The journey to the heart of the wasteland took them through some of the most dangerous and desolate regions they had ever encountered. The land was scarred by ancient battles, and the remnants of the old world's technology lay buried beneath layers of ash and sand. The closer they got to their destination, the more the air hummed with energy—an unnatural, foreboding force that sent chills down their spines.

At last, they arrived at the entrance to the Nexus Core, an ancient facility hidden beneath a mountain range. According to the data Lyra had extracted, this was the control center for the Leviathans—a place where the old world's most dangerous technologies had been sealed away.

"This is it," Lyra said, her voice barely audible as they stood before the massive steel doors. "Whatever's inside, it's the key to stopping the Leviathans."

Kael, always the pragmatic one, knocked an arrow against his bowstring. "And what happens if we don't stop it in time?"

Ryzen didn't answer. His focus was on the task ahead. With a deep breath, he pushed open the doors to the Nexus Core, stepping into the darkness within.