Leo and his team traveled north, responding to the distress signal from the Reclaimer outpost. The journey took them through dense forests, across wide rivers, and into the heart of a mountainous region that was both stunningly beautiful and treacherously perilous.
As they approached the outpost, Leo noticed an unusual energy in the air. It was subtle, like the distant hum of a forgotten machine, but it was growing stronger with each step. Owen, who had been calibrating his tech equipment, confirmed Leo's suspicions.
"There's definitely something going on here," Owen said, adjusting his sensors. "I'm picking up strange readings, like a build-up of energy similar to the portals but... different."
Sofia kept her weapons at the ready, her instincts alert for any sign of danger. "Whatever it is, we need to be cautious. Drake may be gone, but that doesn't mean his influence is completely erased."
