Author's Note: Unedited Chapter
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Within the void of his consciousness, Gustav's thoughts raced. He had absorbed everything the scientists had said, their sinister plans unfolding like a twisted opera around him.
He knew he needed to act, but his current state left him with few options. At the far end of the dark void, a golden glow pulsed gently.
"Preparations will be complete soon," Gustav's consciousness voiced within the void.
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Meanwhile, within the Alliance's headquarters, a storm was brewing. In a grand chamber filled with towering holographic screens and advanced communication devices, several Alliance leaders gathered.
Their faces were tense and their voices echoed with urgency and concern.
"We need to address the Gustav trial situation," said Zyra, a tall, statuesque figure with skin that shimmered like mercury and eyes that glowed an unsettling shade of green.