After inspecting the surroundings a bit, they confirmed that it was safe to approach the gate.
It was a massive metal door scarred by time but still intact.
Shane crouched, examining the lock mechanism. He tried his Lockpicking Skill, carefully working the tumblers, but the system prompt flashed in his vision…
[ Lockpicking Skill Lv10: Attempt Failed. ]
"What?" Shane was shocked as he didn't expect that a Level 10 Skill like this would fail.
He tapped his wristwatch, activating Cloud, his A.I. assistant. The holographic interface flickered to life above his wrist.
"Cloud, analyze the door."
The A.I.'s voice was calm, mechanical.
[ Analysis complete. No active power source detected. No electronic locks to hack. No traps present. Recommendation: brute force entry. Door integrity: 78%. Suggest caution… The door may still serve as shelter for wanderers or survivors. ]
"Ahhh… That makes sense. Brute force."
