The puppeteers' motives were more sinister than they had initially realized. Their desire for control extended beyond mere power – they sought to reshape the world itself, to bend reality to their will. Maya's heart raced as she realized the magnitude of their threat.
As the hours turned into dawn, Maya's determination only grew stronger. She knew that time was of the essence, that Xavier's fate hung in the balance. With the enigma's warning as their guide, and the weight of their mission heavy on their shoulders, Maya and Gabriel were ready to confront the puppeteers and shatter their illusions once and for all.