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Chapter 26 - Page 25

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**INT. MAINTENANCE TUNNEL - CONTINUOUS**

The tunnel is narrow, filled with cobwebs and debris. Water drips from the ceiling, echoing in the darkness. Valentine moves cautiously, scanning for threats.

VALENTINE 

Mia, scan for security systems. Anything we need to avoid.

MIA (V.O.) 

No active systems detected. But there are residual energy signatures. Chronos has been active here recently.

They continue deeper into the tunnel, the air growing colder. After several minutes, they reach a metal door partially blocked by debris.

ELARA 

This should lead to the service corridor. Let me handle this.

She pulls out a device similar to the one Valentine used earlier, but more sophisticated. She attaches it to the door's control panel.

ELARA 

Bypassing security protocols... now.

The door slides open with a hiss, revealing a brightly lit corridor beyond. They slip through quickly, the door sealing behind them.

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