Chapter 126: Across the Void

The cavern echoed with the fury of battle. Amelia and Louis, caught in the heart of the chaos, fought back to back against a wave of invading soldiers. Their attackers, clad in sleek black armor and wielding energy rifles unlike anything they had ever seen, were relentless. Kael, his face streaked with dust and sweat, led the Aethel resistance with unwavering courage. But their forces were dwindling, overwhelmed by the sheer number of invaders. Amidst the swirling energy blasts and deafening clangs of blades, a flicker of light caught Amelia's eye. The holographic device, their desperate message still echoing in the cavern, lay vulnerable on the chamber floor. Panic clenched her heart. If the invaders saw the recording, Earth's involvement would be confirmed. The fragile trust they had built with Aethel could shatter entirely. With a surge of adrenaline, Amelia broke away from the fight, weaving through the chaos towards the device. A guttural roar drew her attention – a h