Dishonored To Dominance: Marcus Rise

THE CODE

The team's heart pounded as they stared at the message on Marcus's device. The air was thick with tension and uncertainty. Evelyn's voice crackled through the small speaker of Marcus's phone, her face illuminated by the glow of the screen.

“Marcus,” Evelyn’s voice was calm but urgent, “I’ve discovered something critical. The system that granted you the $1 billion contains a hidden override code. It can disarm the bioweapons and deactivate the virus.”

Marcus’s eyes widened. “That’s incredible, Evelyn! But what’s the catch?”

Evelyn hesitated, the weight of the revelation heavy in her tone. “Using the code requires a direct interface with the system. It’s a complex process that will overload your body. It’s almost certain it will kill you.”

The room fell silent as the gravity of Evelyn’s words sank in. Marcus’s mind raced. “So, if I use this code, I can save millions of lives, but I’d be sacrificing myself in the process.”

Thomas’s face was a mixture of disbelief and concern. “Marcus, th