*Tsshh!
The sharp hiss of the landing thrusters echoed through the interior as Venedix's ship finally touched down.
The vessel jolted slightly, rattling in a single solid motion as it made landfall on the surface of Juggernot XII.
A low hum vibrated through the hull before silence took over.
"So… we're finally here," Biyo muttered, his brows furrowing slightly as he leaned forward in his seat.
"Back on this planet."
Jinn quickly turned his gaze toward the nearest window.
His eyes narrowed at the sight waiting outside.
Dozens—no, maybe hundreds—of soldiers were stationed around the landing zone, their forms rigid and armed, standing in perfect formation.
The air outside seemed tense, as if their arrival had triggered alarms they weren't supposed to set off.
"It seems our departure didn't go unnoticed," Zendrell muttered, standing now beside Jinn as he peered through the window as well.
Zendrell could sense it.
