844 Survival Theory

The level of fear and confusion in the meeting room was evident to Max as soon as he got near the station. They were waiting quietly for him to arrive and the meeting to start, but that didn't slow their minds, and every Koleska officer, Minister and Diplomat had the very worst-case scenario running through their minds. 

"Greetings, Esteemed Ladies and Gentlemen." Max greeted the room as he entered and took his seat near one end of the room, next to Commander Yuri, who was seated at the foot of the table. 

"Commander Keres Max, it is an honour, as always, for you to meet with us on such short notice. Your intelligence-gathering abilities seem to be quite capable, so I will assume that you already know we are concerned about the implications of the actions the Arisen Army took today." The Minister of Defence replied slowly.