A crimson beam of light shot straight into the sky, erupting from the Wall of the Sky!
Then, something terrifying began to happen—the wall expanded outward with a deafening roar.
Thick smoke and dust engulfed the surroundings, blotting out the sun.
Panic ensued.
Countless ordinary people were crushed beneath the shifting mass, their screams lost in the chaos. The very foundation of the world seemed to tremble.
But across the realms—East Capital, West Capital, and North Capital—millions of viewers watched this terrifying spectacle unfold on their screens… with excitement and anticipation.
The Wall of the Sky was changing.
And with it, the world was spiraling into further chaos.
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Meanwhile, inside the control room, President Nanba calmly looked out over the unfolding disaster. He turned to Himuro Taizan and said coldly, "This is the true power of Pandora's Box."
He gestured toward the device beside him. "Insert the metal plate with the energy bottle back into the Magic Box. Let it release more energy."
Taizan's face darkened. "Are you really going to open Pandora's Box?"
Nanba didn't hesitate. "Of course. This is what West Capital desires. And we'll gladly accept whatever comes."
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Elsewhere, Steve and his allies were reeling from the sudden change.
"What's going on with the Sky Wall?" Steve asked, his eyes narrowing.
Banjo was equally confused. "Why is West Capital attacking? Wasn't the war already over?"
Even Grease frowned. "And these robots… they're not ordinary guards."
Suddenly, Xue Qian appeared, walking toward them with slow, deliberate steps.
"They're not," she said. "These are the latest military units developed by Nanba Heavy Industries—Hardened Guards."
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Back at the negotiation table, Taizan confronted President Nanba again.
"We had an agreement. If East Capital won the decisive battle, West Capital would withdraw and return the territory of North Capital."
Nanba smirked. "And who said we lost?"
Taizan's eyes widened. "What are you saying? East Capital clearly won!"
Nanba's smile deepened into something far more sinister. "Only a few people actually witnessed the battle. Right, Utsumi?"
Utsumi, seated beside him, gave a nod of agreement.
Taizan clenched his fists in fury.
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Suddenly, Steve activated his transformation belt.
"Dual Tank Form—Activate!"
"Super Dangerous!"
"Super Strong!"
With a brilliant flash of light, he transformed into Battle Rabbit and charged into battle against the Hardened Guards, tearing through them with his enhanced strength and agility.
Xue Qian observed quietly, whispering under her breath, "With this, Pandora's Tower is one step closer to completion…"
Steve's ears perked up at the unfamiliar term. "Pandora's Tower?"
His face grew grim. He had never heard that name before.
The viewers of the Three Realms were equally curious and unsettled.
What was Pandora's Tower?
And just how powerful could it be?
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Meanwhile, President Nanba laid out his true intentions.
"Our goals are simple. First: open Pandora's Box. Second: show the world the military might of West Capital."
He raised a clenched fist.
"Even if we don't retrieve the energy bottle, I'll turn East Capital into a sea of fire. From here on… it's total war."
Taizan slammed the table, enraged. "You're insane!"
Suddenly, a colossal tower appeared above the Sky Wall, stretching ominously into the heavens.
Xue Qian looked up at it and muttered, "That tower… it was built using the power of the Magic Box."
She turned to Steve. "Once it's completed, Earth will face the same fate as Mars."
Steve's heart sank.
"What is that tower?" he whispered.
Xue Qian turned to leave. "Consider today your official declaration of war. Next time, I won't show mercy."
"Goodbye."
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Back inside East Capital headquarters, Taizan debriefed Steve and the others.
"West Capital really plans to open Pandora's Box. I never expected things to turn out like this."
Steve nodded grimly. "The people won't sit idly by and allow West Capital's tyranny to continue."
Taizan's expression turned dark. "They've already manipulated the media. They distorted the outcome of the battle, spreading lies that East Capital lost."
"What a joke!" Banjo shouted, slamming his fist into his palm.
Taizan continued, "That's why they refused to broadcast the battle live. Now, with no proof, they can twist public opinion."
"Now, the people think we're the villains… that we're unjustly holding on to territory."
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Across the realms, reactions erupted.
"Nanba Heavy Industries is truly shameless!"
"They lost, and now they're pretending they didn't? And refusing to return North Capital?"
"I've never seen such blatant manipulation!"
"They're lying through their teeth!"
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In the Extraordinary Chat Group:
Funina: "Nanba Heavy Industries is disgusting!"
Kiana: "They flipped the truth completely! Shameless!"
Yae Miko: "There was no live broadcast. Outsiders genuinely have no idea what really happened."
March 7: "Honestly… I don't think they ever intended to end the war."
Ningguang: "Exactly. It was always about stealing the Magic Box and uniting the world under their rule."
Liuying: "Let's hope Steve and the others can stop them."
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Back at the battlefield, Banjo clenched his fists. "What a mess…"
Grease interrupted, "What about North Capital? Are they going to return it?"
Taizan shook his head. "If they deny their loss, they won't return the territory either."
Soon after, Xue Qian led West Capital's warriors into another assault, attempting to seize the energy bottle.
Steve, Banjo, Grease, and the rest engaged them immediately in a fierce battle.
With skill and teamwork, Steve's team quickly gained the upper hand.
But just as they were about to secure the energy bottle—
Washio Rei lunged forward and grabbed Misora, holding her hostage.
"Don't get cocky!" he shouted. "Hand over the energy bottle! Now!"
Steve turned and froze. "Misora!"
Grease looked equally panicked. "Meisora!"
Washio Rei's voice boomed, "I said hand it over, or the girl gets hurt!"
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Once again, the viewers of the Three Realms reacted furiously.
"Despicable! Using a hostage?"
"Are you even a man? Taking a girl hostage in battle?"
"Cowards! This is disgraceful!"
"I despise them!"
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But then…
A strange glow overtook Misora.
Her pupils turned emerald green.
Golden light surrounded her entire body, radiating a divine energy.
Washio Rei was blasted backward, flying several feet before crashing violently into the ground.
He groaned, dazed. "Wh-What was that…?"
Misora's body floated slightly, enveloped in golden light.
Her previously timid aura transformed into something regal, commanding, and terrifying.
She stood tall, her voice calm but full of authority.
"My name is Bernajiu."
"I am the Princess of Mars."
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The entire battlefield froze.
Even the viewers across the Three Realms stared at their screens in disbelief.
"WHAT?! MISORA IS THE PRINCESS OF MARS?!"
"This is crazy!"
"No way! She had that kind of identity all along?"
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Washio Rei, still on the ground, looked up at her in horror.
How could this harmless-looking girl suddenly transform into such a powerful being?
His entire body trembled with fear.
The tables had turned completely.
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With the revelation of Misora's true identity, the war between East and West Capital was no longer just a political battle. It was now a struggle with galactic implications.
The Princess of Mars had awakened.
And Steve knew… the real war had only just begun.
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