Boom!
The earth quaked. All around, everyone hid in horror, unable to comprehend what was happening.
The clueless civilians across the city silently prayed for their lives.
Buildings groaned from tremors, high-rises swayed as the earth shuddered.
Back in the research facility, Carmen staggered to his feet. He pressed his card onto the scanner.
It flashed red again, but this time he yelled hurriedly, "AUTHORITY OVERRIDE!!"
The alarming beeping froze, the lights flashed blue.
[State of emergency detected!]
[Override Authority Carmen Walker Recognized!]
The lights turned green…
Before Carmen and the rest could even finish letting out a sigh of relief, the doors slid open.
A blistering wave of heat washed out…
"Ahhh!" Everyone screamed in pain as hairs singed and overalls burned black.
They were mostly sheltered scholars, barely having stats at 50. Their defense was nothing noteworthy.
