Project Guardian

Derek casually raised a hand, gesturing them to stand at ease before walking towards the podium on the stage.

He then let his gaze scan the entire hall before speaking with a determined light in his eye, "Honorable leaders, distinguished guests, and esteemed colleagues from around the globe, it is with great respect and a sense of profound responsibility that I welcome you all to this gathering of great importance. Thank you for responding to our call with the urgency it demands."

All of them nodded as Derek went on, "Today I stand before you to announce the inception of what I believe will be the cornerstone of our future safety and prosperity—Project Guardian," Derek proclaimed, his voice resonant and clear, "This initiative will involve setting up mana ley lines across our globe, enabling the WHA to intercept demonic threats with unprecedented speed and efficiency."

Rachel and Arthur had their eyes widened upon hearing his words.