Chapter 240

The bombing of the presidential building had thrown the whole of Lurellia’s capital into absolute chaos. Countless officials lost their lives, and even buildings around the area were destroyed by the force of the blast—casualties were everywhere. Thick clouds of dust hung over the city like a suffocating blanket, turning daylight into a gloomy nightmare. Just minutes before, the streets were bustling with people. Now, even those not hit by debris were drenched in layers of ash, coughing, eyes stinging. Even if they weren’t physically hurt, breathing that mess in was enough to mess them up long term. The ones closest to the building? Their situation was a living hell. People had watched the explosion happen, frozen in shock, with no time to run. So many lives crushed under metal and concrete. It was too cruel to even look at. This wasn’t some freak accident. This was deliberate. And the fear it brought? Bone-deep. The streets had turned into a giant mess. Foreigners in Lurellia were goi