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[Attention to all related personnel! The Void Tide is upon us. It is estimated to come within the next week. Please make sufficient preparations.]
Cedric's face turned solemn as soon as he read the system message. It was the very first one he saw as soon as he ended his daily meditations at the beginning of the day.
Without any further ado, he stood up and changed into his uniform.
He checked his inbox as he went, noticing that there's already several notices of urgent activities blaring at him, indicating that there is indeed an emergency and all available personnel are needed.
As he stepped out of the complex where the Interim officers like him resided, he couldn't help but look at the distant horizon.
