Mira’s heart raced as she faced Dr. Kintz, his presence a reminder of everything they had fought against. “You’re too late, Mira,” he said, his voice cold and mocking. “You’ve only delayed the inevitable. Project Hydra is already in motion, and soon, the world will bow before us.”
Mira stood her ground, determination blazing in her eyes. “You’re wrong, Elias. People are stronger than you think. We’ve united against your tyranny, and we will stop you.”
Kintz’s expression darkened, and he raised his weapon, aiming directly at her. “You don’t understand the power we wield. The Collective will reshape the world, and you will be nothing but a footnote in history.”
Lila stepped forward, her device in hand. “You underestimate our resolve. We’ve gathered enough evidence to expose your plans to the world. It’s only a matter of time before the truth prevails.”
Just then, an explosion rocked the ground, causing Kintz to stumble back. Mira seized the moment and charged forward, tackling him to the ground. “We can’t let him escape!” she shouted to Lila and Victor.
The two quickly joined the fray, struggling to subdue Kintz. He fought back fiercely, but they managed to pin him down, securing his hands behind his back. “This ends now, Kintz,” Mira said, her voice steady but filled with emotion. “You’ve lost control of this situation.”
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As they stood over Kintz, the helicopter from earlier landed nearby, and Victor gestured for the pilot to assist. “We need to get this evidence out and warn the authorities about Project Hydra,” he said urgently.
Lila worked to upload the data they had gathered while Mira kept an eye on Kintz, who glared up at them with hatred. “You think you’ve won?” he spat.
“This is only the beginning. The Collective will rise again, and when it does, you’ll be the first to fall.”
“Not if we have anything to say about it,” Mira retorted. She felt a surge of hope as the pilot stepped out, ready to help them secure Kintz and transport him back for trial.
Suddenly, the ground trembled beneath them once more, but this time it was different. A series of explosions echoed from the facility, causing the air to fill with smoke and debris. “We need to go!” Lila shouted, her voice urgent.
As they began to back away, Kintz suddenly broke free from Victor’s hold, shoving him away with surprising strength. “You think you can imprison me? I am the storm!” he screamed, lunging toward the helicopter.
Mira reacted instinctively, grabbing Kintz’s arm and twisting it behind his back once more. “You’re not going anywhere!” she shouted, but just as she secured him, a massive explosion erupted behind them, sending shockwaves through the air.
As they stumbled back from the blast, Mira felt the ground shake violently beneath her. “The facility is collapsing!” Victor yelled. “We have to get out of here—now!”