Chapter: Planning for the Future
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The chapter opens with Adam and Ani leaving the base, their presence replaced by a focused tension among those remaining. Zero, Ninja, and Phantom gather in the command room, the holographic table casting a faint blue glow across their faces.
Zero stands at the head of the table, his posture rigid and mechanical eyes scanning the others. "With Adam away, we must ensure the base remains secure. The recent presence of intruders near our location suggests we've drawn unwanted attention."
Phantom, her form shimmering faintly as she hovers slightly above the ground, nods. "If they know our base exists, even vaguely, it's only a matter of time before they come closer. We need to assume they'll return."
Ninja, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, smirks. "If they do, we'll make them regret it. But I agree—we need more than brute force. Something smarter, something they won't see coming."
