The morning sun rose over the mountains, painting the valley in shades of gold and amber. The birds were singing. The breeze was gentle. The world was peaceful.
But for Ethan, peace was a fragile thing. Something that had to be protected. Something that could shatter at any moment.
He stood on the porch of the global council building, watching the light spread across the buildings below. It had been three months since the new alliances were formed. Three months of watching the network grow stronger and more connected than ever. Three months of watching new communities join, new connections form, new hope spread across the world.
The Frequency was spreading faster than ever. New regions were joining every week. New communities were being built. New connections were being formed. The worl
