The core surged, bathing the chamber in a radiant white light. The air trembled. For a heartbeat, the world seemed to stand still. Then, the walls of the garage dissolved, replaced by a panorama of a city that looked both familiar and alien—towering arches of bioluminescent vines, hovering transports, and a sky painted in perpetual twilight.
Mara stood, heart pounding, and said, “We’ve seen a future where humanity embraces this knowledge responsibly. We can guide it, not weaponize it.” kb-84273