Chapter 78 – Echoes of a Fallen King
The jungle floor was silent, save for the crunch of twigs beneath Liana’s boots. Dawn spilled faint gold through the canopy, casting speckled light across her path as she led the group forward, weapon in hand, eyes sharp. Behind her, Agent Mikel and Keon kept pace, flanking her like twin shadows.
They were deep in the sss base now—what was once the Phoenix’s most secure compound, and the last known stronghold of Commander Talon. The once-formidable base was nothing but ruin and memory. Vines had begun reclaiming the metallic walls, and the stench of scorched earth lingered in the air. But there were still whispers—rumors of Talon’s last operation buried deep beneath the facility.
"We're close," Keon said quietly, checking the scanner in his glove. "T
