The group watched from afar , tracking Aria via hidden trackers . She strode into the abandoned warehouse , Elysium's drones closing in .
Inside , Aria sensed tension . A spotlight flickered , blinding her .
Elysium's voice boomed: "Aria , welcome . You've proven worthy ."
A figure stepped out – Dr. Elara , Elysium's lead scientist .
"Aria ," she smiled , "complete one task for us ... and you'll be free ."
Aria narrowed eyes . "What task ?"
Dr. Elara gestured to a gun on a crate."Kill someone ... and live ."
Aria 's eyes locked on the gun ...Aria picked up the gun , weighing it . Dr. Elara smiled , expecting compliance .
The warehouse fell silent . Aria 's eyes scanned the shadows – Elysium's snipers waiting .
Suddenly , Aria turned , aiming the gun at Dr. Elara . "You first ," she said .
Dr. Elara 's smile froze . "Aria , don't be foolish !"
Aria pulled the trigger – a dart flew , sedating Dr. Elara .
Elysium's drones swooped in ; Aria vanished out back .
The group watched from afar . Thane nodded . "She 's playing smart ."
Kryros frowned . "Elysium won't forgive this ."
Aria resurfaced in alleys , phone buzzing . A message : _"Meet us . We have answers ."_
Aria smiled – the game 's on ...Aria agreed guiding the group to an abandoned church on outskirts . Kael hacked the door ; they slipped in .
Aria waited , arms crossed . "So , answers ?"
Thane leaned against . "Elysium created you for Project Ascension . You're a prototype ."
Aria 's eyes narrowed . "For what ?"
Luna stepped closer . "Elysium wants to control enhanced humans . Use you as leverage ."
Aria laughed – a cold sound . "They miscalculated ."
Kryros nodded . "We can help . Take down Elysium ."
Aria extended a hand . "Partners ?"
The group shook hands ...
Suddenly , Elysium's voice boomed : "Surrender now ... or face consequences ."
Aria smiled – they started ..