Chapter 452 Back at Cryptonic

“That was close,” Matthew said as the three of them jumped inside the elevator. “Consider ourselves lucky,” Adrian muttered with a frown on his face. The familiar hum of the elevator was the only sound filling the air as Claire, Adrian, and Matthew rode in silence, each of them still processing the events that had unfolded. The weight of Eligos's relentless pursuit hung over them like a storm cloud, but for now, they were safe—at least, for the moment. As the elevator doors slid open, Claire stepped out first, the familiar glow of Cryptonic’s sleek, high-tech interior offering a small semblance of comfort. The walls, lined with screens and sophisticated security systems, stood as a silent witness to the chaos they had just escaped. Claire took a deep breath, inhaling the cool, conditioned air, trying to settle her racing thoughts. Adrian walked behind her, his gaze never leaving her back, and Matthew followed closely, looking tense, alert. Claire led them down the narrow hallway