In the dead of night, the secured military facility was silent, save for the occasional murmur of distant conversations or the soft hum of security systems.
In his private lab, Zane reviewed the latest data on the Beta Box, feeling a growing sense of frustration. Despite its considerable power, the Beta Energy wasn't as potent as the mysterious Alpha Energy that Lucas had demonstrated. The Alpha Energy had the potential to change everything, and Zane's curiosity had transformed into an obsession.
Leaving the lab, Zane moved through the darkened hallways, his steps quiet and deliberate. He had made up his mind; he needed to speak with Abomination privately. There were answers to be found, and Zane was determined to get them, no matter the cost.
He approached the high-security cell where Abomination was being held, the guards standing at attention as he arrived.
