"...System."
[Ding!]
[Welcome, First Commander.]
A calm yet mechanical voice instantly echoed in his head, answering his call.
[What do you desire, Commander?]
Nathan swallowed hard. His voice trembled but remained steady.
"I… want to leave the Tower."
[Processing…]
[Loading…]
For a moment, silence. Then the translucent blue panel rippled, as if a new pathway was being unlocked.
[Connection established with the outside world.]
[A revolving gate is now available. Do you wish to use it?]
Nathan frowned. "This… gate leads where exactly?"
[Destination: the place where you were first pulled into the Vortex.]
He let out a long breath. "…Alright."
But before he could step forward, Lilith's voice cut in.
"Validia, disguise yourself first."
Validia gave a short nod. The black horns on her head slowly faded until they completely vanished. Her long black hair cascaded down freely, and now her face looked no different from any ordinary human.
