At 10 a.m., rebel leader Gabriel Nabarro posted a video online.

The video showed footage of hostages from various countries being held. He publicly stated his demands: for the hostages to be safe, the federal government must pay a ransom of two billion US dollars, and the current president of the federal government must step down.

He gave them only three days. If they didn't receive money or the president resign, they would begin a massacre, killing a hundred people every day until all the hostages were wiped out.

This shameless act is undoubtedly robbery, and a blatant one at that.

If they did as he suggested, the federal government of Country D would not only lose both its people and its finances, but also lose face.

For a nation to concede to rebels is utterly disgraceful. How can the federal government, having lost face, govern D country in the future?

If we don't do as he says, the problem will become even more serious, escalating into an international issue. If things go wrong, D country could face a global boycott, and whether it's an economic war or military intervention from another country, D country cannot withstand the consequences.

Gabriel Nabarro's move undoubtedly gave the federal government a run for its money, and before the civil war even broke out, the federal government was already in an uproar.

The peacemakers argued that taking a step back would lead to a brighter future; after all, the old president was gone, but there would be a new one, as long as the Federalists held power.

As for the $2 billion, the hostages are not Chinese citizens, so they shouldn't be solely responsible for this amount. It's reasonable for other countries to be responsible for half, at least after discussing it with other countries' leaders before making a decision.

The pro-war faction, on the other hand, believed that they should not fall for Gabriel Nabarro's treacherous scheme. If they retreated, it would be tantamount to cowardice, which would only embolden the rebels.

They should unite with other countries to fight the enemy and eliminate the rebels together.

The news of Gabriel Nabarro came out.

It's not just Country D that's in chaos; other countries' leaders are also having headaches.

They're the ones who get shot even when they're lying down.

What does your internal war in your D country have to do with other countries? Can't you just quietly keep yourselves fighting each other behind closed doors? Why do you have to involve them?

The incident happened in Country D, so Country D should be held responsible. Why should we be the ones to suffer the loss and pay the bill?

Furthermore, the idea of ​​helping the federal government attack the rebels is even more ridiculous.

War isn't child's play; it's about money, you know.

If we take action, you should at least give us some benefits. There are so many countries involved; how will the profits be distributed?

These days, there are quite a few people who want to reap the benefits without sowing.

Presidential Palace in Beijing.

Military and political leaders gathered to discuss solutions.

"Country D's proposal is that they can pay in cash, but they request that we send troops to help them eliminate the rebels! What do you think?"

The current president asked the crowd.

"The federal government of Country D has come up with a brilliant idea. We send troops to help them suppress bandits, and then the money we paid out naturally goes back into their hands. They're making us work for free!"

"Damn it, they're dreaming. We did all the work, so what were they doing? They're so shameless, no wonder Germany is falling apart."

"I think the primary task is the safety of the hostages. I support sending troops. We must let Gabriel Nabarro know what it means to play with fire and get burned."

"I do not advocate sending troops. Country D is rich in resources. Perhaps no country will use the pretext of helping the Federation quell the riots to commit arson, murder, and looting. If we take action, the war may not end so easily."

"Countries have long coveted D country's resources. The federal government is shooting itself in the foot. It won't be long before a country launches a formal attack on D country under the pretext of rescuing hostages!"