The signal came again.
This time, it was louder. Clearer. More insistent. Kaelen sat in front of the comms station, watching the waveform pulse on the screen. The spiral symbol was back, and this time, it seemed to be moving—like it was trying to break free from the screen.
"R0NIN, stop the signal," Kaelen commanded.
But the AI didn't respond. Instead, it began broadcasting a message—a chilling, distorted voice that Kaelen recognized.
"I told you not to answer it."