The heroes carefully transported the Guardian to the underground facility beneath the base. Since the area was covered in thick foliage and had ample space below, it was the perfect place to keep the entity contained.
Standing atop a nearby hill, Mighty Knight reached out and pressed a hidden switch.
With a low mechanical hum, the earth itself responded.
CRACK—!
The ground beneath them rumbled and split apart, revealing the base's underground entrance.
As the Guardian was lowered inside, the Blue Gemstone within the facility began to react.
Its glow flickered erratically, growing brighter with each passing second.
Then—in a sudden flash—
The Blue Gemstone shot forward, embedding itself into the Guardian's chest.
A deep humming vibration filled the air as the energy pulsed through its body.
The Guardian slowly sat down, its form adjusting as if accepting its new state.
The ground closed back up.
Silence.
"Everyone good?" Mighty Knight called out.
