They weren't planning an invasion but preparing to fight the otherworldly monsters that had appeared. This time, they were united in a righteous cause—for the safety of Earth and humanity.

Disappointed, the leader couldn't command the generals and had to remain silent, his anxiety growing.

Just then, an intelligence officer shouted, "Generals, we have real-time satellite images of Seoul!"

A screen on an intact wall lit up, showing Seoul's situation. The sight left everyone wide-eyed.

"What is that..."

A giant, ethereal door stood in the city's center, surrounded by countless Byakhees and Burrowing Demon Worms. They prayed and worshipped, seemingly welcoming a great deity.

The sight alone was hair-raising. The Byakhees had shown their combat prowess against the South Korean army, and the Burrowing Demon Worms were even more terrifying, as Seoul's ruins testified. These creatures were more dreadful than nuclear weapons.

"Generals, the Americans have offered to assist in our attack. The Pacific Fleet is en route, and Japanese naval forces are preparing to provide aid."

"The five permanent members of the UN Security Council held an emergency meeting. They unanimously approved the use of weapons of mass destruction, even nuclear weapons if necessary. All nations agree that these monsters must not spread beyond this area, posing an existential threat to humanity."

The intelligence officer swallowed hard. Using WMDs on land was unprecedented. This was a desperate measure for the survival of human civilization.

The generals fell silent. They understood that the Security Council had no choice. If the Byakhees, ghouls, and Burrowing Demon Worms spread globally, it would be catastrophic. These creatures seemed to be summoning an evil god.

This would be a historic moment, where humanity united to fight otherworldly threats. Future history books would record this battle. Preventing the monsters from spreading was crucial, as many countries lay near South Korea. The monsters reaching other nations would be a severe threat.

Even countries across the Pacific couldn't ignore this. If these evil creatures spread worldwide, no country or human could escape. Complacency was not an option.

The generals took deep breaths. "We have no choice. Issue the attack order. But expect heavy losses."

They smiled bitterly. Even with WMDs, soldiers would still have to engage in close combat.

Just then, a powerful voice rang out, making the Chinese general's face light up with joy.

"Haha, I can't just stand by!"

It was a vigorous, elderly voice.