Author's Note: Unedited Chapter
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"Let's not force it. We might damage the ship—or worse, trigger a countermeasure we're not prepared for," Gustav instructed with a bothersome expression.
"Can we find a way around it?" Stark questioned.
"I'm not sure, there's a high chance it's surrounding the entire planet," Gustav paused, considering their options.
"This is no ordinary barrier," As Gustav delved deeper into his examination, Stark monitored the energy readings, noting a peculiar pattern.
"Gustav, it looks like the closer we get to the barrier, the more our ship's systems are drained. Our energy levels are dropping."
Gustav, pulling back from his focused state, nodded slowly.
"You're right. It's not just a physical barrier... It doesn't seem to allow any type of matter through."
