The day that had long been only a possibility had finally truly arrived.
After all preparations were complete, this new world now stood at the threshold of its first step toward existence beyond its own boundaries.
Sophia could feel that great change rippling through the entire network.
There was no longer any great doubt.
No more rejection.
Now all that remained was the tension just before something unprecedented began.
Sophia stood in silence, watching the streams of light move faster than before.
Symbols of communication filled the space like a steadily strengthening heartbeat.
"They are gathering," she said softly.
Beside her, Adrian Blackwood watched the center of the network, now filled with connections from every part of that world. "Everyone wishes to witness this."
Daniel swallowed slowly. "Because this will change everything."
Leonard Graves smiled faintly. "The first step is always like that."
Silence fell.
But this time
It was not empty.
