The Protocol Unmasked (Valorant X Male Reader)

Chapter 10: The Shadow of an Adversary

In the dimly lit briefing room, the remaining Valorant agents had gathered, their expressions a mixture of concern and determination. It had been a week since the ill-fated supply run, and the tension in the air was palpable. Brimstone stood at the front, his commanding presence a reassuring sight amidst the uncertainty.

"Team," Brimstone began, his voice steady but with an underlying sense of urgency. "As you all know, exactly one week ago. Our supply truck has been hit. Viper and (Y/n) were on duty that day. They failed to defend the convoy. Losing all the Radianite in the process. And... unfortunately, both of them already served the consequences of that failure." He paused, allowing the weight of the situation to sink in before continuing.

"During the duration of the week, we've been doing some investigation. We have reason to believe that the attack on their supply run was a deliberate act, not just a random strike. Our intel suggests that a group of well-trained mercenaries orchestrated the assault, aiming to seize the Radianite cargo for their own nefarious purposes." As Brimstone spoke, the projector hummed to life, casting a stark visual representation of the chaotic scene from the attack onto the screen.

The images displayed the destruction of the supply run, the overturned truck, and the ominous figures of the assailants, clad in tactical gear and armed to the teeth. The visual evidence painted a grim picture of the intensity of the firefight and the desperate struggle faced by (Y/n) and Viper.

Amidst the ambient hum of the briefing room, as Brimstone's resonant voice faded into a weighty silence, an air of contemplation settled over the gathered agents. Sova, his sharp gaze fixed on the screen, was the first to break the silence.

"What would a group of mercenaries want with our Radianite? Why steal from us?" he queried, his tone tinged with a mix of suspicion and curiosity. His question lingered in the air, stirring the collective intrigue of the team.

Killjoy, her brows furrowed in concentration, interjected, "It's possible they're after its energy source. Radianite's potential applications are extensive, and in the wrong hands, it could be a dangerous tool. And since no one would expect them to attack the protocol directly, I guess they using that as an advantage."

Sage, her expression grave, added, "They also might aim to harness its power for their own destructive purposes. We cannot allow such technology to fall into the wrong hands."

The room buzzed with a mix of speculation and concern, each agent contemplating the potential ramifications of the mercenaries' interest in the valuable resource. Reyna, her usual cynicism tempered by the gravity of the situation, chimed in, "They seek power. The kind that can tip the balance in any conflict. Radianite is a weapon in its own right, and in the hands of those mercenaries, it becomes a threat to us all."

Phoenix, with a furrowed brow and a steely resolve in his eyes, remarked, "They're aiming for an advantage. That much is clear. But we won't let them misuse it. We'll take them down before they get the chance."

As the dialogue unfolded in the briefing room, Omen's enigmatic voice resonated through the space. "Perhaps they seek to exploit Radianite's transformative properties. It can alter reality itself, a temptation that few can resist," he mused, his tone laden with a mixture of intrigue and wariness. His cryptic insight added a layer of mystique to the already intricate puzzle.

Raze, her usual exuberance tempered by the gravity of the situation, posed a more straightforward question. "Could they be planning to sell it? Radianite's worth a fortune in the wrong markets. They could be looking for a massive payday," she suggested, her eyes narrowing in thought as she considered the potential financial motivations of the mercenaries.

Brimstone absorbed their perspectives, contemplating the multifaceted implications of the mercenaries' interest in Radianite. "Whether it's for power, profit, or some other ulterior motive. So far, we can't say anything for sure. But! We cannot ignore the gravity of this situation," Brimstone continued, his tone resolute. "Our priority now is to locate our missing cargo and neutralize the threat posed by this mercenary group. They have shown themselves to be a formidable adversary, and we must act swiftly and decisively."