"We need to disable the security," Richie said, studying the setup. "I'll handle the guards. You work on the systems."
Sarah nodded, her heart pounding. "Be careful," she said, her voice filled with concern.
Richie squeezed her hand, giving her a reassuring smile. "You too," he said.
He moved toward the guards, using his skills to take them out silently. Sarah worked quickly, using her knowledge of technology to bypass the security systems. Her fingers flew over the controls, her mind racing as she deactivated the alarms and disarmed the traps.
Finally, the path to the artifact was clear. They approached it cautiously, knowing that even the slightest mistake could trigger the remaining security measures. Richie reached out, his hand steady, and carefully lifted the staff from its pedestal.
