The Dawn of Knight

Chapter Thirty Five

Santiago's heart hammered against their chest, a rapid beat that threatened to burst through their ribcage. They locked eyes with Luisa, and in that single moment, they both knew what needed to be done.

Their minds raced with calculations, considering the risks and consequences of this sudden turn of events. The blaring alarm rang loudly, jolting them into action. "Fuck we have to get out of here." Santiago's voice boomed with determination as they grabbed their weapon and sprinted towards the nearest exit, fueled by pure adrenaline and a fierce desire to survive.

Panic and chaos gripped the complex as guards raced through the corridors, searching frantically for the intruders. But Santiago and Luisa were already a blur, gliding silently through the darkness with heightened senses. They moved like seasoned assassins, dodging patrols and outsmarting security cameras with ease, fueled by years of training and honed instincts. The stakes were sky high, but there was no hesitation - they were resolved to escape at all costs. As they progressed, desperate calls to the other teams went unanswered, adding to their mounting sense of urgency and isolation.

The ear-splitting siren pierced through the compound like a sharpened knife.Adrenaline surged through their veins, pumping fear and determination as they exchanged a desperate glance, knowing that their time was rapidly ticking away. Every muscle in their bodies coiled tightly, ready to fight or flee at a moment's notice.

Just as they were steeling themselves for the inevitable showdown, the air exploded with a cacophony of gunfire and heavy bootsteps. The ground shook beneath them as a squad of heavily armed guards thundered into view, weapons trained on Santiago and Luisa with ruthless precision. Their leader, a towering behemoth of a man with a cold smirk etched on his face, strode menacingly towards them, his words laced with malicious intent.

The Colonel sneered, "Well, well, well. Look who finally decided to join us. Luisa, you conniving snake! We placed our trust in you Major and fought alongside you, only for you to betray us all - your comrades, your family." His intense glare burned with animosity as he spat out the final word.

Luisa stood her ground, her eyes filled with an unrelenting fire of defiance. She had once been a proud officer, committed to upholding justice and serving her country. But witnessing the rampant corruption and injustice within the military ranks had shattered her beliefs and led her to join the rebellion.

"I didn't just turn my back on the military, Colonel Carvalho," Luisa's voice thundered with determination. "I turned my back on everything it now stands for - the greed, the oppression, the blatant disregard for human rights. I now serve a greater cause, fighting relentlessly against the Krell and its allies like you."

Several of the guards' faces twisted into sneers, their anger boiling over. To many Luisa was seen as a traitor, a danger to the corrupt system that allowed them to thrive while others suffered. Carvalho took a step closer, his voice dripping with hatred and disgust. He spat out his words like venom, his disdain for Luisa evident. "You are a fool," he snarled, "believing in a cause that is destined to fail. The Krell will always reign over humanity, while your kind struggle to survive. You are nothing but a small flame against an unstoppable inferno."

Santiago's determination blazed in their eyes as they took a step forward, their voice piercing through the tense atmosphere like a sharp blade. "You are mistaken," they declared with fervor. "We are not fighting for ourselves, but for the survival of humanity. We fight to break free from your tyrannical masters."

The leader's face contorted in rage, and their grip on their weapon tightened with incredible force. "You will regret crossing the Krell," they snarled, their words laced with poison and an unwavering resolve. "No one defies them and walks away unscathed."