A small orb was taken out by Maris in front of Dereck.
At first, it appeared insignificant, no larger than something that could fit within a person's palm. However, within a few moments, the orb began to change as Maris pressed a few buttons by the side.
Its structure expanded outward.
Panels unfolded from its surface in a controlled and mechanical manner. What had once been a small object grew larger and larger until it formed the shape of a massive spacecraft.
The scale of the transformation caused Dereck's eyes to widen.
In front of him, Maris moved calmly.
She took out a dark robe and draped it over her body. The robe covered her completely, hiding her form beneath its folds. After that, she placed a golden mask over her face. The mask reflected light in a way that gave it a commanding presence.
Her appearance had completely changed. She no longer looked like the person Dereck had been traveling with.
Her voice sounded beside him, warning him.
