Chapter 59: The Crossroads of the World
The flight from London to New York was a journey across time. When the members of STEL-R stepped off the plane at JFK Airport, they felt as if they were entering the heart of a giant machine. New York City didn't move like Tokyo or London. It was loud, fast, and filled with a constant, humming energy.
Kang Joon sat in the back of the black SUV as it drove toward Manhattan. Outside, the skyline rose up like a forest of steel and glass. The Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building stood tall against the blue sky. This was the final stop of the U.S. leg of their "First Flare" World Tour.
He activated his internal interface.
[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
[Location: New York City, USA]
[Event: Times Square Live Performance – 'The Global Stage']
[Current Temperature: 2°C (35°F) – Cold Exposure Risk]
[Quest: The Crossroads of the World]
[Objective: Capture the attention of 100,000+ non-fans (Casual Viewers)]
