2025-02-22 11:30:18The Alliance headquarters in Lucknow was filled with a tense atmosphere. Kartik Malhotra, standing at the center of a semicircular command table, faced the reality of division within his forces. The revelation of Nyx’s ultimate goal—breaking the Veil—had stirred a dangerous mix of fear, doubt, and intrigue among his allies.
Kapoor, one of the senior members of the council, stood defiantly, addressing the room. “Nyx isn’t wrong about humanity’s stagnation. We’ve been fighting for survival for decades. What if this is our chance to truly evolve?” Ravi’s voice cut through the room like a blade. “At what cost? Wiping out the world as we know it? Turning humans into experiments?” “This isn’t about evolution,” Priya interjected, her voice steady but sharp. “This is about control. Nyx wants to dictate the future for all of us, and if we let this division fester, we’ll be doing their job for them.” Kartik raised his hand, silencin
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