The mountains looked peaceful from a distance, it was tall, snow-covered, and quiet. The Swiss Alps always had a kind of beauty that took your breath away. But beneath those white peaks, hidden deep in a remote valley, was something far from peaceful.

The Obsidian Nexus.

To the outside world, it looked like a modern, clean, even eco-friendly high-tech research center. But they all knew the truth. Buried under that polished surface was a dark heart of control and power.

Jason, Leah, Fuse, and Ghost and the rest of the field team stood on a rocky ridge high above the valley, the cold wind biting through their clothes. Snow crunched...