Kael's mind reeled as Maya led him through the city's underground tunnels. They finally stopped at a hidden entrance, and Maya gestured for him to follow her.
Inside, a dimly lit room filled with computer screens and wires greeted them. Maya sat at a terminal, her fingers flying across the keyboard.
"What are we doing here?" Kael asked, still trying to process the night's events.
Maya's eyes sparkled with excitement. "I've been searching for a hidden message in the System's code. I think I finally found it."
As she worked, the screens flickered to life, displaying a cryptic message:
"Echo-12 protocol activated. Seek the truth in New Eden's heart."
Kael's eyes widened. "What does it mean?"
Maya's smile grew wider. "It means we have a lead on uncovering the System's secrets. And I think I know just where to start looking."
Gamerboy watched from the shadows, intrigued by the message. These two were getting closer to the truth than they realized. He decided to make his presence known, his eyes glowing red in the darkness.
"Maya, Kael...you're playing with fire. But I'll let you continue...for now."