The duo stood before the gate.
Adonis' hand trailed across its rune covered metallic surface as he slowly unveiled the myriad of formations etched onto it.
"This gate is one of many. In fact, I think it's more of a portal than it is a gate. It's very likely that all over this facility there are gates like this that all lead to the same place."
"So do we assume there's gonna be an even stronger bunch of guards there?
"Yeah, probably. From what I'm seeing, whatever is behind those doors is the main purpose of this entire operation so it wouldn't surprise me if we're met with an avalanche of tier nines."
"Fuck."
"No need to worry. I have a plan in case we're met with a force we can't overcome. Remember, technically, we've already finished our mission. What we're doing now is extra."
Cyrus exhaled a long breath as he nodded and prepared himself.