Door #7 swung open—a swirl of time. Kaden saw Elysium's beginnings.
Lara gasped. "The Dawn…"
Zeno stepped through. "The start…of cycles."
Nyx poked shadows. "What's the point?"
The Umbra appeared. "The Architect…lied."
Arin frowned. "About?"
"Elysium's first design…had a flaw."
Kaden's eyes narrowed. "What flaw?"
The Umbra leaned in. "The Guardian…was optional."
A countdown began…5…4…3…