The Forbidden Expanse. The name alone sent a ripple of unease through Kael's mind. He glanced at Alice, whose serene expression betrayed no fear, then at Astra, whose stoic resolve seemed carved from stone.
"Negative. Inheritor," Astra replied, his expression unwavering, gray eyes steady and focused.
"Is it far from here?" Kael asked, curiosity flickering in his tone. This was the first time he had heard of such a place.
"No, it's close by—within this island," Astra clarified.
'At least we don't have to travel too far,' Kael thought. Turning to Alice, he said, "Alice, let's gather everything of value from this ruin and return to the Sentinel. We can't keep the others waiting."
"Understood, Master," Alice responded with a nod.
Kael's gaze returned to Astra as he continued, "Astra, I want Alice to download all the data stored in this console. The information here might prove crucial later. I'll review it once we return to Bryndis."
