Dishonored To Dominance: Marcus Rise

THE OVERRIDE

Marcus’s hands hovered over the keyboard. Every keystroke felt heavier than the last as the terminal screen glowed in front of him. The override sequence was there, ready to be executed. His heart pounded as he prepared himself for what was to come. The room was quiet, too quiet, except for the soft hum of the machines around him.

Evelyn’s voice crackled through his earpiece, steady but filled with urgency. “Marcus, you know what this means, right? Once you hit that final key… there’s no going back.”

Marcus nodded, even though she couldn’t see him. “I know, Evelyn. It’s the only way. We have to stop Kane, and this is the only option we have left.”

Thomas, standing just behind Marcus, stepped closer, his face a mix of desperation and anger. “There’s gotta be another way! We can’t lose you, man. You’re the only one holding this team together. If you go down…”

Marcus didn’t turn around. He kept his eyes locked on the screen. “If I don’t do this, millions will die, Thomas. That’s what’s a