Within the raging flames, as viscous as molten lava, a sound like heavy breathing rose and fell.
At the same time, a clear, ethereal sound, like a heartbeat, echoed amidst the breathing.
The two sounds echoed as the inferno seemed to expand endlessly.
And amidst this expansion, terrifying ripples suddenly surged from the edge of the great sun.
The next moment, a behemoth abruptly opened pupils that resembled a starry sky flecked with fire.
Simultaneously, as a mechanical voice that only the behemoth could understand echoed, the world changed in an instant.
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This was a pristine, silvery-white room.
The room was dome-shaped and contained no superfluous furnishings. It was absurdly spacious and clean, almost like a sterile laboratory.
"Master, Resolution 28935 from the Intellibrain Terminal has been issued."
"You have twelve hours remaining to cast your confirmation vote. Please do so soon."
