The silence inside the underground archive became unbearable.
No one moved.
No one even seemed to breathe.
The projector screen faded to black, but Richard's final words continued to echo through the room.
"The greatest secret of Project Phoenix... was him."
Lucas.
Every pair of eyes slowly turned toward him.
The unopened file remained in his trembling hands.
For the first time since this journey had begun, Lucas looked genuinely frightened.
Not because someone was threatening him.
Because he suddenly realized the biggest mystery might not be hidden inside a forgotten building.
It might be hidden inside himself.
Lily took a cautious step toward him.
"Lucas..."
Her voice was soft.
"You don't have to open it if you're not ready."
He stared at the faded seal.
"I've spent my e
