Episode 19 – The Truth Delivered
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Rhea sat in the quiet garden on the top floor of a Lumora skyscraper. The city glittered beneath her, but her mind was storming.
She had just returned from meeting the mysterious man—her father's old friend. But before she could act on what she'd learned, she was summoned to a private location.
The message was simple:
> "The Lord of Lumora wishes to show you something."
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The Hidden Room
Deep within the heart of the central command tower, a secret chamber opened for Rhea alone. Inside, the room was silent—no guards, no machines. Only a massive holographic screen and a chair.
As she sat, the screen flickered to life. A voice echoed, calm and sharp.
> "Rhea Kellan. You deserve the truth. Not the lies your agency fed you."
It was Aarav's voice—but she still didn't know who he truly was.
The screen displayed a hidden video. Her father—chained, bruised—was speaking to a camera.
> "If you're watching this, it means someone still believes in justice. Virex Intel is no longer the agency I served. They silenced me for discovering the truth. I didn't betray anyone. I tried to protect humanity."
Another file opened—classified Virex documents. It was undeniable. Her father had uncovered a global conspiracy involving illegal assassinations, data manipulation, and power theft from sovereign nations. He had come to Lumora because Aarav had offered him protection.
> "He lived his final days here in peace," Aarav's voice continued. "He died from illness… not violence. We buried him with honor."
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Her World Collapses
Rhea's knees weakened. She stared at the documents, shaking. Everything she believed in—destroyed.
A soft ping. A final message appeared on the screen:
> "You were trained to spy. But deep down, you wanted the truth. I gave you that. Now decide—will you continue working for liars, or start protecting something real?"
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End Scene
Rhea didn't say anything. But when she stepped out of that chamber, she was no longer a spy.
She was a woman who had just chosen a side.
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