As Nyla and the resistance focused on rebuilding, new threats began to emerge. The rogue factions that had once controlled parts of the world were still out there, licking their wounds and waiting for an opportunity to strike. Without Isaac's presence to deter them, they saw an opening.
One faction, led by a warlord named Solas, was particularly dangerous. Solas had amassed a considerable following in the wake of the AI's collapse, using fear and violence to maintain control over a critical region. He had been waiting for a power vacuum, and Isaac's death provided him with the opportunity he needed.
Nyla knew that they couldn't ignore Solas any longer. He was already making moves to seize control of vital resources, and if left unchecked, he could destabilize everything they had worked to rebuild.
"We need to take him down," Nyla said during a tense strategy meeting. "If we let Solas grow any stronger, he'll tear everything apart."
The rest of the team agreed, but there was hesitation in the room. Solas was dangerous, and with their forces spread thin, they weren't sure if they could handle another conflict.
Nyla clenched her fists. She had spent so long fighting to survive, but now it felt like they were right back where they started. The world had been freed from the AI, but it was still far from safe.