The Crimson Nexus

stled in the heart of District 2, the sleek black building stood in stark contrast to the crumbling infrastructure of the lo

d swapped her casual demeanor for a professional

te questions, and see what

questions? That's not r

to be," Kael shot back, walking

f polished steel were adorned with minimalistic art, while a holographic recep

nologies. Please state t

omeone about Aric Solen," K

contorting briefly before responding. "On

Nyssa, who stood with her arm

and thin, with slicked-back hair and a sharp suit that screamed corporate elite.

a hand. "I'm Rael Vex, CEO of Eon Vex Technologies. W

of Rael's grip. "I'm investigating the murder of Aric Solen.

haps. "Councilor Solen was indeed a client. He approached us regarding a private security matter

lor ends up dead with a Nexus Shard in his chest, and

Eon Vex had nothing to do with his death. Our deal

ed on Rael. "Then you won't mind sh

on of a second. "I'm afraid that won't be possible. All

room ratchet up a notch. Ra

I have to get a warrant and tear this place apart, I will. So

ly, but before he could respond, an

an automated voice announced. "S

cuse me," he said curtly, turning a

ssa exchang

sting," Nyssa said, already m

to override the elevator's controls. The

idence?" Kael asked as the

lied. "Someone else is af

ened to reveal a dimly lit corridor lined with reinforced doors

er drawn and Nyssa clutching a small

Kael asked, nodd

"If we run into anything magical,

doors had been forced open. Sparks flew from the dama

y back as he stepped into the

ls of liquid. In the center of the room stood two figures-one was a man in tactical gear, holding a Nexus

figure said, their voice the same distort

l commanded, aiming h

know what you're dealing with? The Crim

inch. "Last ch

d to the ground. The room erupted in a blinding flash of crimso

ures were gone, and Nyssa was kneeli

she asked, he

up. "I'll live. What t

helping him to his feet. "Whatever they'

the answers yet, but one thing was clear-the Crimson Nexus was real, and

el said, his voice gr

hat the shadows of Erythra Prime were closing in around