Chapter 117: 117

Inside the makeshift command center in the heart of Cambodia's capital, the tension hung thick in the air. Maps sprawled across the table displayed the relentless progress of the Philippine armed forces, their advance marked by a trail of red markers that pushed ever closer to the heart of the city.

Colonel Vannak, the highest-ranking military officer remaining in the capital, glanced at the reports coming in. The intelligence officers struggled to provide accurate updates amidst the chaos of the ongoing battle.

"We can't hold them off much longer," Lieutenant Sovann, a young officer with beads of sweat on his forehead, reported, his voice tight with apprehension.

Colonel Vannak ran a hand through his graying hair, his mind racing through the limited options available. The Philippines had proven to be a formidable adversary, utilizing advanced technology and strategic prowess. The fate of Cambodia now rested precariously in the hands of its military leadership.