The sky, covered in dark clouds, seemed to mirror Ethan's mood as he suddenly appeared, barely conscious, his body covered in wounds and his bloodshot eyes reflecting his pain. He staggered, collapsing and coughing up blood that stained the ground around him.
Beside him was a small bird, a zombie controlled by the AI, now his unlikely companion.
"Maia…" Ethan murmured, barely able to stand. "Maia… open the portal to the world of the Ratkins. Everyone in this valley must enter it. Leave no one behind. Can you do that?"
"Of course, Creator. I will select some of the humans to initiate the operation."
