"The charge detonates, exposing millions in bearer bonds, but activating an automated 60-second self-destruct sequence."
Bisma stood frozen for a fraction of a second inside the blinding red light of the vault car, watching the digital countdown display flash rapidly across the metal bulkhead. The numbers clicked down in glowing amber numerals: 00:59... 00:58...
"We have less than a minute before this entire carriage is vaporized!" Viktor shouted over the screaming sirens, his massive hands frantically stuffing canvas bags with bearer bonds.
"Grab the primary drive modules and fall back to the cargo bay immediately," Bisma commanded sharply, his voice cutting through the rising panic like a knife.
He didn't hesitate. Bisma lunged toward the open vault shelves, sweeping up the heav
