As the Ark of Aethoria's defense system sprang to life, the once-dormant corridors erupted with activity.
Automated turrets emerged from concealed compartments, and energy barriers crackled into existence, creating a lethal maze for Aldred and his allies. The crew found themselves in a deadly ballet, dodging lasers and narrowly avoiding traps.
Aldred, with his reflexes heightened by years of navigating treacherous terrain, led the crew through the chaos.
The once-silent corridors echoed with the sounds of alarms and the hum of activated machinery. Shinari's agility proved invaluable as she gracefully evaded energy beams, her acrobatics reminiscent of a cosmic dancer.
Salamander, usually composed in the face of technology, was taken aback. "I've seen a lot of security systems, but this... this is on another level!"