Chapter 20 – Dawn of a New Éire
Chapter 20 – Dawn of a New Éire Dublin Docklands – Horizon HQ, 07:00 The sun rose crimson over Dublin, bathing the shattered Horizon complex in molten light. Salty stood on the balcony overlooking the roaring crowd, his tattered tricolour scarf fluttering in the morning breeze. Karen appeared beside him, her face pale and grim. “It’s done. Patel has been handed to local dockers. Brussels issued a Level 4 condemnation, but… they’re powerless now.” Sarah emerged from inside, tablet in hand. “The livestream reached nearly a billion viewers worldwide. The people see the truth.” Salty nodded, watching workers, farmers, students, and veterans flood the quayside. Homemade banners flapped in the breeze: “NO MORE HORIZON.” “IRELAND RISES.” “SALTY FOR TAOISEACH.” He chuckled softly. “God help them if that ever happens.” ☠️ Brussels – EU Command Centre Commissioner Voight screamed at his advisors. “Sanction them! Block food exports! Cut off financial flows!” A trembling aide...