[If you are entirely certain of this outcome, Master, we can execute the sequence,] Crul stated, his tone flat.
"Do it," Ethan commanded coldly, his eyes locking onto the ancient carvings. "Unleash it all. Let this entire frontier go straight to hell."
[And what are your directives regarding the girls waiting on the surface ship?] Crul asked.
"They served their purpose to facilitate our infiltration," Ethan replied, his voice devoid of emotion. "If they possess the baseline strength to survive the outbreak, then so be it."
[Master...]
"I know exactly what you are going to say, Crul, and there is zero need to speak it," Ethan interrupted. "After witnessing Heidy's resolution, I am certain the exact same scenario would unfold with them. I cannot risk my entire mission for their survival. May heaven have mercy on their souls."
Ethan pressed his palm firmly against the stone structure. Within his neural pathways, Crul activated the override sequence, altering the runic lock.
