Theremon's Journey from Skeptic to Believer

The journalist who mocked the eclipse prediction becomes a survivor and ultimately an ally of the Apostles.

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The Mocking Columns

A Campaign of Ridicule The Shift Theremon 762 initially supports the scientists but turns against them after Athor's alliance with the Apostles. He writes columns mocking the eclipse prediction, calling it a hoax. The Impact His columns undermine public preparedness. People ignore the warnings, leading to greater chaos when the eclipse occurs. Theremon later feels immense guilt. The Friendship Strained His friendship with Beenay 25 suffers. Siferra 89 is furious with him. Theremon becomes isolated.

The Night of the Eclipse

Witness to Catastrophe The Observatory Despite Athor's hostility, Theremon is allowed to stay at the Observatory as Siferra's guest. He watches the eclipse begin, his skepticism crumbling. The Stars When the Stars appear, Theremon is overwhelmed. He feels his mind shatter. He struggles to maintain sanity. The Escape He flees the Observatory as the mob breaks in. He wanders through the burning city and into the forest, where he survives alone for days.

Life in the Forest

A Primitive Existence Survival Theremon lives in the forest, eating berries and nuts. He encounters crazies and killers, narrowly escaping death multiple times. The Encounter with Sheerin He meets Sheerin 501, who tells him about the Sanctuary and Amgando. Sheerin leaves for the south, but Theremon stays to search for Siferra. The Rescue Siferra, now a Fire Patrol officer, rescues him from a mob. They reunite and decide to travel together.

The Decision to Join the Apostles

A Pragmatic Choice The Capture Theremon and Siferra are captured by Folimun 66's army. Folimun reveals that Mondior is a fiction and offers them a role in the new order. The Debate Theremon argues with Siferra that joining the Apostles is the only way to restore order. He believes that from within, they can guide the world back to rationality. The Alliance Siferra reluctantly agrees. Theremon commits to Folimun's cause, hoping to influence the future. He accepts that the end justifies the means.

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