The holographic map table in the center of Parcel Zero hummed with steady pulsing light, projecting three shimmering geometric choice fields across the wide chamber.
Above the projection, the crimson collapse digits continued their relentless descent toward zero as the remaining six minutes ticked away before the eyes of the entire city.
"Every evacuation corridor across the outer sectors remains open and secure," Vasa's calm, steady voice crackled through the comms earpiece.
"We have guided over two hundred thousand civilians beyond the preliminary collapse perimeter, but the central district cannot withstand a complete spatial implosion," Vasa reported, monitoring the structural integrity monitors.
"Our engineers have established emergency barriers along the perimeter to protect the civilian lines," Vasa added, her voice steady and resolute.
