And within the Dawn System:
Qin's fair fingers danced rapidly across a bizarre, kaleidoscopic interface.
At last,
with a flash of light,
the doors to the space station's core area burst open under her efforts, revealing a passage leading into unknown depths.
The three Twilight Star Cluster commanders finally stepped into the space station's core control area.
It was a hall where technology intertwined with the unknown. Massive displays flickered with complex Data Streams, while precise Mechanical Arms moved slowly through the faint light, as though performing some sacred ritual.
All manner of scientific equipment had been arranged in orderly fashion. From quantum computers to nanite repair units, each radiated a cold yet captivating glow.
They silently spoke of the space station's former glory and secrets.
At the same time, the Emotionless Girl, Norma, finally found the program that produced the Predatory Swarm.
Without the slightest hesitation,
she simply pressed the shutdown button hard.
However, this could only stop more swarms from appearing. Those already awakened had begun their hunt like demons completely unleashed; even after the source was cut off, they could not immediately vanish into nothingness.
At a console not far from Norma,
Joyce, looking adorably serious for once, successfully identified the Twilight Star Cluster Modified Body module Su Wen had mentioned.
As her command over the Twilight Star Cluster commanders' abilities grew increasingly refined,
the Energetic Girl seemed to merge with the entire space station's systems, instantly connecting to Commander Mode.
Countless high-tech displays unfolded before her eyes.
Alert tones rang out one after another,
playing like a symphony:
"System connection successful. Commander authority confirmed. All subsystems standing by..."
In an instant,
Joyce's gaze pierced through layers of data and settled upon the Modified Ones pointing their guns at Su Wen.
Among them,
the arrogant armed captain