Unmasking the Enemy
As the battle raged, Nitya and Ayan finally broke through the encryption. The signal led them to an abandoned industrial complex in Manila—a known Syndicate safe house. But what they discovered there was far more alarming.
"It's a hub," Ayan said, his eyes widening as data flooded the screen. "They're not just planning attacks—coordinating a global uprising."
Nitya's heart sank. The New Order wasn't simply filling the Syndicate's void; they were creating a new world order built on fear and destruction.
"We have to shut this down," she said. "Now."
But as they prepared to move, a new message appeared on the screen. It was addressed to Nitya, and it was chillingly personal:
"You can't stop what's already begun."
The Line Drawn
The message was signed with a single name: Phantom.
