Chapter 222: Caspian's Rampage

IMPERIAL BLACK SITE – LEVEL 8

04:29 A.M.

Two ISSD operators stood guard at a reinforced checkpoint, their carbines slung across their chests. The hallway was quiet, save for the hum of overhead LED strips and the faint beeping of biometric scanners.

"One month down here, man…" one muttered, shifting his stance. "Command better rotate us out soon. I swear, I'm starting to dream about getting a girlfriend."

His partner smirked. "I'm just wondering which girl would actually want you."

"Huh? Please. I don't look that ugly."

The Red Alarm blared.

Both men snapped to attention.

A harsh, AI-generated voice filled the air:

⚠ SECURITY BREACH DETECTED – LEVEL 10 – ALL UNITS TO COMBAT STATIONS. ⚠

The first soldier stiffened, his grip tightening on his weapon. "No. No fucking way."

His partner was already keying his radio. "Control, confirm last transmission. What's breaching Level 10?!"

Static.