A Second Chance by the System

Chapter 78: A Line in the Sand

The bunker descended into chaos as the System operatives stormed in, their movements precise and relentless. The first wave clashed with Ethan and his team like a tsunami smashing into a fragile shore. Dust and smoke swirled in the dim light, turning the confined space into a hellish battleground.

“Take cover!” Ethan shouted his voice cutting through the cacophony.

Jared dove behind an overturned metal table, his rifle barking as he laid down suppressing fire. Lila ducked next to him, firing calculated shots that dropped two operatives. Mara and Felix took positions near the bunker’s central console, their weapons blazing.

The System’s agents moved in synchronized waves, their dark armor gleaming under the flickering lights. They were heavily armed and well-trained, but Ethan’s group had the desperate advantage of knowing they had no choice but to survive.

Ethan charged toward the nearest operative, his knife flashing. He moved like a shadow, dodging a hail of bullets and slamming int