Chapter 76

• The Base Hospital bustled with activity as Team Beta gathered for their final briefing before embarking on their first mission. The recruits-turned-operatives stood in a circle, their faces a mix of excitement and nerves. The Nexus threads projected above the war room shimmered faintly, signaling the urgency of their task.
• Kael stood before them, his shield resting by his side. “Team Beta, today you take your first step into the field. You’ve trained hard, proven yourselves at the Academy, and now it’s time to put that training to the test.”
• He turned to the mission console, which displayed a dimensional map. A small section pulsed red, indicating instability. The system chimed: