The grand hall in Europe's capital buzzed with activity as dignitaries and functionaries milled about, awaiting President Tall's arrival. Today was the day we would execute our plan to use Mind Wilt on him, causing a troop drawdown from Pashtunistan. The fate of our mission rested on our ability to infiltrate this heavily guarded event and time our attack perfectly.

  Mizuno turned to me, her holographic displays flickering with maps and security layouts. "Amy, we need to get you into that balcony overlooking the main chamber. That's where President Tall will be giving his speech."

  I nodded, my expression determined. "Let's do this. What's the plan?"

  Mizuno outlined our strategy, her voice calm and confident. "I'll create a holographic duplicate of myself to draw attention away from the balcony. Misty will use her speed and strength to create a distraction at the main entrance, while Sassy initiates play with the functionaries to keep them occupied."

  Sassy wagged her tail enthusiastically, ready for her part in the plan. "I'll play with them real good!" she barked softly, her eyes shining with excitement.

  Misty neighed softly, stomping her hooves as she prepared to charge. "I'm ready when you are," she said, her voice a low rumble.

  I took a deep breath, focusing my power as I prepared to use Mind Wilt. The air around me shimmered slightly as I channelled my dumbness.

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  Mizuno activated her Holographic Duplicate skill, projecting a lifelike copy of herself that mirrored her movements. The duplicate moved towards the main chamber, drawing the attention of security personnel and functionaries as it weaved through the crowd.

  Meanwhile, Misty charged towards the main entrance, her powerful form creating a spectacle as she reared up and kicked her hooves against the doors. The thunderous noise drew gasps and shouts from the onlookers, providing the perfect distraction for our infiltration.

  Sassy bounded into action, her agile form darting between the functionaries as she initiated play with them. Her Friendly Aura emanated from her, turning their aggressive intentions into playful ones as they chased after her, laughing and shouting in pursuit.

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  With the diversions in place, Mizuno brought me near the balcony with her teleportation skill. I hugged the shadows, my heart pounding in my chest as I made my way upwards, unseen by the preoccupied functionaries below.

  As I reached the balcony, I took a moment to catch my breath, peering through the balconies' ornate railings to assess the situation. President Tall had not yet arrived, but the chamber was filling up rapidly as dignitaries took their seats, eager for his speech.

  Mizuno's voice came through my earpiece, her tone urgent. "Amy, I've hacked into the State Department wires. The report on Pashtunistan is coming in shortly. You need to be ready to strike at the exact moment he receives it."

  I nodded, though she couldn't see me, and took a deep breath, focusing my power once more. The air around me shimmered with anticipation as I channelled my dumbness, preparing to unleash Mind Wilt at the critical moment.

  Below, the chamber doors opened, and President Tall entered, flanked by his security detail. He moved with a rigid posture, his expression stern and unyielding as he made his way to the podium. The crowd rose to their feet, applauding politely as he took his position at the lectern.

  I watched intently, my heart pounding in my chest as I waited for the perfect moment to strike. Mizuno's holographic displays provided me with a real-time feed of the State Department report, the data streaming across my vision as I tracked its progress.

  And then, it happened. The report reached President Tall's secure tablet, and his eyes began to scan the contents. This was my cue.

  I stepped forward, raising my hands as I channelled the power of Mind Wilt, sending a wave of confusion and dumbness crashing into his mind. His eyes glazed over, and he stumbled slightly, his words trailing off as the power of dumbness took hold.

  Mizuno watched the feeds from the State Department, her expression intense as she monitored the situation. "It's working," she whispered. "He's blindly accepting the report. He's ordering a troop drawdown and abandoning Badgum Airbase."

  Below, chaos erupted as President Tall's security detail rushed to his side, their eyes darting nervously as they tried to assess the situation. The functionaries, still under the influence of Sassy's Friendly Aura, continued to play and chase after her, oblivious to the turmoil unfolding before them.

  With our mission accomplished, I slipped away from the balcony, making my way back down to the ground floor where Mizuno waited for me. As I rejoined her, she grinned at me, her eyes shining with pride and relief.

  "You did it, Amy," she said softly. "You changed the course of history with a single thought."

  I grinned back at her, feeling a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. "We did it. Teamwork makes the dream work, right?"

  Misty and Sassy rejoined us shortly after, their faces flushed with excitement from their respective diversions. Together, we made our way out of the grand hall, leaving the important people to their confusion and speculation.

  As we stepped out into the cool European air, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in what we had achieved. We had taken on one of the most powerful leaders in the world and emerged victorious, using our unique blend of skills and dumbness to turn the tide in our favor.

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  With Pashtunistan freed from the immediate threat of drone assassination attacks, we could focus on the remaining USA puppet government forces and ensure their complete expulsion from the region. Our journey was far from over, but for now, we could rest easy knowing that we had made a significant difference.

  Misty's galloping hooves bore us back to Pashtunistan.

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