Chapter 14 The Truth About Lila

The cold, metallic walls of the facility loomed around them, oppressive and unyielding. The air was thick with tension as Lila and Kai moved deeper into the heart of the compound, following the faint pulse of the artifact like a beacon that drew them ever closer to their final confrontation with the leader. Every step they took seemed to bring them closer to something they both feared—something Lila couldn't quite place. She felt the weight of the artifact growing heavier in her hands, its energy constantly pulling at her, as if it were alive as if it were trying to speak to her. But today, something was different.