Chapter 66: Chapter 66: The Awakening 

The days that followed were a whirlwind of activity. The Alliance headquarters buzzed with the urgency of a world on the brink, its halls filled with operatives preparing for what could be the most dangerous mission of their careers. The specter of Black Phoenix loomed large over everyone, a shadow that grew darker with each passing hour.

Sophia was at the center of it all, coordinating efforts across multiple fronts. Every piece of intel, every scrap of information was analyzed, cross-referenced, and acted upon. The clock was ticking, and they all knew it. Black Phoenix wasn't just a threat—it was a countdown to catastrophe.

Ethan had made significant progress in decrypting the data they had retrieved from The Broker's facility. Each decrypted file revealed more about the syndicate's operations, but it was the messages pertaining to Black Phoenix that drew the most attention.