The hovercraft hummed as it sped toward their next safehouse, the air inside thick with tension. Hazeed leaned back in his seat, staring out the small window as the city lights blurred into streaks of orange and white. His team sat in silence, each of them processing the harrowing escape. But Hazeed knew there would be no time for rest.Mazda broke the silence first, her voice tight with frustration. "The explosives bought us time, but Omega's not stupid. They’ll figure out where we’re headed soon. We need to stay ahead of them, Hazeed.""I know," Hazeed said, his tone clipped. His mind was already working through their options. "Max, status on our supply caches?"Max looked up from his tablet, his brow furrowed. "Two are still secure, but the third—near the eastern docks—was compromised last night. Omega’s got eyes on it now.""Damn it," Hazeed muttered. They were losing ground faster than he anticipated. Every victory seemed to come with a new setback. "We can’t risk staying in one

The night descended quickly, the shadows of the city stretching long over the broken streets. The team gathered in the dimly lit safehouse, fully geared and silent, each member aware of the dangers they would face. The tension in the air was thick, yet there was also a sense of resolve, a shared understanding that this mission would change everything.Max stepped forward, checking the last of the equipment, while Mazda ran through the final details of their tech setup. Raze was already in his element, his eyes scanning the map one last time, preparing for the chaos that would unfold once they breached the Citadel.Hazeed stood at the center, his gaze steady, his thoughts calculating. It was do or die, but failure wasn’t an option. Not tonight.“We stick to the plan,” Hazeed said, his voice firm. “No one deviates. We get in, disable the AI, hit the core, and get out. Fast and clean.”Raze gave him a brief nod. "This isn't going to be clean, Hazeed. You’re talking about an enemy that ha