75: The family led the rebellion, and the Pentagon deployed tanks.

Two days after the Roosevelt Family meeting ended.

Washington D.C., Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Park.

Reporters and broadcast vans from hundreds of mainstream media outlets around the world packed the park's entrance area to a standstill.

A forest of camera lenses stacked together, forming an impenetrable wall.

Several news helicopters circled at low altitudes, the massive roar of their rotors mixing with the clamor of the crowd into a cacophonous wave of sound.

Led by James Roosevelt and Anna Roosevelt, over fifty direct and collateral members of the Roosevelt Family, dressed in uniform black formal wear, pushed through the crowded masses and stood solemnly before President Roosevelt's famous bronze statue.

Ten o'clock in the morning sharp.

Under the close, dual surveillance of the White House Oval Office and The Pentagon's underground command center, Anna Roosevelt stepped out from the family ranks and walked toward the simple podium temporarily erected for this press conference.

She stood before dozens of microphones, facing the global live broadcast cameras.

Anna first briefly reviewed the achievements of her ancestor, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, from leading the country out of the shadow of the Great Depression to the final victory in World War II.

Her narrative was plain yet powerful, devoid of any unnecessary emotional embellishment.

Then, Anna's topic naturally turned to that transcendent being who had descended upon Wall Street a few days ago—Archer.

“Regardless of that being's true origin, and regardless of what mysterious laws his appearance follows.”

“His actions and everything he has displayed embody the core spirit of Roosevelt's ‘new deal’—that when a system falls into stagnation and injustice, there must be the courage and strength to break conventions to protect the interests of the vast majority of the people.”

“We, the Roosevelt Family, are willing to follow and support this spirit.”

Anna continued her proclamation.

“We believe this is the only correct path to face the brand-new challenges of the current era.”

The speech reached its conclusion.

Anna raised her head slightly, her gaze becoming earnest as it pierced through the cold camera lenses.

“We, and this torn nation, need your wisdom and guidance more than at any other time in history. If you can hear our voices, please give us a response.”

The moment her voice fell, among the tens of thousands of people gathered inside and outside the memorial park, there was a brief silence, followed by an eruption of mountain-shaking, sea-tsunami-like cheers.

Countless voices converged into a single name.

“Roosevelt!”

“Roosevelt!”

“Roosevelt!”

...Inside a hotel suite in Rome.

Jiang Ming leaned against the sofa, watching the live broadcast on the virtual screen.

Deep within his sea of consciousness, on the interface of the [fate selection system], the numbers representing emotion points were climbing in a steady and resolute manner.

【emotion points Balance: 113,450,000】

【emotion points Balance: 113,980,000】

【emotion points Balance: 114,210,000】

The harvesting efficiency of this great “soul-summoning” drama, personally directed by Roosevelt's descendants and broadcast globally, far exceeded expectations... On the other side, the White House Press Secretary's office.

The piercing ring of telephones echoed one after another; inquiry calls from major global media outlets nearly blew out the lines.

But the office was empty; no one was there to answer any of the phones.

Washington, Memorial Park.

Anna Roosevelt stood on the podium, facing the crowd that was still cheering frantically, and bowed deeply.

Three hours after the press conference ended.

The White House finally held an emergency press conference.

The newly appointed press secretary faced countless camera flashes, repeatedly emphasizing several dry, official lines.

“The federal government possesses sufficient capability and firm determination to respond to all the challenges we currently face.”

“Please, all citizens, remain calm and trust the government.”

However, when reporters asked any specific questions regarding Archer, the Holy Grail War, or the Roosevelt Family's statement, the spokesperson only repeatedly said “no comment” or directly called on the next reporter.

The entire press conference felt more like a clumsy perfunctoriness.

Only half an hour after the White House press conference ended.

The Pentagon held another, completely independent press conference.

The Secretary of Defense personally presided over it, announcing a major personnel appointment.

A four-star general named Mark Thompson was officially appointed as the first commander of the newly established “Paranormal Threat Response Command” (PTRC).

General Thompson, dressed in a crisp Army Service Uniform with his chest covered in medals, walked to the front of the stage, carrying the uniquely hardened aura of an iron-blooded soldier.

“I have only one mission, and that is to defend America's national sovereignty and social order at any cost.”

Thompson's speech was brief and direct, every word resonating with authority.

“I hereby warn any ‘entity or individual’ attempting to challenge this nation's existing order: regardless of who you are, where you come from, or what power you possess, the armed forces of the United States of America will deliver the most resolute response.”

The Pentagon's hardline stance formed a sharp contrast with the White House's ambiguity.

Online, public opinion was instantly ignited.

Citizens who supported the Roosevelt Family and believed a “new deal” was needed to solve social problems, and citizens who supported the military's hardline intervention and believed national sovereignty could not be challenged, engaged in fierce debates across all major social media platforms.

The societal rift was sharply magnified at this moment.

Just as this antagonistic sentiment continued to ferment, the Roosevelt Family's official social media account posted a new message.

The content of the message was very simple.

They would return to the outside of the Roosevelt Memorial Park in twenty-four hours to hold a peaceful candlelight vigil, quietly waiting for Archer's response.

One hour after the message was posted.

The newly appointed PTRC Commander, General Mark Thompson, signed his first command order.

The 1st Armored Brigade of the National Guard stationed in Virginia was to enter Washington D.C. immediately.

The order required a comprehensive physical blockade of the Roosevelt Memorial Park and its surrounding three blocks under the pretext of “maintaining capital public safety.”

Night fell.

On the streets of Washington, the heavy roar of tank treads crushing the pavement echoed.

M1 Abrams main battle tanks and M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles formed a steel torrent, driving into the heart of the city.

Military Humvees with flashing red and blue police lights led the way.

Fully armed National Guard soldiers expressionlessly set up lines of defense composed of barbed wire and hedgehogs along both sides of the streets.

Cold armored vehicles and steel hedgehogs completely surrounded the entire Roosevelt Memorial Park.

Outside the defensive lines, more and more citizens who had heard the news were gathering.

They held portraits of Roosevelt or lit candles, silently confronting the soldiers armed with live ammunition.

The broadcast lenses of global media transmitted this scene in real-time to every corner of the world.

The tense atmosphere abruptly escalated to its peak at this moment.