Brighton and Laason staggered backward, their faces etched with disbelief, as they witnessed Jaegar emerge unscathed from the wreckage.
Diana remained cocooned in the protective mist, unharmed, while Jaegar himself appeared without a speck of dust or a single scratch on his person. The building's entire side lay in ruins as a result of the mass explosion.
Inside the crumbling structure, Mia and Jack hurriedly navigated a maze of hallways leading to various rooms. Behind those doors, they discovered a harrowing sight: teenagers and children, trapped and frightened, their faces reflecting the trauma they had endured. The children were dressed in hospital gowns, a stark reminder of their captivity.