Ryder stared into the churning vortex, a digital maelstrom that pulsed with the raw energy of the dimensional interference. This was the heart of the glitch, the reason Adventure Bay was frozen in a digital nightmare.
"Here's the plan," the AI's voice echoed in his head, its calmness a stark contrast to the chaos around them. "The anomaly feeds on instability. We need to inject a stabilizing code to neutralize it."
Ryder wasn't sure what "code" entailed in this digital world, but he grasped the basic idea. "And how do we do that?"
"I'll transfer the code to your harness," the AI explained. "You'll need to position yourself directly over the core and release it. But be warned, the anomaly might resist."
Ryder swallowed hard. Releasing the code sounded simple enough. But considering the volatile nature of the vortex, "simple" felt like a vast understatement.
With a deep breath, he nodded. "Let's do it."
The AI sent a surge of information through the harness. Ryder felt a tingling sensation course through him, a digital blueprint imprinted on his very being. This was the code, the key to restoring Adventure Bay.
Following the AI's instructions, Ryder steered the harness towards the center of the vortex. The chaotic energy intensified, threatening to rip the harness apart. He gritted his teeth, pushing his fear aside. He had to focus, for the sake of Adventure Bay.
As he reached the core, a tendril of digital energy lashed out, wrapping around the harness. The craft lurched violently.
"The anomaly's resisting!" the AI cried. "Release the code now!"
Ryder, with a surge of adrenaline, activated the controls on his harness. The stabilizing code shot out in a brilliant burst, impacting the core of the vortex.