It was a bittersweet victory. The crew had dealt the Syndicate a serious blow, but at a steep price. Eidolon's escape was a psychological as well as a physical setback. With his acts carefully planned to leave them with more questions than answers, the Architect had shown that he was always one step ahead.
Kael and the group had to confront the grim truth of their objective as the dust fell in the destroyed fortress. Their adversary was still out there, watching, waiting, and probably planning his next move even though they had taken away some of the Syndicate's strength.
Restoring Confidence
Recuperation and reevaluation took up the next few days. Anya put in a lot of effort to recover as much as she could from the corrupted data files. Every piece that was found revealed more about the Syndicate's influence and sneaky hold on world power systems.
During a strategy session, Anya clarified, "This isn't just about controlling governments or corporations." They are influencing social mo
