In the huddle room with seven of us, an intense silence hung in the air. Though I had worked with this team thrice, the range of emotions - fear, anger, pain, and excitement - was new to me. Why the atmosphere was so charged, I couldn't understand. Yet, none voiced reluctance. As we delved into our mission's details, determination replaced the earlier emotions, preparing us for the challenge ahead.
"So, Nara, are you certain this will work?" The chief inquired.
"With this team's track record of success and zero complications, I'm confident," I responded with a smirk.
"Kyoto's plan won't be our approach this time," the chief said, glancing at Kyoto.
"Why not? His plans are unparalleled, especially in setting up dangerous traps," I countered.
"But you're up against the eviscerators," the chief's assistant interjected, fear evident in his voice.
"I'll catch them, no matter the cost. Fear only matters if you have something to lose; I don't."
Juan and Suha's piercing gaze met mine.
"I'm on board," Kyoto declared, determination clear in his voice.
"Me too," Ji Woon echoed.
"We're all in," Juan stated, nodding at Suha and then at me.
"We're all in this together. Let's make the most of it," I added.
"We can get started in two days. Juan, find us an operational site. My team's ready," I confirmed to the chief.
Upon hearing the chief's directive to stay updated, we began making our move. "Time's of the essence," Juan mentioned as we split, each with specific tasks.
UNKNOWN POV:
"Numbers aren't a measure of Nara's team's capability. Each member is exceptionally skilled. Nara is a formidable fighter, Juan's hacking abilities are unmatched, Suha's shooting skills are unparalleled, Kyoto's adeptness at traps is unbeaten, and Ji Woon excels in surveillance."
"Do you believe they can outsmart the eviscerators?"
"They certainly possess the capability to surpass the Eviscerators, Eric, but defeating them won't be straightforward. Remember, the Eviscerators have been dominating this domain for years, and they're renowned as one of the top hit groups. Within their ranks, the Devourer and Eliminator stand out as elite assassins, the Shadow Piercer mirrors Ji Woon's abilities, the Serpent is a masterful manipulator, and the Viper excels in hacking beats."
"We'll be witnesses to this battle... in the end, only one faction will triumph." Both shared a laugh and a cheer.
END OF UNKNOWN POV:
For the past two days, we've been piecing together clues. We believe the eviscerators will target a member of the powerful Zae group, and we're aiming to find out whom. We're currently tapping into a call between a Zae executive and an eviscerator.
"Nara, how'd you get this access?" Suha wondered.
"I tapped into Zae's lines, not the eviscerators."
Kyoto and Suha exchanged puzzled looks. "Did you know about the Zae-eviscerator connection in advance?" Suha inquired.
"You could say I have my sources," I replied cryptically.
Juan, engrossed in the conversation, noted down a planned meeting at Hi-Dive restaurant. "We need to be there," I declared.
"We can't all show up," Ji Woon pointed out.
Suha jumped in, but I clarified, "Based on our evaluation, Viper will concentrate on hacking while the Serpent will abstain from such activities. The chief player only emerges when situations get intricate. From what I gather, the individual we're set to encounter is likely either the Eliminator or the Shadow Piercer."
"That's logical," Suha concurred.
"So, it's Kyoto and you on this, right?" Juan asked.
Ji Woon grinned, "Absolutely, they're the dream team!"
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BEYOND THE LOVE
RomanceIn a fast-paced city where corruption seeped into society's deepest roots, a gang known as the Eviscerators emerged from darkness. The Eviscerators were no ordinary criminals; they were a cunning, elusive organization that had made it their mission...
