The corridors of the Sentinel Order's flagship were pristine—cold, echoing halls lined with enigmatic symbols that hummed with ancient energy. Titan and Kaela stepped cautiously, flanked by Lira's soft digital glow.
Merek led them through a labyrinth of chambers, his masked face unreadable beneath the hood.
"You seek to stop the Council's ambition," Merek said quietly. "But the Order's interest is balance. Too much power on either side risks collapse."
Titan met his gaze. "Balance won't save millions from destruction."
Merek's voice was almost a whisper. "No one can predict the Helix's outcome. Evolution is a double-edged sword."
Suddenly, alarms blared. Red lights pulsed as the flagship rocked violently.
"Council forces," Merek said grimly. "They've found us faster than expected."
Kaela readied her weapon. "So much for neutrality."
Titan's eyes hardened. "Then we fight—not just for survival, but for the chance to shape what comes next."
As blaster fire echoed through the halls, alliances strained and secrets threatened to unravel the fragile hope they clung to.
The Sentinel Order was no longer just observers. They were players in a deadly game.