The tremors in the laboratory grew more intense, and the light from the Rift Core expanded uncontrollably, consuming the entire space in a chaotic energy storm.
The warning lights on the consoles flashed wildly, alarms blared continuously, and the air was filled with the grating noise of electronic interference. Strange energy fractures began appearing on the walls, as if the entire laboratory was on the verge of tearing apart.
"Energy overload! The Rift Core is about to breach safety thresholds!"
The system's voice became more urgent, scientists fled in terror, but Alex Reynold remained at the control station, a crazed smile forming on his lips.
"It's time..." he murmured, his hands slowly opening. "Let me witness the true power of the Rift."
BOOM!