Chapter 204. Escape and Sacrifice

Meanwhile, Aamon, Prim, Anneth, and Fiona continued to advance, bypassing levels two and three with few obstacles since no Troys patrolled there. Tennessine stopped in front of a glass door.

"We can get to my lab through here. After that, we go to the central data room," Tennessine said.

They entered and moved through the empty corridor until they reached another door. Suddenly, the door locked as they approached, making everyone tense as they looked around.

Tennessine pounded her fist against the wall, trying to disable the wiring to get them out. But when she tried to break the code, nothing happened.

"You're not going anywhere." A voice echoed down the hall.

"Argon?" Tennessine gasped. "Argon, don't do this. We have to stop Viz."

Sensing something was wrong, Anneth struck his twin blades against the glass. But it had no effect.

"Your efforts are in vain. This is as far as you go," Argon said.

Troys gathered on both sides of the corr