I returned to Zurich, leading from the Syndicate operations room, which now felt very small. The financial defeat against the North Faction had forced us to retreat, but we managed to survive total collapse.
"The losses are extensive, Cassian," Breyer said over the comms channel. "The Syndicate is badly wounded. The North Faction will try to seize whatever assets are left."
"Let them catch their breath for a moment," I replied, my eyes fixed on the map showing Valerian. "We need to focus on the hidden domestic threat."
That's when Agent D contacted me from Valerian, his voice extremely tense. "Cassian! We managed to kill the Coven leader in New York, just as you ordered. But as we secured the area, Elara showed up. She led one final, failed attack against my team before escaping with so
