As allies arrived from near and far, the room was alive with a restless energy. Every face conveyed a unique tale of hardship, determination, and the hope that persisted in the face of adversity. The murmurs were silenced by Maria's imposing presence at the head of the table. Kofi worked beside her, going over maps and dossiers, his attention to detail making sure everything was in order. This was hardly a routine meeting; rather, it marked the start of the last conflict.
Maria said, "We can't wait any longer," in a determined tone. The Syndicate's hold over the weak is getting stronger. We run the risk of losing everything we've worked for if we wait.
Throughout the room, there were murmurs of agreement. Everyone there was scarred by the Syndicate, a clandestine organisation that thrived on instability and exploitation. Their reach looked endless, ranging from planning killings to uprooting entire towns. However, a coalition had now emerged, a unified front committed to destroying th
