The hideout buzzed with anticipation as the first wave of new recruits arrived. Ada Sobowale, standing beside Captain Segun Ironsi, observed the eager faces before her, a mix of hope and determination etched into their features. The rebellion was no longer a fringe movement; it was expanding, and with each new member, the stakes grew higher. But as Ada scanned the room, a flicker of doubt crept into her thoughts. Could she truly lead these people to victory? The weight of responsibility settled on her shoulders like a physical burden, one she had carried since the moment she chose to stand against the Eternal Council.