AGENT ARGO (English Version)

Chapter 1 pt 1

Descending at a steady speed between buildings in an advanced state of decay, the rising steam created an atmosphere of high humidity. With skill, it avoided the clotheslines suspended between the structures, requiring precise motor coordination and acute spatial awareness. The fluorescent neon tubes, strategically placed in the apartments, emitted a combination of wavelengths that generated different hues, providing artificial lighting to the environment. Simultaneously, the facades of the buildings were adorned with luminous holographic ads, using projection and light refraction technology to create three-dimensional images that captured the viewer's attention.

This rapid descent demanded accelerated perceptual and motor adaptation to efficiently navigate the complex and dynamic cityscape. Midway, other nano-drones followed predefined routes, executing their urban tasks with mechanical precision. The constant hum of their electric motors filled the air, intertwining with the sound of robotic advertising voices and the ascending hustle of urban life, which intensified as it descended. Occasionally, the wail of emergency sirens joined the cacophony, while the steam rising from the sewers—now warmer due to the heating of radioactive wastewater flowing through the underground pipes—added an additional layer to the atmosphere. This vapor, imbued with an unpleasant and penetrating odor, mingled with the typical city aromas, creating a challenging sensory experience for those passing through the area. The amalgam of mechanical sounds, discordant smells, and the frenetic activity of pedestrians outlined an urban landscape that was both unique and unsettling.

Across the street, amidst the urban commotion, building A 34527 stood, seemingly identical to its neighbors. A striking detail was a propaganda poster with the green neon holographic logo of OZYRIS Corporation, standing out on its facade among the surrounding pink, blue, red, and green fluorescent neon tubes. The building's main entrance opened directly onto Libertador Avenue, a major artery of the city, adding further convenience to its location. In that fleeting moment, amid the city's frenzy, the small but powerful nano-drone halted its progress in front of the building. It was then that, with its high-tech sensors, it began a meticulous scan of the surroundings. The green light had almost surgical precision; the nano-drone's sensors explored every crack, every corner of the building, revealing details imperceptible to the human eye. Every flash of light, every shadow, was meticulously analyzed. The hum of its motors blended with the electricity of the collapsed connections, creating a technological symphony amidst the urban bustle. Gradually, the building revealed its secrets to the nano-drone. The data collected translated into a detailed image of its interior: the fifth floor, apartment 508, where the target resided. It was a quick but precise process, where every millisecond counted in the pursuit of its objective. Then, with skill, it navigated the narrow, cracked, and damp stairs; the concrete walls, mostly adorned with various graffiti, showed evident signs of wear. Along its ascent to the fifth floor, the deteriorated red neon fluorescent tubes flickered intermittently.

On the fifth floor, a narrow yet elongated corridor unfolded.