LORN stared at the Star Map tablet like his life depended on it, eyes wide and unblinking. That slab wasn't just a relic—it was the key to unlocking the Gate of the Star Domain. With it, he could summon his entire race to descend upon this world, and even reach the core of the universe itself to uncover its deepest secrets.
"Hand it over!" he barked.
"Sure thing..." Ethan replied casually, like he was agreeing to pass the salt at dinner. Then, without warning, he wound up his arm and hurled the tablet with full force. It spun through the air like a meteor, trailing a dazzling tail of light as it shot off into the distance.
The thing moved fast—blink-and-you-miss-it fast.
"You son of a—!" LORN's face twisted in panic. He hadn't expected Ethan to just chuck it like that. But there was no time to think. Like a dog chasing a frisbee, he launched himself after it in a blur of motion.
Ethan didn't even glance back. He simply vanished on the spot, gone without a trace.
