(Recap)
(Rio, smirking) "Looks like your plan just backfired. You thought you could corner me, but I was one step ahead of you the whole time."
(Leader, desperate) "This isn’t over, Rio. You think you’ve won, but the Echoes are everywhere. You’ll never be safe."
(Erica, breathlessly) "You did it, Rio. You turned their trap against them."
(Scene)
The days following the warehouse incident were a whirlwind of activity. The news of the Echoes of Shadows' thwarted attack spread quickly across the university, turning Rio and his friends into local heroes. The authorities praised their bravery and quick thinking, and the university administration assured the students that they were taking steps to ensure everyone’s safety. Despite the attention, Rio couldn’t shake the feeling that they were far from finished with the Echoes.