Neon City

The city's neon lights flickered, casting long shadows across the desolate alleyways of New Eden. It was a world where magic and technology intertwined, creating a landscape filled with wonders and dangers alike. Hazeed, a well-known mercenary in the urban underbelly, navigated these streets with a sense of purpose, his steps silent yet swift.

His mission tonight was supposed to be straightforward: infiltrate the abandoned sector controlled by the notorious Omega Syndicate and retrieve a data crystal containing sensitive information. However, the air reeked of a setup, the too-quiet streets whispering warnings he chose to ignore.

As he neared the target location, a sudden, piercing headache overwhelmed him. Hazeed stumbled, clutching his head, as an unseen force assaulted his mind. The pain was excruciating, as if his very thoughts were being torn apart. It was the Omega's doing; he was sure of it. They had somehow hacked the neural chip embedded in his brain, a chip that not only e