SANCTUARY

The room was filled with a tense silence as Marcus and Thomas looked at the now inactive screens. The countdown had stopped, and the alarms had fallen silent. Marcus, still catching his breath, glanced at Kane, who was slumped against the wall, a mixture of frustration and defeat on his face.

Marcus: “It’s over, Kane. You lost.”

Kane: “For now. But you’ll see—”

Thomas: “Save your breath. We’re not interested in your plans anymore.”

Kane’s eyes shifted to the corner of the room, where a small, concealed panel had just become visible. The panel had a gentle glow, almost as if it was calling out to them. Marcus noticed it too, his curiosity piqued.

Marcus: “What’s that?”

Thomas: “I don’t know. But it might be worth checking out.”

They approached the panel, and Marcus carefully opened it. Inside, they found a hidden compartment with a small, intricately designed box. The box was adorned with delicate engravings, and a faint golden light seemed to emanate from within.

Thomas: “What’s insid
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