"They talk about 'Phase Two,'" Zara replied, her voice colder now, the professional mask firmly in place. "And 'Subject Zero’s integration.' They seem obsessed with your 'genetic potential.' And something… something about an 'ancient power source' deep below the rig. They’re very excited about it. They think they’ve found a way to weaponize it."
Ancient power source. The Leviathan. It all connected. The blue light, the hum, his tattoo. He was the key, the interface, the one who could unlock its full power. And they intended to use him for it.
"Zara," Arkan’s voice was firm, a silent command. "Keep digging. Be careful. Can you establish a drop point? A secure data relay?"
"I’ll find a way," Zara promised, her eyes burning with renewed determination. "I always do. And Arkan… find Maya. Fi
