Chapter XV: Navigating the Void

The stars stretched into long streaks of white as the Ravenblade soared through hyperspace, its sleek frame cutting through the void with effortless precision. Inside the cockpit, the hum of the ship's engines provided a steady background rhythm, a calming counterpoint to the clacking of controls and the occasional beep of diagnostics.

Asus sat in the pilot's chair, his posture relaxed but his focus razor-sharp. His fingers danced over the console, pulling up holographic panels and adjusting settings with practiced ease. The Ravenblade was a far cry from the battered craft he'd piloted before; its systems were responsive, its weaponry cutting-edge. Still, he wasn't one to take things for granted. Hours spent running simulations ensured he was as sharp as the ship itself.