From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 476 The Second Failed Art Student
Earth 38, the Lighthouse Nation
A week after the attack, the new president addressed the nation again, initially identifying the Middle Eastern terrorist group Jihad Alliance as the direct suspect, under Persian protection. The Beacon issued an ultimatum to Persia, demanding that it hand over all members of the Jihad Alliance. Persia refused, and war began.

Kevin Grant seemed to have been prepared for war all along, showing no intention of de-escalation or negotiation. On the afternoon of the same day that Persia refused, he launched a war without even notifying his allies, and a large-scale air raid began.

This surprise attack revealed two things to everyone: first, the ruthless methods of President Kevin Grant; and second, the United States' superior cutting-edge technological capabilities.

Three days and three rounds of bombing covered all the cities in Persia. Not only did aircraft participate, but even orbital attack satellites in the air launched attacks. The cities hidden by the Jihadist Alliance were completely reduced to ruins under the attack of the orbital satellites. This kind of attack was even more shocking than the nuclear attack during World War II.

Three days later, the White House, underground war room.

The air was thick with ozone, the faint hum of advanced electronic devices, and a suffocating heaviness. At the center of the giant holographic map, where the location of Persia had once been marked, now only a glaring, constantly flashing red "X" remained, along with the cold text below: "Target destroyed."

Kevin Grant stood with his back to the enormous screen. On the control panel in front of him, the last live surveillance footage from above the Persian capital was slowly disappearing. It was no longer the city, but a huge, churning lava crater with radiation clouds that had not yet completely dissipated, like a scar on the earth.

The three-day war silenced the world; it was not a war at all, but the destruction of an entire nation and even a people.

Especially the capital city that turned into a giant crater; when all the countries with satellites saw it, whether they were leaders or ordinary citizens, their breath caught in their throats.

Everyone was terrified.

This is absolutely outrageous and ruthless!

Before the UN Secretary-General could even speak out, a country was destroyed. Meanwhile, the Beacon's ambassador to the UN presented a resolution at the General Assembly to remove Persia from the face of the earth, leaving the UN completely bewildered.

Do you think that's the end of it?
No, after the Three-Day War ended, the White House held another press conference and released nuclear-level evidence. The evidence showed that the perpetrators of the terrorist attack were the Jihad Alliance, but the Jihad Alliance was funded by another mysterious organization, the Zionist group.

"The latest intelligence indicates..."

The White House, Press Conference Room

A holographic 3D projection floats in mid-air, depicting a spokesperson with a potato-like figure and a cold expression. Within the projection, complex financial networks, encrypted communication records, and weapons smuggling routes clearly point to a deeply entrenched shadow organization in the Middle East—ZR.
Zionist Organization!

The reporters present felt their breath catch in their throats, staring blankly at the holographic projection.

The holographic projection kept changing, showing the final financial handover instructions and weapons transport routes between the ZR leadership and the Holy War Alliance, as well as scenes of secret meetings. It also revealed the secret meetings of several leaders of the ZR organization during the Three-Day War.

"Impossible, this is impossible, this has nothing to do with Zion!"

Suddenly, a reporter stood up, pointing at the holographic image and shouting loudly, his mind involuntarily flashing back to what Zion had experienced more than eighty years ago…

Not only him, but several reporters also seemed to realize what was happening and echoed his sentiments.

This is no joke; people will die, and the country will be destroyed and its people wiped out!

The current president is a madman!
"The evidence is conclusive. They thought they were safe hiding behind layers of offshore companies and encrypted communications. But with absolute technological superiority and unlimited resources, there are no secrets." The potato-shaped spokesperson looked at the reporter who had stood up, grinned, and sneered. Eight large white teeth gleamed menacingly against his dark skin. "Given the deep ties between Zionist organizations and the State of David, all aid programs and alliances between the Beacon and the State of David are hereby nullified. Furthermore, the President has authorized the use of the Emergency Economic Powers Act, with the Treasury Department, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security jointly acting to immediately freeze all domestic assets of any entities, foundations, and individuals identified as ZR-affiliated, and to invoke the highest authority of the Patriot Domestic Surveillance Act. All suspected ZR members, sympathizers, and close contacts will be subject to 24/7 comprehensive surveillance. Simultaneously, given the influence of Zionists domestically, the President has authorized the establishment of a National Loyalty Review Commission, directly led by the President. This commission has the authority to conduct loyalty reviews of any government employee, including members of Congress, financial executives, media leaders, and academic leaders. Those who refuse review or fail the review will be considered potential national threats, immediately suspended, investigated, and, if necessary, detained indefinitely… The National Guard is placed on high alert. Deployed to major financial centers and the vicinity of the White House. Authorized to use necessary force to maintain order in the event of any violent resistance that endangers national security…"

The spokesperson's words were like a depth charge, shattering the entire press conference room.

"No, you can't do this, you have no right to do this, this is a genius, this is a genius..."

A female reporter stood up and angrily questioned her.

"Ms. Louise Lane, this is not dictatorship, but a necessary measure in extraordinary times, and also the legitimate right of the President," the spokesperson said calmly, looking at the female reporter who had stood up.

Legitimate right!!
Louis Lane, a seasoned political reporter, was horrified to discover a blind spot that no one had noticed before: with the Capitol Hill attack, most members of Congress killed, no new members of Congress in sight, and only one Supreme Court justice remaining, the current acting president wielded virtually unlimited power.

Separation of powers!

When the other two powers disappear, talent alone will inevitably emerge...

President Grant is using this natural monopoly of talent to consolidate his power!

"Doing this will cause a huge social backlash. The National Loyalty Review Committee—how is that any different from the KGB?"

"The difference is that we are the Nation of the Underworld!" the spokesperson said calmly, looking at Louise Lane, before leaving with an air of nonchalance.

In the Metropolis, in a secluded conference room on the top floor of a skyscraper, where all electronic signals are blocked, the atmosphere is heavy.

On the screen, satellite images of the destruction of Persia and a press conference at the White House were displayed.

Anger, fear, and a chilling feeling of being watched by cold eyes filled the air.

“Madman! Butcher!” an old man who controlled a vast economic empire roared, slamming his fist on the expensive mahogany table. “He actually dared to… he actually dared to do this! He actually designated us as enemies of the state…”

"He has some evidence of our dealings with the Holy War Alliance..." a sinister voice rang out, belonging to a financial tycoon, "Although not much, the evidence is conclusive, enough for him to incite public opinion. Freezing assets is just the beginning; the National Security Review Committee is the real killer move! He wants to uproot us!"

At this point, he looked up and said, "Kevin Grant, why did he suddenly go so crazy? Is there something we don't know about behind this?"

“The Chicago consortium, that sir has always been very unfriendly to us.” This was a senior congressman, and one of the survivors of the Capitol Hill attack. Unfortunately, Congress is a place where votes are cast, and no matter how senior one or two congressmen are, they can’t change the current situation. “Besides, can’t you see that he’s just using this as an excuse to consolidate his power? Louis Lane is right, he does want to monopolize power, and you’ve given him this opportunity!”

"We cannot sit idly by and wait to be defeated. We must use all the media resources, think tanks, and online influencers under our control to launch a full-scale counterattack! Expose Kevin Grant's ambition for personal gain! Condemn the humanitarian disaster he created in Persia, accuse him of using the national tragedy for political purges, inciting domestic hatred, and undermining economic stability! He fought a three-day war, didn't he? Then we'll use three days to turn him into a dangerous, uncontrollable tyrant, the second failed art student!!"

(End of this chapter)