A rogue research vessel activated a harmonic amplification test within the upper atmosphere.
It was subtle.
But enough.
One Boundary Star wavered visibly — seen worldwide as a flicker.
People screamed in the streets.
Kaito intervened instantly, absorbing the resonance spike into his core.
The pain nearly forced him to one knee.
Silver Eyes manifested fully for the first time in weeks.
"They are pushing you toward overload."
"I know."
The research vessel lost power permanently.
But the damage was done.
The world had seen the sky blink.