As the fight continued, Sophia's eyes began to flicker back to normal. Her gaze locked onto Gabriel, and for a moment, she seemed to recognize him. But then, her eyes turned black again, and she spoke in a voice that was not her own.
"The ritual is almost complete," she said, her voice cold and detached. "Soon, the secrets of the universe will be revealed."
Gabriel's heart sank. He knew he had to act fast. He couldn't let the ritual complete, or the consequences would be catastrophic.
With a burst of determination, Gabriel launched himself at the Architect, determined to stop them once and for all. The outcome of the battle was far from certain, but Gabriel was ready to risk everything to save Sophia and the world.
The Architect's eyes locked onto Gabriel's, their gaze burning with int
