After capturing the Collector, Sofia and her team returned to their base to interrogate him. They needed to understand who he was working for and what his ultimate goal was. The Collector was evasive at first, but Sofia's no-nonsense approach and Rachel's deep knowledge of ancient artifacts eventually broke down his resistance.
They learned that the Collector was part of a larger network of artifact hunters, operating in the shadows and amassing power through control of ancient relics. This network was spread across multiple realms, each with its own set of unique artifacts that could give their holder incredible power. The Collector had been tasked with obtaining the Heart of the Desert as part of a broader plan to control the weather across multiple realms.
Sofia and her team knew they had to act quickly to prevent this network from gaining any more artifacts. With the Collector's information, they mapped out the locations of other potential targets and began assembling a strategy to intercept them. Owen's technological expertise was invaluable in tracking the network's communications and identifying key players within their organization.
As they prepared to leave, Evelyn received a message from one of her contacts within the Reclaimers' ranks. There had been reports of strange occurrences in one of the nearby realms, suggesting that the network was already on the move. The team knew they had to act fast to prevent another powerful artifact from falling into the wrong hands.