The faint hum of the teleportation faded as Team Unknown materialized just beyond the perimeter of the abandoned factory. The air was heavy with the lingering stench of decay, and faint flickers of Void energy distorted the edges of their vision. The factory loomed before them, its rusted walls emanating a faint, ominous glow from within.

Exeo's voice cut through the tension via the Mind Link, commanding and precise.

Eagle, you're overwatch. Locate vantage points and provide intel. Frost, Aura, secure the north entrance. Terra, take the west. Lux, Umbra, and I will breach from the south.

Reyes responded immediately, his tone steady.

Copy that. Scaling now.

From their position, Reyes began climbing a weathered industrial tower, his movements swift and practiced. Within moments, he was perched high above the factory, his sniper rifle braced against his shoulder. His enhanced vision cut through the darkness, scanning for any movement.

Three constructs guarding the north entrance. Heavy Void-tainted energy near the west. Minimal patrols near the south, but the main resistance seems concentrated inside.

Exeo processed the information quickly.

Frost, Aura, take down the guards at the north quietly. Terra, be ready for a potential ambush near the west. Stay sharp.

Bo moved with calculated precision, the air around him growing noticeably colder. Frost crystals formed along the ground as he approached the three Void-tainted constructs, their grotesque forms glowing faintly with the energy pulsing through their veins. Riggs flanked him silently, the faint shimmer of wind energy radiating from his hands.

Bo's voice was low but firm.

On my mark.

One of the constructs shifted, its lumbering frame emitting a guttural growl. Bo's hand shot out, a sudden surge of frost encasing its legs, immobilizing it. Riggs immediately followed, his wind slicing through the air in a deadly arc, severing its head before it could react.

The remaining constructs turned toward them, their movements jerky and aggressive.

Bo summoned a jagged wall of ice, blocking their charge as Riggs maneuvered to their flanks. With precise strikes, wind-enhanced blades shredded through their cores, leaving nothing but the fading hum of Void energy in their wake.

Riggs grinned through the link.

North is clear. Moving to support.

Fon crouched low, his connection to the earth giving him a clear sense of the threats hidden beneath the surface. As he approached the entrance, the ground trembled faintly beneath his feet.

Fon's voice was steady, but tense.

I've got movement underground. At least two constructs. They're waiting for me to get closer.

Exeo's voice came through the link.

Flush them out. Don't let them dictate the fight.

Fon slammed his hands into the ground, sending a controlled shockwave rippling outward. The ground buckled and cracked as two Void-tainted constructs burst through the surface, their spindly limbs clawing at the air. Fon stepped back, his hands raising another wall of jagged earth to deflect their strikes.

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One construct leaped toward him, but Reyes's voice cut through the link.

On your left, Terra. I've got the shot.

A single shot rang out, the precision of Reyes's sniper rifle severing the Void-tainted construct's head in mid-air. The second construct hesitated, giving Fon the opening to send a sharpened spike of earth through its core.

Fon exhaled sharply.

West is clear. Heading toward the breach.

Exeo, Val, and Ember moved swiftly through the shadows, their cloaks blending into the darkness. The main entrance was eerily quiet, the massive steel doors slightly ajar as if inviting them in.

Val's voice was cold.

It's too quiet. They're expecting us.

Exeo nodded, his grip tightening on his weapon. The faint glow of purple fire coated its blade, a silent promise of destruction.

Umbra, take point. Lux, flank right. I'll cover the left. Keep it tight.

As they stepped inside, the oppressive weight of Void-tainted energy pressed against them like a suffocating shroud. The interior was a labyrinth of rusted machinery and narrow corridors, the air thick with the acrid smell of decayed metal.

Reyes's voice came through the link, calm but urgent.

Multiple constructs inbound. Five heading your way, standard Void-tainted. One larger entity near the main reactor.

Val didn't hesitate, his Void energy lashing out in a pulse that illuminated the dim corridor. The five smaller constructs surged forward, their shrieks echoing off the metal walls. Val's shadows coiled around two of them, crushing their cores in an instant.

Ember moved with deadly precision, his purple fire-coated weapon slicing through the remaining constructs with fluid, controlled strikes. The ethereal flames consumed their energy, leaving no trace of their existence.

Exeo advanced toward the larger construct, his movements deliberate and powerful.

The Void-tainted beast roared, its massive limbs swinging wildly as it charged. Exeo sidestepped the attack with practiced ease, his blade cutting deep into its side. The purple fire burned through its core, its roar fading into a guttural whimper as it collapsed.

Val's voice came through, calm but firm.

Main area clear. Proceeding to the reactor.

Back at the HQ, General Luis watched the live feeds intently, his sharp eyes following every movement. An analyst leaned toward him, pointing at a rapidly fluctuating energy reading.

"Sir, the reactor's Void-tainted energy levels are spiking. If they destabilize it…"

General Luis's tone was clipped. "They won't. Sol has it under control."

The reactor room was bathed in an eerie violet glow, the pulsating energy casting long, distorted shadows across the walls.

The team spread out, their movements synchronized as they prepared for the final engagement.

Reyes's voice broke through the link.

You've got incoming. Multiple signatures converging on your position.

Exeo's voice carried the weight of command.

Frost, Terra, block their approach. Aura, Umbra, Lux, focus on neutralizing the reactor. Eagle, keep us covered.

Bo and Fon moved in tandem, their abilities creating an unyielding barrier of ice and earth that slowed the advancing constructs. Riggs used the opening to send precise gusts of wind, slicing through their ranks with ruthless efficiency.

At the reactor, Val's Void energy coiled around the destabilizing core, suppressing its erratic surges. Ember's purple fire coated his blade as he worked methodically, severing the conduits feeding the reactor's energy.

Exeo stood at the forefront, his blade blazing with purple fire as he cut down any construct that approached. His voice was calm but urgent.

Almost there. Keep them off us.

Reyes's voice came through the link, sharp and precise.

Two more incoming from the east corridor. I'll take one. Riggs, the other is yours.

A single shot rang out, Reyes's bullet piercing the core of one construct. Riggs followed with a blast of wind that shredded the second.

Val's voice cut through the link.

Reactor neutralized. Let's move.

As the reactor's glow faded, the team regrouped, their movements swift and efficient. Exeo's voice carried through the link.

Mission complete. Eagle, confirm clear.

Reyes scanned the area one final time, his voice steady.

Clear. No hostiles remaining.

Exeo's tone was firm.

Umbra, extract us.

Val's Void energy enveloped the team, and with a flash, they vanished from the factory, leaving only silence and the remnants of the Void-tainted threat.