Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Beyond the Point of No Return

The sound of the helicopter blades slicing through the pre-dawn air was deafening, a constant reminder of the gravity of their mission. Sophia sat in silence, staring out into the darkness as the aircraft carried them toward the Nexus's new stronghold. The landscape below was a blur, shadows blending with the early morning mist.

The team was somber but focused, each member reviewing their role in the operation. They knew that this mission was the culmination of everything they had worked for, the opportunity to finally dismantle the Nexus and bring Artemis's successors to justice.

Ethan sat beside Sophia, adjusting his earpiece and checking his gear. "We've got one shot at this. If we succeed, we can cripple them for good."

Sophia nodded, her mind racing with the possibilities and dangers ahead. "We need to be prepared for anything. If their defenses are as formidable as the intel suggests, it's going to be a fight to the finish."