Chapter 160: The News that Alerted the World

The news of Ruthenia's defeat at the hands of Valoria spread quickly across the globe. Newspapers in every major city ran headlines that echoed the monumental shift in power. 

"Valoria Triumphs!" declared the bold print in London, Paris, Sardegna, and even across the Atlantic in Fredonia. Ruthenia's fall marked not only the collapse of a mighty empire's naval ambitions but also the undeniable rise of Valoria as a dominant force in world affairs.

Paris, Élysée Palace

President Charles Moreau sat in his office, a freshly printed newspaper in his hand. The headline, written in sharp black ink, read: "Ruthenia Surrenders Naval Dominance to Valoria."

Behind him, Minister of Defense Henri Lefebvre paced back and forth, his expression tight. "It's troubling, Mr. President. Valoria has demonstrated not only military might but also strategic brilliance. They've dismantled one of the most prominent navies in the world without ever setting foot on Ruthenian soil."