𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓 : 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐥

chapter 25

[Scene: The Final Door - Countdown Begins]

Tzuyu and Rui stepped into the dimly lit corridor leading to the warehouse's main chamber. The cold air smelled of metal and blood, their boots echoing against the concrete floor. Each step felt heavier, their bodies exhausted yet fueled by determination.

Tzuyu - (low voice)."Seven minutes. That's all we have."

Rui - (breathing heavily, gripping her side)
Then let's not waste a single second.

Tzuyu pressed forward, gun raised, while Rui held a knife tightly in her hand-her injured shoulder screaming in protest, but she ignored it. They reached the large steel door that led to the key's location.

Tzuyu placed her ear against the door, listening carefully.

Tzuyu (whispering) There are at least four people inside. Armed.

Rui - (tightening her grip on the knife)
Then we do this quick and silent.

*Tzuyu nodded, exhaling sharply before gripping the door handle. She counted down with her fingers-3... 2... 1...-and then, she kicked the door open.

The moment they stepped inside, everything turned to chaos.

The room was dark, only illuminated by a faint red emergency light. Four men spun around, caught off guard for only a split second-just enough time for Rui and Tzuyu to attack.*

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[Fight Scene - The Countdown Begins]

One of the men lunged at Rui with a baton, swinging straight for her head. She ducked, twisting her body despite the pain, and drove her knife straight into his thigh. He let out a strangled scream, dropping to his knees.

Behind her, Tzuyu fired two precise shots-one hitting a guard in the shoulder, making him drop his gun, and the second grazing another's leg. But before she could reload, a man grabbed her from behind, locking his arm around her throat.

Tzuyu - (gritting her teeth) Rui-!

Rui turned just in time to see Tzuyu struggling for air. Ignoring the sharp pain in her abdomen, she grabbed her knife and, in one swift motion, threw it straight at the man's forearm. The blade sliced through his skin, making him release Tzuyu with a yell.

Tzuyu coughed, quickly grabbing her gun and finishing him off with a brutal punch to the jaw.

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[Final Opponent - The Guardian]

*Just as they thought they had the upper hand, a slow clap echoed through the room.

From the shadows, a tall figure stepped forward-broad shoulders, sharp eyes, and a smirk that sent chills down their spines. He wasn't just another guard. He was the guardian of the key.