The first sign of trouble came from the foundation chamber.
Brayn was in the command center when Andrew's voice crackled over the comm, sharp with alarm. "Brayn, you need to see this. Something's happening in the foundation chamber. The energy readings are spiking. It's like... it's waking up."
Brayn was on his feet in an instant. "The foundation? It's been stable for months. What could cause a spike?"
Andrew's voice was strained. "I don't know. But whatever it is, it's spreading. The energy is leaking into the city's infrastructure. Power grids are fluctuating. Communications are failing."
Brayn's blood ran cold. "We need to get down there. Now."
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The foundation chamber was chaos.
Brayn stood at the entrance, his eyes scanning the room. The walls were covered in ancient symbols,
