Whatever the change was, it appeared to be happening everywhere.
A few hours later, another story emerged.
This one came from a remote monastery.
Unlike the polished footage broadcast by international news networks, the video was clearly recorded on an old mobile phone. The image was slightly unstable, the sound quality was poor, and the person holding the camera occasionally shifted their position.
The monastery itself appeared ancient, surrounded by mountains and dense forests. In the center of the recording sat an elderly monk beneath the pale morning sky.
His back was perfectly straight despite his age. His hands rested naturally upon his knees, and his breathing was slow and deliberate. His expression was unusually peaceful, yet there was something strange in his eyes.
They were wet with tears.
The younger monk holding the phone seemed uncertain about what he was witnessing.
"Master, what happened?" he asked.
The elderly monk did not respond immediately.
