The blinding light from Ethan's palm surged outward, rippling through the collapsing digital space like a shockwave. For a moment, everything froze—time itself seemed to hold its breath as the Entity screeched in its dark, guttural voice. The energy swirled around Ethan, tugging at the very core of reality.
Eve's figure flickered as if struggling to remain solid in the wake of the chaotic surge. Her voice was strained, urgent. "Ethan! You have to focus! The Entity's core is fracturing! If we don't act now, we'll all be consumed!"
The world around them twisted, fragments of digital code disintegrating into particles of light that scattered like stars. The thin bridge of data they stood upon wavered, cracking under the immense pressure of the forces at play. Ethan felt the ground beneath his feet tremble. The weight of his decision, the consequences of his actions, all rushed at him in a tidal wave of uncertainty.
What have I done?
