When the blinding light from the vortex's closure faded, the chamber was left in ruins. The walls were charred, and debris was scattered across the floor. Leo Rivers was nowhere to be found, leaving the rest of the team to deal with the aftermath. The Reclaimers who had been evacuated began to cautiously return, searching for survivors and signs of Leo.
Evelyn was the first to re-enter the chamber, her heart sinking as she saw the destruction. "Leo!" she called, her voice echoing off the broken pillars. But there was no response. Sofia and Rachel followed, their expressions grim as they surveyed the damage.
Owen, struggling to contain his emotions, began using his tech to scan for any signs of life. "There's a faint energy signature," he said, pointing towards a pile of rubble near the center of the chamber. "It's weak, but it's there."
