The deafening explosion reverberated through the air, shattering the tranquility of the surroundings. Lance and Britney were both flung backward, their bodies collapsing against the opposite wall.
The sudden hit left them dazed and in discomfort.
Britney clutched her head, a searing ache radiating from the back of her skull. The aftermath of the blast overwhelmed her senses, and her ears were constantly ringing. She winced and groaned, attempting to rise, but her strength failed her, causing her to collapse back onto the ground. Her vision was blurred as if obscured by a thick haze.
Struggling against the disorientation, Britney forced her eyes open, squinting to adjust her sight. The acrid smell of smoke filled her nostrils, and her lungs instinctively recoiled from the noxious fumes. Her hearing remained muffled, with the persistent ringing preventing her from discerning any discernible sounds.
