Victor, Cassius, and Sylvia stood together in the center of the ruined corridor.
The floor was cracked and scorched from the earlier fight with the silver snakes.
Blood and dust painted the walls.
Victor's silver-blue eyes narrowed, his claws twitching.
"Enough games," he said, his voice cold.
"It's time to show him our real strength."
Cassius's eyes glowed with sharp focus.
His floating drones whirred around him, scanning every corner.
"Agreed," he said. "He wants to see our power? Let's give him a demonstration."
Sylvia stood beside them, her shield emitters sparking.
She closed her eyes for a moment, then opened them, calm and determined.
"It's necessary," she said. "Let's do it."
They raised their arms in unison, the air thickening around them.
Each one activated [Forbidden Core Unleash], their bodies glowing with deep red energy.
The force radiated outward, shaking the walls.
L-Snake's smirk faded just slightly as he watched them.
