Chapter 25: The Calm Before the Storm.

The first light of dawn seeped through the cracks in the old mechanical house, casting a dim glow on the array of mechanical parts and weapon prototypes scattered around Drake's workspace. The air was thick with the scent of oil and metal, a now familiar aroma that Drake had recently found to be oddly comforting. He had spent all of the night refining and crafting new weapons without any hint of exhaustion, determined to ensure the team's success in their next mission.

Drake wiped the sweat from his brow and surveyed his work. Laid out before him were various new weapons: plasma rifles, EMP grenades, and energy blades. Each one had been meticulously crafted, incorporating the latest advancements in hybrid combat technology.

«Ding!

[Alpha Link System Notification]

[ -Weapon Creation Complete]

[- Plasma Rifles:]

[- Damage: +30]

[- Range:+25

[- EMP Grenades]

[- Effect: Disables electronic components within a 20-meter radius

- Duration: 5 minutes

- Energy Blades:

- Damag