Something shattered—tinkle-tinkle-tinkle—fragments raining down like crystalline hail.
Kairos's triumphant roar echoed through the maze—ROOOOOAR—carrying undertones of satisfaction.
[MIRROR-SPAWN: ELIMINATED. DEVOURING: IN-PROGRESS.]
"Good. Catch up when you're done." Yoo reached the three-way junction, turned left toward the center. "We're not stopping."
THUMP-THUMP. THUMP-THUMP.
The Spire's heartbeat grew louder—closer—confirming he was heading in the correct direction. His acoustic map updated:
Center: 620 meters remaining.
Path: relatively clear.
Other entities: five remaining, all converging on same destination.
Estimated arrival time: 31 minutes if no interruptions.
But of course, there would be interruptions.
CRACK-CRACK-CRACK.
