A NEW BURDEN

Location: Rocky Outcrop, Northern Mountains

Marcus moved swiftly through the mountainous terrain, the dense forest giving way to jagged rocks and steep cliffs. His senses were heightened, his movements almost instinctual as he navigated the rugged landscape. The system within him felt like a roaring engine, propelling him forward with every step.

He reached a hidden cave, the entrance partially obscured by a tangle of vines and rocks. As he stepped inside, he was greeted by a dim light emanating from a portable lantern. An elderly man, rugged and with a deep scar running across his face, looked up from a makeshift desk cluttered with maps and technical equipment.

Elderly Man: "You're Marcus Reed."

Marcus (nodding): "Yes. You must be the contact."

Elderly Man (grinning): "Name’s Viktor. I’ve been expecting you. Evelyn sent word you'd be coming."

Marcus (looking around): "She’s alive, then?"

Viktor (with a hint of concern): "For now. But she’s playing a dangerous game. We need to get y
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