**INT. GENESIS LAB CENTRAL CHAMBER - CONTINUOUS**
Valentine reaches the pedestal, which pulses with energy. The device is complex, with multiple crystals and energy conduits. He examines it quickly.
How do we secure this thing?
We need to overload the primary crystal. But it'll cause a temporal surge. We need to be ready.
Chronos enforcers begin entering the chamber from multiple entrances. Valentine pulls out a device from his belt.
Mia, can you create a temporal distraction?
Attempting now. Activating localized temporal field.
He activates the device. A shimmering field expands from him, causing the enforcers to stumble, their forms flickering. In that moment of confusion, Valentine lunges for the pedestal.
Now, Elara! Overload the crystal!
Elara rushes to a console nearby, her fingers flying across the controls. The pedestal begins to glow brighter, energy surging through it.
It's working! But the surge is stronger than expected!
The chamber fills with blinding light as the temporal anchor point destabilizes. Valentine is thrown backward as the surge washes over him.