Chapter 287

The pilot's voice came through the intercom, firm: "Sir, we're having sudden weather changes. There is a sudden storm alert, and we are required to land at the nearest airport immediately."

Dr. Richard's face paled further. "But…but we can't land here. We have to get to our destination."

"Extremely sorry, sir, we don't have any choice. We will be landing at the nearest airport, which is…Ahmedabad International, India."

The plane touched down on the runway, and Dr. Richard looked out disorientedly. It carried only two other associates: Marcus and Sofia. Both of their faces seemed to be lined with worry.

As they got off the plane, Dr. Richard began to stumble as his eyes locked on the wreckage of the other planes. "This. This cannot be happening," he muttered.

Nova balanced him with an offered arm, marshaling him through the strange airport. This was all according to plan for the parliament, and Nova had to admit he felt a sort of quiet satisfaction about it all