Chapter 136: Into the Lion's Den

The air crackled with nervous energy as Amelia, Nadia, and Xylo stood cloaked in the shadows of a deserted alleyway. The Voryn night sky, ablaze with vibrant constellations far different from Earth's, cast an eerie glow on the scene. "This is it," Xylo whispered, his voice tight with tension. "The entrance is through that unmarked door at the end of the alley. It will lead you to a service passage behind their main meeting hall." Amelia tightened her grip on the modified Voryn comm unit Xylo had provided. It was a gamble, using stolen technology to infiltrate an enemy stronghold. If caught, there was no telling what awaited them. "We can't stay long," Nadia chimed in, her voice a low murmur. "I've managed to reroute the security feed for a limited window, but they'll discover the breach eventually." Amelia nodded, her gaze flickering to Xylo. "Thank you," she said, her voice sincere. "For your help, and for taking a stand." Xylo met her gaze, a flicker of something a