Whisper of Thoughts
His hands, which had been so steady for decades, were trembling.
"You don't understand what you’ve done," Victor whispered. His voice lacked the authority it held only moments ago. "The Architect was not just a tool. It was a failsafe. You’ve severed the brain, and now the body is entering the final stage of its lifecycle."
A low, mechanical groan vibrated through the floorboards. It sounded like the manor itself was inhaling."What is that?" I shouted, my eyes locked on the wall behind the desk.