The rest of the team murmured their agreement, their trust in Aiden evident despite the daunting odds. He didn't take it lightly—every decision he made carried their lives in the balance. But hesitation wasn't an option. Not now.
As the transport neared their hidden base, Aiden turned to Liam. "I want every detail you can find on that High Guardian. Strengths, weaknesses, patterns—anything we can use against them."
Liam nodded. "I'm on it."
The vehicle slowed to a halt, its cloaking field dissipating as they entered the concealed entrance to their underground sanctuary. The base was a hive of activity, operatives moving with purpose as they prepared for the next phase of the war. Despite their fatigue, there was a quiet determination in the air—a belief that, with Aiden leading them, victory was possible.
