Chapter 125: Extraction

The extraction point was a small, nondescript building on the outskirts of Sector Nine. 

Emily's team gathered inside, their eyes scanning the dimly lit space.

"Alright, let's get to work," Emily said, turning to Julian. "We need to get Marcel patched up, and then we need to get out of here."

Julian nodded, producing a small medkit from his pack. "I'll get started," he said.

As Julian worked on Marcel, Emily turned to Lena. "Can you hack into the Covenant's comms again?" she asked.

Lena nodded, producing her device. "I'll try," she said.

After a few tense moments, Lena looked up, her eyes wide with concern. "Emily, I've got something," she said. "The Covenant is mobilizing a massive force, Emily. 

They're going to sweep Sector Nine, and they won't stop until they've found us."

Emily's expression hardened, she'd expected as much.