Chapter 28: Core Clash
The chamber exploded into light.
Charles stumbled back as Omega’s body lifted off the ground, suspended by dozens of glowing cables latching into his spine, chest, and skull. His eyes burned violet, voice booming as if amplified through the walls of the tower itself.
> "Anchor confirmed. Core synchronization at 89%."
"Charles, MOVE!" Maya shouted.
A bolt of raw data energy lanced from Omega’s hand, striking the ground where Charles had just been standing. The floor cracked, spraying molten system code like shattered glass.
Charles rolled, then surged to his feet, fury pounding in his veins. "System—activate combat mode."
> [Combat Sync Mode Enabled.]
[Command Word Available: "Break" – Do you wish to proceed?]
"Break."
The word came out like a growl—and the system responded.
Power surged through Charles’s veins. His muscles tightened, senses sharpened. He felt his nerves burn and realign as the system took the leash off. From his palm, a curved blade of pure sync energy crackled to life.