In the small, sterile room where Dave and the others were locked, a sharp, red beeping sound suddenly pierced the silence. The alarm echoed through the cold, concrete walls, its shrill tone signaling imminent danger.
Moments later, a robotic voice crackled through the intercom, filling the room with an official, calm but urgent announcement. "Attention all personnel. We are being attacked by beasts. All hybrids, report to the front exit immediately. Defend the building."
The beeping continued, and the man stationed outside the room, one of the guards turned on his heel and rushed off, clearly following the order to assist in the defense.
Meanwhile inside the room, Eric and Ella had exchanged confused glances, their brows furrowed with concern. "What's going on?" Ella asked quietly, her voice tinged with unease.
Eric looked just as perplexed, trying to make sense of the sudden chaos. But Dave, ever composed, didn't seem at all surprised. He had already guessed what was happening.
