The mechanical robo-arm lifted the chamber, dropping it onto the center of the hatch with a clatter. The commander looked at Adam and nodded deeply - everything was ready.
With confident steps, Adam headed towards the steel chamber. Before stepping inside, he turned around, intending to call Silvana.
She smiled, about to step forward.
Suddenly, Erik's hand fell on her shoulder with enough force that she was afraid to even move.
"Not so fast," Erik smirked coldly.
"Agh...?" Adam was puzzled. "What the fuck is going on here?"
In a heartbeat, Adam's aura intensified, violently lashing out at Erik and the three men. Two of them immediately collapsed to one knee breathing heavily, but the commander continued to stand calmly with his hands behind his back.
"Adam, I didn't want to upset you prematurely, but you will have to go to the Lower Ring alone. Without your Operator." Erik shrugged, his hand like a snake traveling along Silvana's chest, preventing her from twitching.
