The first lamp knocked over had the kill switch. A part of the lamp that broke in half landed on it, causing the automatons to stop dead in their tracks. Right before they could get into the house.

Instead, a door opened up, revealing a corridor outside. Along the far wall was the words "Medieval World" written on the side, while on the wall Athos was closest to had "Nuclear Town" written upon it. He was out, and now he could make Arcade pay for this.