After removing her foot from the wooden piece, Naviga focused on locating the source of the mechanical sound. The echo had no clear direction, so she began methodically searching the cave. She instructed her AI chip to scan for any hidden doors or irregularities in the walls.
Her sharp eyes and the chip's advanced scanning capabilities worked in tandem, carefully examining the black volcanic walls as she retraced her steps.
When she reached the center of the cave, the chip alerted her. It indicated a spot on the right-hand wall where the surface was slightly recessed.
Guided by the chip, she approached the wall. To her naked eye, it appeared identical to the rest of the cave—solid, black, and impenetrable.
However, when she pressed her hand against the area the chip had highlighted, she immediately felt the difference.
