readAloudAudio_chapter96|||||||||clean this chapter up of any formatting / punctuation issues but dont change any text, return only the chapter with CHAPTER number at the start ok here is the chapter. also dont start with any other text just give the chapter back as instructed: "CHAPTER 96:\n\nThe control panel hummed quietly beneath Rylan\u2019s gloved hands, its lights flickering as if in anticipation of the chaos to come. His eyes, however, were drawn not to the machinery or the displays of the excavation site but to the ancient stone tablet resting precariously on a slab of broken rock. The stone, worn and cracked from millennia of exposure, bore the inscription of the Xeluu\u2019Naga\u2014a race that had vanished from the galaxy long before humanity had risen to prominence. It was a silent reminder of the passage of time and the cyclical nature of civilizations.\n\nThe excavation site sprawled out in front of him, a harsh scar across the surface of Zendra\u2019s barren moon. Here, amidst the jagged rock formations and shimmering dust, the ruins of the Xeluu\u2019Naga lay exposed, their sacred vault now a target for The Order\u2019s relentless pursuit of knowledge. Heavy machinery ground against the ancient stone, while armored soldiers patrolled the perimeter, their footsteps echoing against the canyon walls. The twin suns overhead cast long shadows across the desolation, stretching the forms of the workers and soldiers into distorted shapes.\n\nRylan stood at the edge of the site, watching as the crew dug deeper into the earth. His thoughts were troubled, a conflict brewing within him. He had been raised to believe in The Order\u2019s mission\u2014to preserve peace and stability through strength and control. But standing here, on this ancient ground, he felt a growing unease. The Xeluu\u2019Naga had once been a powerful and advanced species, yet now they were nothing more than a memory. What, then, would become of The Order, of humanity, if they continued down this path?\n\n\u201cCommander Quinn!\u201d The sharp voice of Doran jolted him from his thoughts. The lieutenant approached, his face set in a grim expression. \u201cWe\u2019ve intercepted a communication. Captain Danger is planning to infiltrate this site. He\u2019s after the Exodus Dagger.\u201d\n\nRylan\u2019s brow furrowed as he turned to face Doran. Captain Danger\u2014the name itself sent a ripple of tension through him. The rogue captain had become a thorn in The Order\u2019s side, his daring escapades and audacious attacks a constant reminder that not all could be controlled. \u201cHow reliable is this intel?\u201d\n\nDoran, ever the pragmatic soldier, nodded. \u201cReliable enough. He\u2019s unpredictable, but his reputation speaks for itself. If he\u2019s set his sights on the Dagger, he\u2019ll stop at nothing to get it.\u201d\n\nRylan clenched his jaw. The Exodus Dagger wasn\u2019t just any relic\u2014it was said to hold secrets of the universe\u2019s creation, knowledge that could tilt the balance of power in the galaxy. Letting it fall into the hands of a man like Captain Danger could be catastrophic.\n\n\u201cWe can\u2019t let him take it,\u201d Rylan said, his voice firm. \u201cWhat\u2019s our current security status?\u201d\n\n\u201cWe\u2019ve reinforced the perimeter, added extra patrols, and increased surveillance,\u201d Doran replied, his eyes scanning the excavation site. \u201cBut there are rumors\u2014whispers among the workers of an internal leak. Someone is feeding Danger information.\u201d\n\nRylan\u2019s gut tightened. Betrayal was a constant threat in these turbulent times. \u201cWe need to root out the traitor. Quietly. If the men catch wind of it, we\u2019ll have a full-scale mutiny on our hands.\u201d\n\nAs they spoke, a low rumble shook the ground beneath their feet. It was subtle at first, but then the tremors grew stronger, reverberating through the excavation site. Rylan glanced toward the vault entrance, where the heavy drills had pierced the ancient stone. Dust rose in the air, shimmering in the harsh sunlight.\n\n\u201cThe vault is restless,\u201d Doran muttered, more to himself than to Rylan. \u201cIt\u2019s as if the very earth is protesting our presence here.\u201d\n\nRylan said nothing, but the feeling of unease gnawed at him. The Xeluu\u2019Naga\u2019s vault wasn\u2019t just a relic\u2014it was a tomb. A graveyard for a forgotten race that had once wielded unimaginable power. Now, The Order sought to strip it of its secrets, to harness that power for themselves.\n\nAs they walked deeper into the excavation zone, Rylan\u2019s mind raced. Captain Danger\u2019s arrival was inevitable. The rogue had a knack for slipping through the tightest security, and Rylan had no doubt that he would attempt something audacious. They needed to be ready.\n\nSuddenly, a shadow fell over the site. Rylan looked up, his heart skipping a beat. A sleek, unmarked ship descended from the sky, its engines purring like a predator on the hunt. The Relentless. There was no mistaking it\u2014Captain Danger\u2019s infamous ship, the fastest vessel in the galaxy.\n\n\u201cLock down the site!\u201d Rylan barked, his voice cutting through the tense air. \u201cAll personnel to their stations! We can\u2019t let him get close!\u201d\n\nDoran was already barking orders into his comms, mobilizing the troops. The workers scrambled to secure the excavation site, their faces pale with fear. The ground trembled again, this time more violently, as if the moon itself was reacting to the impending conflict.\n\nAs the security measures were enacted, Rylan couldn\u2019t shake the feeling that they were standing on the edge of something far greater than a simple heist. The Xeluu\u2019Naga\u2019s vault was more than just a collection of ancient artifacts\u2014it was a window into the past, into the very fabric of the cosmos. And Captain Danger, with his audacity and unpredictability, was about to shatter that window wide open.\n\nThe Relentless hovered just above the ground now, its landing gears deploying with a hiss. Rylan\u2019s pulse quickened. This was it\u2014the moment they had been waiting for. Captain Danger was here, and the battle for the Exodus Dagger was about to begin.\n\nIn the distance, the twin suns dipped lower in the sky, casting an eerie red glow over the barren landscape. The shadows of the rock formations stretched longer, twisting and contorting like specters from the past. The vault of the Xeluu\u2019Naga awaited its fate, as did the galaxy.\n\nAnd far away, on a distant world bathed in neon light, a young boy named Carlos Montoya would one day grow up to be Captain Danger, leaving behind a trail of chaos and rebellion that would echo through the stars for generations to come."