London – Chaos erupted within the heavily fortified residence of Agent Silas Blackwood during a routine reconnaissance mission last night, revealing a clandestine past far more complex than initially believed. The incident, which resulted in significant structural damage and the temporary suspension of “Mission: Cross,” has prompted a full investigation by both British Intelligence and the European Security Council.

Initial reports indicate that the explosion occurred during a seemingly innocuous dinner preparation sequence within Blackwood’s personal quarters. Witnesses – primarily security personnel and a visiting attaché from the Czech Republic – described a sudden, intense burst of heat and a subsequent collapse of a section of the kitchen. The blast, preliminary assessments suggest, was not the result of a conventional weapon or explosive device, but rather a highly localized and remarkably controlled release of energy.

“It was… instantaneous,” stated Sergeant Davies, a member of the security detail, visibly shaken. “One minute he was chopping vegetables, the next there was this… this wave. The walls shook. It was like something out of a nightmare.”

The investigation quickly shifted focus to Blackwood’s history, previously shrouded in carefully constructed layers of deception. Documents recovered from the scene – primarily encrypted data files and fragmented personal logs – point to a period in Blackwood’s past involving a covert operation known only as “Project Nightingale.” Details remain scarce, but early indications suggest a highly classified assignment involving experimental bio-weaponry and a shadowy organization known only as “The Obsidian Hand.”

“He’s always been… evasive,” commented attaché Janek Novák, speaking to reporters outside the residence. “He’d deflect questions about his early years, claim it was a ‘complicated case’ he couldn’t discuss. Now… it seems we have a very good reason why.”

The ramifications of this revelation are potentially enormous. “Mission: Cross,” a mission designed to expose a network of counterfeit currency laundering, is now inextricably linked to this unearthed past. Director Thorne has issued a statement emphasizing the need for caution and a thorough reassessment of Blackwood’s role within the operation.

“We need to understand the full scope of this situation,” Thorne said in a brief press conference. “Agent Blackwood’s past is now directly impacting the present. We will proceed with the utmost care and diligence.” The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.