Paris, City Defense Headquarters.
Gallieni, who hadn't slept all night, suddenly awoke from his stupor. He looked outside the door in confusion. What was going on? Why hadn't anyone reported the situation?
He got up, shook his numb feet, and walked towards the command center.
Major Fernan and other staff officers remained vigilant, standing by the radio and telephone, not daring to show the slightest negligence.
"What's the situation?" Gallieni asked.
"No situation, General." Major Fernan stood straight and replied, "No attack, nothing has happened."
Gallieni responded with a "Hmm," which wasn't a good thing.
Had the guy retreated when faced with difficulties?
Suddenly, a staff officer by the radio loudly reported, "Shire has organized an attack."
The command center immediately tensed up as Major Fernan loudly assigned tasks:
"I need to know the location, the number of troops and equipment, and the attack plan!"
"Also, are there any changes in the Germans' situation?"
