Executioner's League-Chapter 28: The Plan Begins Now!

As the Cyber Reign Shadow glided through the neon-lit streets of Neo-Shinkoku,

the towering skyscrapers of Zeirath Prime District shimmered with holographic billboards

and glowing signs. The city pulsed with life—hover vehicles zipped through the

air, and the streets buzzed with citizens moving through a world that

seamlessly blended high-tech luxury with a gritty underground. The team's

destination was clear: Elysium Veil Resort, the most exclusive

and technologically advanced haven in the entire district.

A few minutes later,

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the Cyber Reign Shadow pulled up to the grand entrance of Elysium Veil. The

building itself was a marvel—its exterior made of crystalline panels reflecting

the city's lights, while an intricate security system scanned and verified all

who entered. Standing at the entrance, waiting casually with his arms crossed,

was Blaze Cystin Krynn. He gave them his signature smirk as

they stepped out of the vehicle.

"Finally," Blaze

said, stretching his arms. "Took you guys long enough."

Kyrin raised an

eyebrow. "You had seven hours to gather intel, so I hope you have something

worth our time."

Blaze chuckled.

"Oh, I've got something for ya. You're gonna wanna see this."

With that, he led

them through the lavish halls of Elysium Veil, past biometric security

checkpoints and into a private projector room deep within the resort. The team

settled in as Blaze dimmed the lights and activated the holo-projector,

bringing up a detailed map of Neo-Shinkoku, specifically

tracing a path from Downtown Shinkoku to a location marked deep within the Shinkoku

Caverns.

Blaze's tone

turned serious. "After he fled from us, Vytek Zeyer made his way straight to Neo-Shinkoku

and took shelter in a rundown motel for

the night. At first, I thought he was just laying low, but after some digging,

I found something disturbing."

Kyrin narrowed his

eyes. "What did you find?"

Blaze zoomed in on

the cavern region and overlaid energy readings. "I investigated reports from

people living near Shinkoku Caverns, and they've been

experiencing strange anomalies. They claim to have heard

powerful energy bursts, felt heavy and dark energy impulses,

and—get this—frequent power shortages."

Rin frowned.

"Sounds like classic Dark Ripple Energy signatures."

Blaze shook his

head. "Not quite. That's where it gets interesting." He adjusted the

projection, displaying a spectral analysis of the energy signatures. "I ran scans

on the residual energy in the area. While it shares characteristics with Dark

Ripple Energy, 43% of its properties are derived from

Neo-Shinkoku Flux Energy."

Kyra's eyes

widened. "Wait... They're fusing Dark Ripple Energy with Neo-Shinkoku Flux

Energy?"

Blaze nodded.

"Exactly. That's why the energy pattern doesn't match pure Dark Ripple Energy.

If they've figured out a way to successfully merge these two forces, they're

essentially creating an entirely new power source—something

stronger, more volatile, and possibly... something we can't

counter."

A heavy silence

filled the room.

Senjuro leaned

forward. "If they're experimenting with this energy, they must have a reason.

They're not just creating it for fun. What's their endgame?"

Blaze exhaled,

rubbing the back of his neck. "I've been trying to figure that out, but so far,

all I know is that Vytek was headed straight for those caverns.

Whatever's going on there is big."

Kyrin's voice was

sharp. "We need to move. If they're weaponizing this new energy, we can't

afford to sit back and let them complete their work."

Zyren crossed his

arms. "Agreed. But we need a plan. Rushing in blind will get us all killed."

The room fell into deep discussion, strategies being thrown

back and forth. Every possibility was weighed, every risk calculated. The team

knew one thing for certain—whatever was happening in Shinkoku

Caverns could change the

battlefield forever. And they had to stop it before it was too late.

The air

inside the Elysium Veil's projector

room grew tense. The team knew time was slipping away. Kyrin turned sharply to Rin;

his voice low but commanding.

"Rin, check his location. Now."

Rin's fingers flew

across the Neon Mirage Tactical PC, the holographic

interface casting a faint blue glow on his face. Seconds felt like hours as the

system processed.

"C'mon, c'mon..." Rin muttered, his eyes locked on the screen. Then, suddenly

—

"Yes! I've got him!" he shouted. "He's headed straight for the Shinkoku

Caverns!"

Kyrin didn't waste a

second. "Everyone, move!"

The team sprinted to

the parking bay, where a sleek, black Onyx Reaver X12 waited — a Neo-Shinkoku

assassin's car, built for speed and stealth. The engine roared to

life, and in seconds they were cutting through the neon-drenched city, weaving

through traffic at breakneck speed.

As the city lights

faded into the distance, replaced by the jagged landscape leading to the

caverns, the tension in the car grew thicker.

"What if we're too late?" Kyra's voice broke the silence.

"We won't be," Kyrin said firmly, eyes locked ahead. "We

can't be."

Half an hour

later, deep within the rocky expanse of Shinkoku Caverns, Vytek

Zeyer stumbled through

the darkness. His breath was ragged, his wounds still fresh from their last

encounter — but fear drove him forward. The entrance to a hidden Z

Organisation base loomed

ahead, concealed within the stone.

The massive gates

slid open, and Vytek rushed inside, his voice echoing through the steel

corridors.

"LORD Z!" he screamed,

desperation thick in his tone. "We're compromised! The assassins—"

His words cut off

with a sudden, deafening CRACK.

The shot echoed

through the chamber as Vytek staggered backward, eyes wide in shock. A single

bullet — dark, pulsating with Dark Ripple Energy — had buried itself in his chest.

Blood bloomed across his shirt as he collapsed to the cold, metallic floor.

The figure that

emerged from the shadows was imposing — tall, cloaked in black, with an aura of

cold menace. Lord Z stepped forward slowly, his eyes glinting with

disappointment. He crouched next to Vytek's trembling form, his voice smooth

and venomous.

"Oh my, Vytek... I had such high expectations for you." His gloved hand brushed the dying man's face almost

mockingly. "But you've done nothing but disappoint me."

Vytek choked on

his breath, trying to speak, but Lord Z continued.

"Imagine... running for your life from a bunch of children — fourteen-year-old assassins." His words dripped with disdain. "How

pathetic."

But then,

something caught his eye — a faint, blinking light. Lord Z's expression

darkened as he reached down, pulling a small, barely visible tracker from Vytek's body.

The realization

hit him like a thunderclap.

"No..." Lord Z

whispered, his calm demeanor cracking. He stood abruptly, the tiny device

pinched between his fingers. "This fool led them right to us."

At that exact

moment, a guard burst into the chamber, his face

pale with panic.

"My Lord! The assassins' escort — they're advancing on the

base!"

Lord Z's eyes

narrowed, his mind calculating their next move.

"Sound the alarms," he commanded coldly. "Mobilize every soldier. Protect the base at all costs."

The guard snapped

to attention and ran to carry out the orders. The base erupted into chaos —

klaxons blared, red warning lights flashed, and soldiers poured into defensive

positions.

But even as the

base prepared for battle, Lord Z turned to his left-hand

man, his voice dropping into an icy whisper.

"We're leaving. Now."

As the fortress prepared for war, the true masterminds

behind the Z Organisation began their escape. And outside, racing toward the

caverns like a storm, the assassins closed in — ready for the fight of their

lives.