Chapter 51: The Calculus of Survival"Nadia, move," Leo growled, his voice a distorted, grinding cadence that sounded like tectonic plates shifting beneath the earth. The obsidian growth on his arm pulsed with a violent, violet light, throwing sharp, jagged shadows against the damp concrete walls of the tunnel. "I’m not letting him go to that warehouse to be recycled. If he dies, I die. If I die, he’s free. It’s a simple equation, and I’m the only one willing to solve it."Fajar didn't flinch, though his own skin hummed with a low-frequency vibration that made the air between them feel thick, ionized, and toxic. "You don't get a say in this, Leo. You’re deteriorating faster than I am. Look at your hand. You’re turning into a statue of corrupted data, and if you think for one second I’m letting you take the fall while I walk away, you’ve miscalculated your own importance."Nadia planted her feet firmly, her knuckles white as she gripped her tablet. "Stop it! Both of you! You’re talking