Chapter 109: Chapter 109: The Shadow of the Dark Assembly 

The drive back to Zurich was quiet, the weight of the coming confrontation heavy in the air. The sun was beginning to set, casting long shadows across the landscape as they descended from the mountains. Ethan's mind was racing, running through the details of the mission, the risks, and the unknowns. Beside him, Zoe was engrossed in her tablet, pulling up intel on the sites they would need to hit.

"Zurich will be our staging ground," she murmured, half to herself. "From here, we can strike at the key ritual sites. But we'll need to move quickly. If we delay, the Assembly will be too far along to stop."

Ethan nodded, keeping his eyes on the road. "We'll have to coordinate with Division 13's teams. Make sure everyone is on the same page."

Zoe looked up, a flicker of concern in her eyes. "You think they'll play nice?"