As the sequence completed, Zane leaned back in his chair, fingers steepled in thought. "He had to be careful; the Beta Box was a powerful tool, and while it wasn't as potent as the Alpha Energy, it still posed significant risks. He needed to ensure that Abomination used it to their mutual benefit—and that it didn't fall into the wrong hands.
Zane pulled up the data files on Lucas and the Alpha Energy, studying them intently. The energy readings from Lucas's last battle were off the charts, indicating a power source unlike anything Zane had ever encountered. He needed to understand how Lucas accessed this energy, and more importantly, how it could be controlled.
He considered the implications of their deal. Abomination was ruthless, and while he claimed to work solo, Zane knew he could not entirely trust him.
