The first miner reached Hajin as the joined Aegis ribs began to separate beneath him.
Hajin caught his harness with his left hand and pulled him across before the gap widened enough to trap either leg.
The barrier shifted under the man's boots, yet he kept his grip on the rope instead of grabbing Hajin's arm.
His fear stayed inside the count Hans had given them, which was the only thing keeping the crossing alive.
Juna released the rear strap only after his weight settled upon the chamber floor.
Five ribs divided behind her and left her beside the other workers until the next ninth symbol.
"Follow the line uphill and stop beside the lower lift," Hans ordered while he kept his spear beneath Bren's opening. "Loccy does not pull until all four reach the platform."
The miner obeyed without looking toward the damaged node and used both hands along the secured retrieval line.
Hajin kept two Rings turning while the Chain pressed its wrapped fragments against his right palm.
