Chapter 6 - Rings

Mr. President, it is impossible to keep it confidential. Our expeditions encountered some expeditions from other countries or the location was within the land of said countries. Some choose to cooperate with us, while some countries blocked our expeditions or are stalling for time."

Hearing that some countries blocked their ULA Expeditions, some people on the table did not like it from their expression.

"Especially two of our 'Friends', their refusal was quite clear."

Chief Raymond replied. However, this time other than frowning, nobody was surprised or irritated as if it is a usual situation.

"They have really become a throne in our throat."

Muttered the president while frowning. Then he asked.

"What is next on the list?"

A 1.85m middle-aged black man in a black suit with a handsome face stood up and pressed some keys on the laser keyboard in front of him.

"Mr. President, please look at this projection."

A holographic projection of planet Earth with the Earth's magnetic field appeared in the middle of the table.

"This is how the magnetic field of our planet should look like."

Said the man in the black suit. Then he pressed some keys again, and on the holographic projection, small regular and irregular circles started appearing around the Earth.

"Secretary Smith, what can you tell me about this?"

The president looked at the projection for some time then he turned his gaze to the man in a black suit named Smith.

"This is a projection of planet earth with the interference of the abnormal magnetic fields."

Replied secretary smith smoothly.

"And what the hell is the effect of these magnetic fields?"

The president started feeling his blood sugar is dropping and asked with an angry tone.

"The magnetic fields only have a diminutive effect on Earth's magnetic field. However, this tiny change can lead to unknown results. At the moment, the only effect is the rapid change of weather inside the area covered by the magnetic fields."

Secretary Smith still replied calmly, not caring about the president's tone. No way, people in his position have not received any less scolding in their career.

"Mr. President, one of the biggest problems right now is that we do not know if the magnetic fields or as we code-named them 'Rings' will keep on expanding or stop at a certain point."

'*uck me! This is getting even s*itter . Why is all this s*it happening on my term? Why did it not happen on Drump term.'

Cursed the president in his mind while looking at the projection again. Suddenly, he realized something, turned his head again, and asked Secretary Smith with an ugly face.

"You said it's one of the biggest problems? What other problems are there?"

"Mr. President, There are 108 'Rings' spread around the world right now. Our scientists cannot predict the result of the collision between the 'Rings'. As for the other big problems, my colleagues in other departments can explain."

Secretary Smith replied, then looked at the other people sitting on the table, as if passing the ball to them.

Everyone had the feeling of being passed a hot and stinky ball.

"Mr. President, if this weather speared, almost 70 percent of our air force, 35 percent of our land vehicles, and 80 percent of our marine forces would lose effectiveness."

In the end, after a couple of seconds of silence and looking at each other, especially people with a military background, someone bit the bullet and reported. It was another old black man in a dark blue military uniform.

"For God Sake!"

Yelled the President. This is scarier than any other thing so far. Not only him, everybody in the room had a feeling of palliation in their heart.

"I want to see a set of contingency plans in my office as soon as possible!"

Ordered the president.

"Yes Sir!"

A white man with golden-rimmed glasses saw that the bullets are already fired, so he spoke directly.

"Mr. President, our wireless communications are starting to be affected. If the 'Rings' cover the whole earth, there is a fear of losing connection with our satellite. Moreover, the cellular network will be offline. Only landline connections could keep on working."

"What do you mean by Could! If even a phone call cannot be made, won't we be back to the previous century!? Should we start Preparing *ucking Pigeons to send letters? Let's change your name to the Secretary of Flying Pigeons instead, how about that!?"

The president smacked the table and yelled angrily, feeling that today won't end.

"Mr. President, this can be classified as a natural disaster, we can take as much precaution as possible but we cannot predict all the problems 100%."

The Secretary of Flying Pigeons replied while lifting his glasses with his middle finger. Nothing intended, just a habit.

"We spend so much money on our scientists; let them solve the problem as soon as possible. Keep me updated all the time."

"Yes Mr. President"

The president turned his eyes to the other people sitting at the table, especially the ones who have not talked yet.

A fat white middle-aged man stood up while wiping his sweat and asked nervously.

"Gentleman, what we want to know in the ministry of agriculture is: If the 'Rings' keep on expanding, how much time do we have until we are affected?"

"Our estimate based on the current spread speed, in about six days most of the ULA will be covered, and in 7 days the 'Rings' will collide."

Secretary Smith replied, causing everyone to be shocked. Especially the security of agriculture, he was the sweating bullets.

"Mr. President! This kind of weather will almost destroy all of the country's agricultural capability!"

Said the Secretary of Agriculture hurriedly.

The president felt like butterflies dancing in his brain upon hearing that And asked.

"Don't we have a federal reverse?"

Every country usually has a kind of reverse in case of disasters or war.

"We do have a federal reverse, but the federal reverse will not last more than a year."

Hearing this, the president directly ordered.

"Initiate emergency procedures immediately and start acquiring as many crops as possible. Focus on crops and food with a long shelf life."

"Yes Mr. President."

"We should register this matter as a level three confidentiality."

Said the president to the Secretary of Intelligence. A short white man with a look that could be easily lost in the crowd.

"Mr. President, it's impossible to keep at that level. Our country is not the only one who discovered the anomaly in the weather or the 'Rings'"

The secretary directly poured cold water on the president.

"Then keep it as confidential as possible. I don't want to cause panic and riot in the country."

"Also, start preparing for riots, you know the nature of our country."

"I want every department to start preparing for the worst situation."

"Also before noon, I want a set of feasible plans to be delivered to my office. Don't worry about the budget, as long as the plan is feasible I will approve it as soon as possible."

"But don't try to slip in your wet dreams projects."

"We will meet again in the evening, meeting adjourned!"

The president gave a series of orders and ended the meeting to guarantee himself some time to talk to his consultants. He also has to consult his political party to deal with Congress and drive the matter smoothly.

Meetings like this are happening all over the world in the countries that have enough information.

Everybody is preparing because nobody knows where the world is going.

As it looks, the world is going in a bad direction.