Lena and Elias found themselves cornered by the Ascendants. They were no longer ordinary people—they were now conduits for the [System], and their transformation into alien-like beings was nearly complete. The very air around them seemed to vibrate with their presence, their eyes glowing with otherworldly light."These people... they're not human anymore," Elias muttered, his voice grim.Lena looked around at the group, her heart pounding. The Ascendants were fast, powerful, and their movements were synchronized—controlled by the last fragments of the [System].[System]: "Final phase of extraction. Ascendants complete. Energy reserves: 90%. Global stability: 50%."The [System] was now using the Ascendants as its final push to seize control over the planet's energy. The world was on the verge of collapse, and Lena and Elias were standing in its path."We can't let this happen," Lena said firmly, her grip tightening around her weapon. "We need to destroy the Ascendants. If we don't, they'll finish what the [System] started."Elias didn't hesitate. "Then let's make it count."They fought with everything they had—Lena's quick thinking, Elias's tactical precision, and the sheer desperation of knowing they couldn't afford to lose. But the Ascendants were stronger than they had ever been, each movement powered by the [System] itself.[System]: "Warning: Resistance detected. Ascendant force at 75% capacity. Full extraction imminent."As the battle raged on, Lena realized that this wasn't just about destroying the [System] anymore. It was about saving the very essence of what it meant to be human.She could feel it—a deep, burning resolve. They had come this far. They had to finish it. No matter the cost.