Midnight arrived as the First Player sat cross-legged in the center of the reinforced biology laboratory, the East Wing Anchor Fragment hovering before his chest.
"We placed double frost barriers on the laboratory door," the frost mage reported, checking the ice runes glowing along the doorframe.
"No external sound or psychic frequency will penetrate this room while you integrate the fragment."
"And our botanical team sealed the ventilation ducts with tranquilizing jasmine vines," Emilia added, adjusting the herb burner in the corner.
"The soothing floral aroma will stabilize your heart rate and prevent mana backflow."
"I will personally stand guard beside the doorway with my blades drawn," the dark-haired striker said, giving him a warm, encouraging smile.
"Take all the time you need to absorb the core."
"Our perimeter guards on the second floor have established overlapping watch rotations," Kendra noted, resting her shield against the lab counter.
