As Prince Marcus, Sergeant John, Janet, and Tim struggled to regain their senses and catch their breath, they suddenly found themselves surrounded by a group of heavily armed soldiers. The soldiers wore the insignia of Beta Pablo's elite team, unmistakable in its black and red colors.

Prince Marcus tried to stand up, but a sharp pain shot through his body, forcing him to slump back to the ground. Sergeant John and the others fared no better, their bodies too weak and exhausted to put up any resistance.

Beta Pablo, a towering figure with a stern expression, stepped forward and surveyed the group with a look of contempt. "You thought you...