All televisions, wall screens, and smart devices lit up at once.
The sudden glow of screens washed over streets, checkpoints, and apartments. Conversations paused mid-word.
And at the borderline, where people had been arguing over permits and rations, the public screen glitched, then stabilized.
A man with brown eyes, brown hair, and in a general's uniform filled the display, medals catching the lights.
"Good day, citizens in the Central City of Westeros," he said. "The country is now under Code Black."
A sharp inhalation of breath rippled through the crowd as someone cursed under his breath.
"Every man with the strength to fight, defend, and ladies with the knowledge of healing are entrusted to come forth and aid the country to stand against our enemy, the monsters."
Screams tore out, hands shooting up as energy spiked out in every crowded place, while others felt great fear in their gut.
