The final days before the operation to take down Vincent were filled with a restless energy. The team worked tirelessly, reviewing their strategy, checking their gear, and reinforcing their plans. Every member knew the stakes: this was the culmination of everything they had fought for, and the battle they had trained for.

Lysander sat at the makeshift command center in the safe house, the glow of the map spread out in front of him. He was surrounded by intelligence reports, notes, and ...