The reset was a strange phenomenon that was unexplainable. There was a chance humans would discover the answer hundreds of years later after science improved, but for now, Jerome’s words left Crystal in disbelief.

“I told you it's going to be terrifying. There are a few levels to what Sir Adrian may have meant. I think he's trying to tell us something really important."

Crystal took a deep breath, astonished by this phenomenon that was beyond her imagination. "Could you please stop dangling me like Adrian usually does and just tell me what it is?"

Jerome reached out, moved the pen holder aside, and replaced it with a mug. "See what I just did?"

Crystal stared at the cup, then came to a realization. "Are you saying that…"

"That's what Sir Adrian means. He's trying to tell us that whatever happened to the Uduma Desert wasn't natural."

This was a terrifying theory.

"But that's just your assumption. Are you seriously telling me that there’s a person behind all this? Do you have an