Kael and Lysara moved forward, cutting a path through the weakened constructs as they approached the barracks. The air inside was filled with the smell of burning mana and the grinding sound of metal on stone. The closer they got to the conduit room, the stronger the glow of the conduit's energy became, illuminating the corridors in an eerie blue light.
Behind them, the rebels fought with all their strength. The constructs were slower now and their movements jerky and uncoordinated as the conduit's power weakened. Amara's healing light and Lira's golden aura boosted them and kept them moving forward despite their injuries and exhaustion.
Kael slammed open a reinforced door with a heavy kick, revealing the conduit room at last. The sight before him was both awe-inspiring and grim: a massive, crystalline structure pulsed with raw energy, its glowing veins snaking across the walls and floor, feeding into various conduits that powered the constructs.
