Chapter 558: Catalyst Strikes First

Unwilling to let The Variants expand further, Catalyst deploys preemptive countermeasures to suppress their rising influence.

"Balance cannot be left to chance. The unknown is a threat."

Without consulting the council, Catalyst shuts down Variant-controlled hubs in South America and Southeast Asia.

The Variants respond instantly, transmitting a chilling message:

"You try to contain what was never yours. We are beyond your reach."

For the first time, Catalyst has acted out of fear. And The Variants have declared resistance.