ch 52 the confirmation

The eyes of the world fixated on their screens as the leaders of the four superpowers stood before their podiums.

The first to speak was President David Thomson of Avalon.

He began, "People of Earth, today marks a turning point—or rather, another turning point—in human history.

"I, along with my counterparts, stand before you in this global virtual broadcast to provide the answers you have all been seeking for nearly a day, ever since the 'rumors' about the Void Fleet began to spread."

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Many who were watching the broadcast—including Joshua—felt their eyes gleam with anticipation as they listened to the final words of President David:

"Ever since the 'rumors' about the Void Fleet began to spread."

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President David continued,