Chapter 137: Shifting Alliances

On Earth, the undercurrents of the pending celestial warfare changed the geopolitical landscape drastically. Intelligence agencies buzzed with encrypted transmissions and the media was rife with speculations. Countries that were previously dormant on the world stage suddenly became significant players.

India and Brazil, sensing the winds of change, initiated covert meetings to discuss their stance. South Africa, given its proximity and historic ties to Nigeria, became a focal point of negotiations. European nations, though individually smaller in comparison to the superpowers, began to unify their efforts, realizing the collective power they held.

In quiet rooms and secret bunkers, world leaders and diplomats debated, negotiated, and strategized. The consensus was clear: in this new era, neutrality might not be an option. It was about survival, about ensuring their place in whatever world emerged from the impending celestial intervention.

Meanwhile, in the celestial realm, Vira, ever-