While James and the other core members were busy in Zonal Area 1, the Cortex was seeing one of its most challenging times yet.
"How is it that we control all forces except Atratian Marshalls?" Roselle massaged her temples in anger.
"Because the Marshals only get involved when the government is compromised and despite their great authority, they don't have enough clearance to learn about our existence" another female agent expended.
"And the DVI does? Who made this arrangement?" Rochelle raised her voice causing the agents around her to shrink back.
"When Director James handle these things it just seems like he is lazing around and now, we not only got close to exposing ourselves, we lost a lot of credit before the Council too" Roselle calmed down.
"We need to fix this before the Dire
