章節 38: Chapter 38: Echoes of the Past 

The command center was bustling with activity as Sophia and her team prepared to follow up on the crucial intel they'd obtained from Kormilovka. The data was a treasure trove, revealing not only the Shadow Collective's network of operations but also snippets of their history. In particular, it uncovered a name: Lazarus, a figure who seemed to be orchestrating operations from the shadows.

Sophia sat at her desk, sifting through the documents they had retrieved. Her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts as she tried to piece together the story behind the Shadow Collective. It was clear that the organization had roots reaching deep into the past, but understanding how it all connected was another challenge.

"Ethan," Sophia called, motioning for him to join her. "I need your help with something."

Ethan, still recovering from their recent mission, approached with a cup of coffee in hand. "What's up?"