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Chapter one hundred and forty one
Author: Danny Ink
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Jake leaned forward, his eyes scanning the map spread before them. The mission had been successful, but the enemy had regrouped faster than they had anticipated. Every move they made seemed to trigger a counterattack from the loyalists, and now the mercenaries were scattered across the city, fighting to maintain their foothold.

Reeva was the first to speak, breaking the silence. “We’ve done enough damage. But we’re not hitting them hard enough. They’ve got new recruits, new weapons, and they’re starting to organize. If we don’t stop them now, they’ll outlast us.”

Jake nodded, his fingers tapping against the table as he thought. The battle for the city was no longer just about breaking the Council’s power. It was about stopping the rising tide of resistance, the faction of mercenaries that had found a new strength in their desperation. If they didn’t cut off the head of the snake soon, the whole city would fall into chaos.

“I agree,” Jake said, his voice low and steady. “But we need to
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