The Sanctuary groaned like a living beast.
Steel beams screamed beneath the weight of ancient machinery as the entire underground fortress continued its slow descent into the darkness.
The emergency lights pulsed crimson.
WARNING.
LEVEL TRANSFER IN PROGRESS.
TIME REMAINING: 04:37
Every second felt heavier than the last.
Linh steadied herself against the trembling wall while Khang instinctively stepped in front of her, shielding her from falling debris.
"We're running out of time."
His voice remained calm.
But his clenched fists betrayed him.
Quoc An stared at the countdown in horror.
"No..."
"It wasn't supposed to activate."
Lan's hologram flickered violently.
For the first time since the recording began...
She looked afraid.
"My daughter."
"You must listen carefully."
"
