As the days passed, Lena and Elias joined Kira in the process of studying the core. Each attempt to access its secrets revealed new layers of complexity. The core wasn't just a power source—it was a conduit, a link between multiple dimensions of space, perhaps even time itself. It was a technology so advanced, it seemed impossible to understand in such a short time.Lena found herself spending long hours at the console, working alongside Kira to decipher the alien symbols and unlock the core's functions. Elias, too, became more involved, pushing his own limits to understand the technology and help them harness its power.One evening, as Lena studied the interface, she noticed a strange pattern—something that seemed to pulse with a rhythm of its own, almost as though the core was communicating with her. Her fingers hovered over the console, and the device responded. The symbols shifted, revealing a hidden interface, a language she could almost understand.Suddenly, a voice filled the room, low and resonant.[System]: "You have awakened the core. It is bound to your will. Use it wisely, for it will either save or condemn you."Lena froze, her heart racing. The voice sounded familiar but alien, echoing through her mind like a distant memory."Kira, did you hear that?" Lena asked, her voice shaking.Kira stepped forward, her eyes wide. "The core has chosen you," she said softly. "It reacts to your presence. I've never seen anything like this."Elias turned to Lena, his face filled with concern. "What does that mean for us? What is it trying to tell you?"Lena shook her head, confused. "I don't know. But this isn't just about using the core. It's connected to something bigger. Something beyond this planet."