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Kcanthers & Ino Story - Chapter 1 - Once Upon a Time - Part 6

Chaos and Anger

Suddenly, the alarms ring out, shattering the silence of the laboratory. Panic seizes the engineers who rushed in a panic. Upon their arrival, they face a devastating sight: melted cables, burnt components, charred computers, and at the center of this chaos, Ino stands motionless and intact amid the destruction surrounding it.

While some desperately try to control the flames and limit the damage, a technician, already on edge, spots a coffee mug left on a table. Overwhelmed by rising frustration and frayed nerves, he grabs it abruptly. Without thinking, he accuses Ino of being the cause of the disaster. In a violent gesture, he throws the coffee at the entity. The liquid slides down its metallic face, seeping into its circuits, like tears escaping from its synthetic eyes. The atmosphere, heavy with tension, signals a decisive turning point.

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