The coordinates vanished.
The golden map dissolved into countless particles of light.
And for a brief moment—
The chamber became completely silent.
Everyone stared at the space where the map had been.
The location of the First Sanctuary.
Aurelia's resting place.
The truth behind the Core.
After months of secrets, betrayals, and revelations, they finally had a destination.
But there was one problem.
They were still trapped inside a collapsing underground facility.
A deafening crack echoed through the chamber.
BOOM!
The floor shook violently.
Emily nearly lost her balance.
Alexander caught her immediately.
His hand tightened around hers.
"Stay close to me."
Emily nodded.
For once, she didn't argue.
The situation had become far too dangerous.
Chunks of stone continued falling from the ceiling.
The Core flickered erratically.
Its golden light weakened with each pulse.
WARNING: STRUCTURAL FAILURE IN TWO MINUTES.
The announcement echoed through the chamber.
