Back at the Reclaimers' base, the team reported their findings to the Council. The information they had gathered from the remote site confirmed that The Ascension was a significant event, with the potential to reshape entire regions. The Council knew that they had to act quickly to prevent the faction from achieving its goals.
Eleanor Hayes, the calm Council member, listened carefully as the team described the central chamber and the ritual artifacts. She understood the gravity of the situation and the risks involved in stopping The Ascension.
"We need to disrupt the ritual and prevent the portals from being activated," she said, her voice firm. "If the faction succeeds, it could have catastrophic consequences. We need to find a way to disable the portals and prevent the surge of energy."
Marcus Grant, the stern Council member, was less patient. "We can't afford to wait," he said, his expression intense. "The faction is preparing for a major event, and we need to act now. We should launch an all-out assault and take them down before they can complete The Ascension."
The Council debated the best course of action, weighing the risks and potential outcomes. Elias provided insights into the faction's structure, explaining that The Ascension would involve the activation of multiple portals, each located in a different region.
"The faction has established a network of hidden bases," he said, pointing to the map. "Each base serves a specific purpose in the ritual. If we can disrupt the bases and prevent the portals from being activated, we can stop The Ascension."
The Council approved a new mission to investigate the faction's remaining bases and disable the portals. The team knew that the journey ahead would be challenging, but they were determined to stop The Ascension and prevent the faction from gaining control of the portal energy.
Sofia and Leo were given the lead on the mission, responsible for coordinating the investigation and ensuring that the portals were disabled. Owen and Evelyn provided support, while Elias offered insights into the faction's operations and security measures. The team knew that they had to work together to achieve their goal and prevent The Ascension from becoming a reality.