The second block of training had barely begun before the lattice alarm sounded throughout the preparation floors.
Lucian's voice threaded through every active channel. "Supply signature spike outside the sealed rim. Not a hunter cell. A relay. It triggered hard and begun the accelerated dump of residual authority toward the enclave. If it continues to cycle, the orb's climb increases substantially."
Lucifer was already moving away from the observation line. "Location."
"Folded pocket near the eastern void routes. Closer than the first relay. Either hidden better or newly forced open."
Lilith's dark eyes narrowed. "Newly forced. The being is feeding the schedule while we are still preparing the knife."
Damaris regarded the mixed line still recovering from the drills. "Then the training becomes the field. Take the ones who can stand. Leave the ones who will only die with the first exchange."
