Ascend
inspired by a pivotal moment from the sci-fi novel "Heaven's Coming".
The protagonist is a former experimental soldier equipped with advanced analytical modules. His previous mission is complete, but the order to protect and extract his captain - a woman and bride - remains active.
Brutally straightforward and naively literal, he interprets the captain’s refusal to marry not as a personal choice but as a direct command to rescue her.
Alone, he breaks through the most advanced defenses - drones, laser barriers, armed guards - to save his captain from a wedding broadcast live across the entire galaxy. This rescue isn’t driven by love, but by cold, uncompromising duty.
It tells the story of a man caught between harsh orders and unwavering loyalty, where every step could be his last.more