Silence remained across the hall, stretching impossibly long, becoming unbearable.
Then movement exploded from the front, bodies surging forward with desperate urgency.
The reporters broke formation, their careful positioning dissolving instantly as they rushed toward where Damian stood.
Tap tap tap tap tap
Boots slammed against the floor, microphones thrust forward, cameras swinging to capture every angle.
The broadcast split across billions of screens, one feed still locked on the Chairman's location while the other pivoted with jarring speed to follow the reporters converging on Damian.
"Mr. Valcor!"
A woman's voice cut across the chaos first, high and desperate.
"Is everything the Chairman said true?!"
Another reporter shoved forward, his camera bouncing with the motion.
"Were you present to see the Seer battle?! How is that even possible?!"
"Can you let the people know what happened?!"
