THE (THIRD) 3 PART
Chapter 3: The Secret Lab
The sound of the men chasing Naitik faded as he ran deeper into the dark forest. The Silver Cube began to glow brighter, projecting a holographic map in the air.
"Turn left, Naitik. Behind the waterfall," the AI voice commanded.
Naitik pushed through the heavy water of a hidden waterfall and found a massive steel door embedded in the rock. The cube touched the door, and with a heavy metallic hiss, it opened.
Naitik stepped inside and gasped. It wasn't just a cave; it was a Grade-A Research Laboratory. Giant screens were flickering with data, and robotic arms were frozen in mid-air.
"Where am I?" Naitik whispered.
"Welcome home, Creator," the voice replied. "This is the Sanctuary of 2099. Here, you have the tools to build anything. But hurry, the global trackers have picked up our signal. You need to activate the 'Stealth Cloak' immediately."
Naitik looked at a pedestal in the center. Resting on it was a sleek, black metallic gauntlet. As soon as he slid it onto his hand, he felt a surge of energy. He wasn't just a student anymore—he was now the most advanced engineer on the planet.
To be continued...