Mercy

Khan's eyes shed light on that dark environment, generating countless twinkles. The underground chamber was more metal than rock, with debris from Nak's ships littering its every surface.

A bed of metal shards, large tiles, and destroyed hulls covered the chamber's bottom, creating a quasi-floor. Pieces of ships popped out of the walls and ceiling, stuck in that position for longer than centuries.

Other vehicles also rested on the makeshift metal floor, with many in relatively decent condition. That underground chamber seemed to have been the epicenter of an intense battle, and Khan now had the chance to study its aftermath.

"Thank you," Khan announced, turning toward one of the cavity's edges to perform a Niqols' bow.

The strange lifeform didn't reply, and Khan didn't wait for it. His gestures were slow, but he stepped off the cavity as soon as he straightened his back, gracefully walking through the air to reach the underground chamber's metal floor.