Escape (3)

Erik and his clones pressed on through the building's corridors, moving towards the exit gate that connected Caelora city to the outside world.

However, the journey wasn't without problems. As they navigated the maze-like interior, they encountered ten more groups of guards, each comprising about ten members, strategically positioned to thwart their escape.

Battling those guys wasn't easy at all, due to those damned brain crystal powered laser rifles, and those guards seemed to be stronger than usual, making easier for them to aim due to their enhanced reflexes.

These weapons leveled the playing field, making each skirmish a time-consuming and dangerous endeavor that Erik and the clones could get past only thanks to his ability to affect their minds.

Erik, tapping into his instability brain crystal power, manipulated the guards' minds, inducing overwhelming fear to create openings for his clones to strike. Exactly as he did the first time.