The city lay under a tense, trembling stillness. Every nexus node flickered intermittently, responding to the multiversal ripple unleashed by the Null commander. Kael's chest burned, energy thrumming violently, but determination solidified his focus.
"We need a coordinated strike," Kael said, voice steady but firm. "The Null commander is exploiting multiple realities. We neutralize one node at a time, but the ripples feed into others. We need to hit them simultaneously—or it won't work."
Aria's holographic interface expanded, showing overlapping energy projections across several planes. "I've calculated the convergence points. Timing has to be perfect—down to milliseconds—or the feedback will tear through the city and beyond."
Ryken exhaled sharply, preparing his weapons. "We're doing this? Across realities? Sounds like suicide."
Veyra's silver eyes glinted with calm assurance. "Not if we merge our flows. Kael, you guide the energy currents. Aria and Ryken stabilize the anchor points. I will reinforce the connections across nodes. Synchronization is our only option. But every pulse must be deliberate; overextension will fracture the multiverse."
Kael nodded, extending the Nexus through his mark. He reached into multiple realities at once, feeling the faint ripples, the currents twisting in response to the Null commander's influence. Sparks of energy arced across the city, reflecting across alternate planes, creating a complex lattice of force and flow.
"Focus on the pattern, not the chaos," Veyra whispered, her shadows weaving protective arcs around him. "The Null commander is testing not just your power, but your perception of the multiversal currents."
Kael inhaled deeply, energy coiling through him in perfect resonance. He could see the Null commander's minions phasing in and out of reality, their movements synchronized with the corrupted nodes. Timing, precision, anticipation—every variable mattered.
"We synchronize on my mark," Kael said. "Three… two… one…"