The second meeting between the Awakeners' Association and the government had finished.
This time, everything was smoother. The first proposal had been approved. Now they only discussed the small details—like security, schedules, and how to build trust between awakened and unawakened students.
After two hours, the meeting ended with a final agreement.
Chairman Alexander stood up and said, "We are ready."
Soon after, a worldwide news broadcast was made.
A week had passed, the day felt calm at Seojun's house.
Dinner plates were clean. The evening breeze drifted through the open window. Nathan lazily reached for the remote while Elshienne sat beside him, tying her hair up into a bun. Ahye was drawing something on the floor, humming quietly.
Then— A breaking news alert popped up on the TV screen.
Nathan sat up straight. "Hey, look! It's happening."
The others turned toward the screen just as the broadcast changed. The screen turned red. Large bold letters appeared:
