As the team prepared for their next move, they received an unexpected message. It was from Lyra, the alien infiltrator who had previously betrayed them. She claimed to have vital information about The Syndicate and requested a meeting.
Jason was skeptical but decided to hear her out. The meeting took place in a remote location, with the team on high alert. Lyra appeared, looking more weary and conflicted than before.
"I'm sorry for what I did," she began, her voice filled with remorse. "I was sent here to spy, but I didn't realize the full extent of the plan. The Syndicate's distribution of Power Surge is just the beginning. There's a larger plot at play, and Victor is just a pawn."
Jason narrowed his eyes. "Why should we trust you?"
"Because I want to make things right," Lyra said, her eyes pleading. "The aliens are still watching, using me to gather intelligence. But I've been able to intercept some of their communications. They're planning something big, and it's going to happen soon."
Despite their mistrust, the team decided to use the information Lyra provided. She revealed that Victor was planning a major operation to regain control and eliminate any threats to The Syndicate. This operation, if successful, would consolidate his power and make him nearly untouchable.
The team devised a plan to intercept and stop Victor's operation. Using the intelligence gathered from Lyra and their previous raids, they identified the key location where the operation would take place—a heavily fortified compound in a remote area.