Leo and his team returned to the northern outpost, where Captain Marcus greeted them with a grim expression. "We've stabilized the energy surges, but there's more trouble brewing," he said, leading them into the command center. "Our scouts have uncovered evidence of a shadowy organization working behind the scenes, manipulating the portals."
Owen frowned, his fingers tapping rapidly on his tablet. "A shadowy organization? What do they want?"
"Control," Marcus replied. "They've been collecting ancient artifacts and experimenting with the energy from the portals. They're not just trying to destabilize them—they're using them to gain power."
Sofia's eyes narrowed. "So they're responsible for the chaos we've been dealing with?"
"Most likely," Marcus said. "But we don't know who they are or where they're based. All we know is that they're dangerous, and they're targeting anyone who gets in their way."
