Chapter 46: Where is your loyalty?

Lieutenant Marcus stepped out of the transport vehicle, his boots crunching on the gravel as he made his way back to the base. The journey from the Night Owl had been long and silent, giving him quite the time to ponder on the disturbing revelations and daunting tasks ahead. His thoughts were a chaotic whirl of scenarios, possibilities, and unanswered questions.

The base's stark, utilitarian buildings loomed ahead, a stark contrast to the Night Owl's clandestine and ominous atmosphere. As Marcus walked through the gates, the familiar sights and sounds of the base brought a fleeting sense of normalcy, quickly overshadowed by the gravity of his mission.

His first stop was his quarters. Marcus needed a moment to gather himself, to process the General's orders and the implications of Alyssa's disappearance. He sat on the edge of his bed, running a hand through his hair, replaying the conversation in his mind.

The General's words echoed ominously: "Find Alyssa. Root out any traitors. And b
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