The world began to tremble, a fierce and violent shudder that signaled the end of one era and the beginning of another.
As soon as John issued the command, the badge tore itself free from his grip. It ascended several meters into the air, suspended by an unseen force before erupting in a brilliant, crimson radiance.
The tremors intensified in tandem with the light, reaching a blinding crescendo that forced everyone within the pocket trial to shield their eyes.
From its central position, the red light expanded with high speed, surging outward until it enveloped all twelve territories in a seamless, glowing dome. Time seemed to lose its meaning as the phenomenon persisted; seconds stretched into an indeterminate void of pure colour and vibration.
Then, as abruptly as it had begun, the light receded. The crimson glow vanished, and the badge returned to its inert state, tumbling through the air until it landed firmly back in John's palm.
"This… Is this the new world?!"
