The "Silent One" security guard looked toward the Old Royal Tower, which was enveloped by the silhouettes of countless complex matrices. His lips parted, about to utter the first syllable, but in that instant, an abrupt change occurred.
In a flash, the entire World lost its color, turning into the monotonous black and white of an old silent film without any warning. It was as if an invisible, giant hand had pressed the World's mute button. All sound vanished, leaving only a chilling silence.
The security guard's lips moved as he spoke a complete sentence, but within this silent domain, his Ability seemed to be suppressed and failed to activate.
He showed no sign of panic. A warm glow, like the light of dawn, emanated from his body. The black-and-white filter instantly receded as if it had met its natural enemy, and the area around him regained its color and sound.
