Chapter 74: Dual Resonance
The training chamber of Hope's Refuge came alive with low, rhythmic pulses — like a heartbeat syncing to something ancient and vast.
In the core of the domed space, faint streams of light curved along the walls, tracing motion-sensitive runes that shimmered in response to the two figures at the center of the platform.
Ava and Theodore stood across from each other, the wide circular chamber stretching around them like an empty arena made of glass and gold.
> "Simulation: active. Energy field calibration—complete," Cream Puff's voice announced softly, resonating from the ceiling.
"Environment: neutral field. Combat mode: unrestricted."
The floor rippled, reconstructing itself into smooth dark alloy, glowing faintly with geometric patterns that shifted with every breath the two took. The chamber wasn't just a room — it was alive, responsive to resonance, feeding on their energy, adjusting to their rhythm.
