MARCH 39TH - ONE DAY UNTIL HERALD
The international arrivals began at dawn.
Rama stood on Eternal Bond headquarters rooftop, watching private jets land at Jakarta International Airport. One every fifteen minutes. Each carrying hunter delegations from countries that had spent weeks dismissing his prophecy as delusion.
Now they came to witness. To verify. To prepare.
"Forty-seven countries confirmed," Sekar reported, joining him with steaming coffee. "USA sent S-rank Director Mitchell Chen plus tactical team. China sent Guild Master Zhang Wei personally. Japan, Korea, EU, Russia—everyone sent high-level representatives."
"They're hedging bets. If Herald appears, they witness firsthand and return home to prepare. If it doesn't, they discredit me internationally and prevent void preparation globally."
"Cynical but accurate." She handed him the coffee. "Association scheduled international observer briefing for 10 AM. You're presenting tactical overview."
