Chapter 76 Echoes from the Past

Five years had passed since the dismantling of the Legacy Project. Sussex City thrived under the gentle hum of regulated Aethel energy. Cyrus, no longer haunted by the city's past, had become a beacon of responsible Aethel development, his reputation spreading far beyond the city walls. One crisp morning, a delegation from the neighboring city of Volta arrived, their faces etched with worry. Leading the delegation was a young woman, her fiery red hair and determined expression a stark contrast to the somber mood of the group. "Cyrus Vance," she announced, her voice firm, "we need your help." Cyrus recognized her instantly. It was Anya's daughter, Anya Jr., a brilliant engineer who had followed in her mother's footsteps. "What's wrong?" he asked, a knot of unease forming in his stomach. Anya Jr. explained their predicament. Volta, a city built on the foundation of an ancient Aethel civilization, was experiencing a series of energy fluctuations. These fluctuations, unpredictable