Azrael stood before the assembled team, his sharp hazel eyes sweeping over the participants of the operation. The flickering torchlight of the underground chamber cast long shadows across their determined faces. Three captains—Petra, Iliac, and Vine—formed the backbone of the mission, with Scarlett's addition making them a formidable force. Each captain had handpicked ten of their elite squad members, bringing the total to forty-five—a lean, lethal unit ready to strike.