Tobi's squad stood at the edge of the encampment, their faces grim and bodies tense. The cold wind whipped through the trees, adding to the palpable sense of unease
The team returned to the encampment to report about the doorway they found, the first rays of morning sunlight painted the broken surface in hues of gold and ash.
Commander Matilda was already issuing orders to the teams, her voice sharp against the cool air.
"We need a better understanding of these creatures' origins and behaviors,"
Matilda began, gesturing to a map pinned against a crumbling wall.
"Reports indicate there's a ruin beneath. The doorway you found may lead to it; It matches descriptions from pre-war archives—an old research facility. Your mission is to scout the location, gather intelligence, and, if possible, secure any salvageable resources."
Tobi shifted uncomfortably. A research facility? That sounded like a hotspot for danger.
