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The world was changing.
Nations didn't realize they were no longer ruled by presidents, kings, or prime ministers — they were ruled by fear. Fear of the unknown force rising from the shadows.
And at the center of it all… Sam Carter.
Inside The Abyss Citadel, Sam stood before the war map. A glowing red overlay covered 41% of the globe — territories now under his indirect control through blackmail, economic collapse, or quiet submission.
But Phase Three was different.
This phase wouldn't be silent.
It would be loud.
[DING! Phase Three: Global Disruption Protocol Activated.]
Objective: Collapse unstable governments. Replace with puppet regimes loyal to the Obsidian Empire.
Bonus Reward: Nation Override Token – Allows absolute rule over a chosen country.
Sam raised his hand. "Begin with the weakest. Target those already on the edge."
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Venezuela – Day 1
Sam's operatives caused all major banks to freeze. Public funds vanished overnight. Riots erupted. Soldiers defected to Obsidian agents who promised food, power, and gold.
By nightfall, the flag of The Obsidian Empire flew over Caracas.
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Nigeria – Day 3
The president vanished. Replaced by a young, unknown leader — secretly a high-ranking summon disguised via bio-tech.
The population, desperate for stability, hailed him as a savior.
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Greece – Day 5
A "mysterious investor" cleared the national debt, fixed fuel prices, and introduced a new currency.
Obsidian Coins.
The country called it a miracle.
Sam called it a quiet takeover.
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Back in the Citadel, Sam activated a new program.
[DING! Shadow Broadcast: Enabled.]
Every world leader — from the US to China, from France to North Korea — received the same private message:
> "You've ruled for too long. Now you serve.
The Obsidian Empire has no borders.
Join quietly… or watch your nations burn."
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The UN gathered in secret.
CIA, MI6, Mossad, and every intelligence group tried to trace the source.
None succeeded.
Because Sam was no longer just a man.
He was a system.
A force.
An unkillable ruler surrounded by infinite, loyal, ever-growing summoned armies.
Every second, 100,000 more were born.
Every second, he grew stronger.
And he could not die — not until every summon was destroyed.
Which was impossible.
He turned to his generals. "Prepare for the next move."
"Which nation shall fall next?" one asked.
Sam's lips curled into a cruel smile.
"The United States."
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