The dimly lit elevator exuded an atmosphere of nostalgia and a steadily rising temperature, illuminated by the flickering glow of an ancient display screen. The worn-out speakers crackled with static, adding a sense of urgency to the scene as if whispering secrets from a bygone era. On the screen, a news report unfolded, capturing a moment frozen in time--a reminder of the journey that brought them to this point. Echoes of the past reverberated in the air, mingling with the palpable anticipation of what lay ahead. 8k  --ar 16:9