''[The Tenth Year - The Time Comes]''
Days turned into months, months into years.
And soon, the tenth year arrived—the time for Heena to leave this world.
Just after Year Ten passed by two months, her body completely failed.
One afternoon, she was calmly working in her office, discussing some trade agreements with Secretary Chen, when suddenly she collapsed directly onto the ground.
No warning. No gradual weakening. Just sudden, complete collapse.
Her body had a few restless movements, then went still.
Secretary Chen had screamed for physicians, for guards, for help.
They'd rushed her to her chambers, and she'd lain unconscious for three full days.
When she finally woke up, Larus was sitting beside her bed, looking like he'd aged a decade. His eyes were red from lack of sleep, his face drawn with worry.
Heena looked around the room and saw her System floating nearby—visible only to her.
System 427 had a sad smile on his face and said gently, "Host, it's time."
