429:Atlantis On Fire

Just as suddenly had Walter's skin shifted, it shifted again before the transformation slowed, and Walter's face shifted into something eerily familiar.

Evan squinted, his breath still ragged from the pain. "Adrian? Aren't you Walter's secretary?" He paused, his brow furrowing. "Wait. No… if you can change into anyone, why are you taking on his appearance now?"

Walter—or Adrian—smirked, his reptilian eyes narrowing. "Sir Evan, you still don't understand your situation, do you?"

Evan's jaw tightened. "What are you talking about?"

Before Adrian could respond, a massive explosion shook the building. The walls trembled, and for a brief moment, the world outside lit up as if it were midday.

BOOOOOM!

The sound was deafening and reverberated through the room. Evan instinctively turned toward the source, his heart pounding.

Aurora's voice rang in his head, calm but urgent.

[Sir, our ship has been hit.]