The roars behind Orion multiplied like terrible mathematics.
Hundreds, maybe thousands of corrupted creatures following the trail of the core he'd activated. A tide of corruption flowing downward like water seeking the lowest point, filling chambers and corridors with writhing mass that would consume everything in its path.
Dead bodies, tired soldiers, even him… Everything.
He reached the tenth chamber staggering, legs barely supporting his weight anymore. Saw Sirius inside the white light barrier covering the chamber's left half, his brother's eyes widening when seeing Orion pursued by the horde that shouldn't exist here but did anyway.
"We have problems!" Orion shouted desperately, words tumbling out with urgency that demanded immediate response. "Corrupted beasts are invading us!"
