In the depths of darkness, where light barely dared to penetrate, a new force emerged. The APX-WET, far from being mere zombies, had evolved into terrifying and mysterious forms. They were creatures more intelligent, cunning, and cruel. These new entities, nicknamed "The Shadows," were leaders among the APX-WET. They communicated telepathically and coordinated strategic attacks against humans. Their origin was unknown, but it was rumored that they arose from the fusion of infected minds, creating an evil collective consciousness. The Shadows developed supernatural abilities, such as the ability to manipulate the shadows around them until they transformed into a powerful Giant in the shape of a shadow over 60 meters tall. They could hide in the darkness and emerge from nowhere, taking their victims by surprise. This new threat elevated the struggle of Legion 101 to an even more dangerous level.
As Legion 101 dealt with this new threat, they discovered that the Shadows had a hierarchy. A supreme leader, known only as "The Founding Power," directed his subjects from the deepest shadows. No one knew who or what "The Founding Power" was, but his presence generated palpable fear among the APX-WET. The tactics of "The Founding Power" were cruel and sadistic. He used psychological strategies to kill the morale of humans and sow discord in their ranks. Each encounter with The Master Shadow left mental scars, even on the bravest soldiers in the world. The fight against the Shadows became a war of wits, where cunning and bravery were equally crucial.
Meanwhile, Henry delved into his scientific research, trying to understand the connection between the Shadows and the origin of the virus. The story took an even darker turn, where the mystery and cruelty of the Shadows threatened to plunge the world into an eternal nightmare.
As the Shadows spread across the world, their influence grew insidiously. More than 30% of the world's population was now under their dominion. The streets, once alive, plunged into overwhelming silence, only broken by the moans of those who had become slaves to the shadows. Entire cities were engulfed in perpetual darkness, where the sunlight never reached. "The Founding Power" had woven a veil of darkness over the Earth, chaining humanity in a shadowy realm where despair fed on light. The prisoners of the shadows wandered aimlessly, with empty gazes and faces devoid of human expression. They crawled like puppets without strings, obeying telepathic orders from "The Founding Power." Reality itself seemed to distort in its presence, turning the world into an endless nightmare.
"The Founding Power" is the core of all this. Henry, who had joined Legion 101, shared the information he had gathered about "The Founding Power." He had discovered that this entity was gathering prisoners in strategic locations, feeding on their suffering and despair.