Chapter 158 A Labyrinth of Secrets

"Attention all personnel!" the voice boomed. "Cease all movement and report to your designated emergency stations immediately. This is a facility-wide lockdown. Repeat, this is a facility-wide lockdown!" The two guards ahead of them froze in their tracks, their faces etched with confusion. John exchanged a surprised glance with Olivia, a silent question hanging in the air. What was Sarah doing? "What the…?" the bearded guard, codenamed Hammer, muttered, his hand instinctively reaching for his assault rifle. "Lockdown?" the other guard, Anvil, rumbled, his voice deep and gravelly. "There was no mention of a lockdown." John saw his opportunity. "See?" he said, feigning urgency in his voice. "The situation must be escalating. We need to get to that east side breach and reroute the feed, now!" Hammer seemed hesitant, still grappling with the unexpected announcement. But Anvil, his cybernetic eye flickering ominously, growled, "Fine. Let's move." John pressed his advantage, urging the