2025-01-30 11:30:13Prologue to Chaos
The air above the ruins of Lucknow was charged with a tempest of tension. Dark storm clouds loomed, and the Vanguard’s stronghold crackled with ominous energy, a fitting metaphor for the final clash to come. Kartik Malhotra stood on the crumbling rooftop of an abandoned skyscraper, gazing down at the enemy’s fortress. Behind him, his comrades waited, their faces a mosaic of grim determination and quiet resolve. The Alliance’s grand plan to take down the Vanguard had come to this decisive moment.Priya’s voice came through Kartik’s earpiece, steady despite the stakes. “The weather might work in our favor. The storm’s going to scramble their advanced drones. Are you ready, Kartik?”He didn’t look back but nodded. “We’re as ready as we’ll ever be.”“Good,” she said. “We’re counting on you.”As Priya signed off, Kartik turned to the team. Zara adjusted her gloves, Ravi triple-checked his weaponry, and the rest of the team ga
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Chapter 49: The Storm Breaks
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Chapter 48: The Last Bastion
Prologue to the EndgameThe aftermath of the prior assault left the world teetering on the edge of change. Kartik stood atop the crumbled remains of the Vanguard's latest fortress, gazing into the distance where their ultimate target lay—an unbreachable citadel known only as The Bastion. Hidden deep within the dense jungles beyond Lucknow, The Bastion was both a physical and symbolic cornerstone of the Vanguard’s reign.The Alliance’s morale had swelled following their recent victories, but this final challenge loomed like a storm cloud. The Bastion housed the Vanguard’s elite forces, advanced AI systems, and the mysterious energy core that powered their technology. To Kartik and his comrades, it was not just a target—it was the heart of tyranny itself.In the command room at the Haven, Priya presented the latest intel."This is where it all ends," she said, pointing to a holographic map displaying The Bastion's intricate defenses. "If we succeed,
Chapter 47: The Final Assault
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