Day 2: The Aftermath of Truth
The 72-hour countdown to the Krill fleet's arrival was a digital timer ticking down humanity's last moments of ignorance. But even before the alien ships entered Earth's atmosphere, the planet was already tearing itself apart. The "Black Files" had not just exposed a hidden enemy; they had shattered the very foundations of trust.
The air in Union Square was thick with the acrid smell of burning tires and tear gas. What began as a peaceful protest against government secrecy had erupted into a full-scale "truth riot." Thousands surged, their faces contorted with a mixture of rage, disbelief, and a desperate hunger for answers.
"They lied to us! For centuries!" a young woman screamed, her voice raw, clutching a printout of a leaked document. "We were cattle! HARVESTED!"
