Secrets Unfold, 트레저 (Treasure)

Where There's Smoke, There's... No Fire Detectors

*Over to Hyunsuk, Jaehyuk and Haruto*

It was 10:30, and Jaehyuk was stationed in the YLA building, armed with a jar of gasoline and a lighter, all while crouched inside a closet that probably hadn't seen the light of day since the Stone Age. He was on floor 13, the IT lab, hiding in a janitor's closet that seemed to double as a time capsule.

Hyunsuk was playing spy on floor 12, wedged inside the vents like a very determined rodent. Haruto and the other 25 agents were on floor 8, the artificial terrace, trying to blend in with the dusty garden. It was so hidden, that even the dust had a better social life.

How did they get inside? Thanks to Yoshi's tech wizardry and Yongseo's meticulous notes on YLA's security system. At 10:35, the IT lab was descending into chaos. "There are attacks on the decks! Alert Mr. Yang and the other agents!" one officer shouted. Just then, every single camera decided to take an early retirement.

"WHY IS THIS THING CRAPPING OUT NOW?!" yelled a frustrated voice. "FIX IT!"

A few minutes later, someone else sighed heavily, "I've got no clue where the problem is. It's like the tech went on strike."

"I can't reach Mr. Yang either. I did manage to get his secretary on the line though," another voice said, sounding like they'd just discovered a second plot twist.

"Forget this! Let's head to the second IT office on the 5th floor. MOVE IT, PEOPLE!"

Several pairs of hurried footsteps echoed, and a final door slammed shut with a dramatic flair that suggested someone had just lost a very important game of hide-and-seek.

Jaehyuk carefully emerged from the closet, making sure he wasn't stepping into a reality TV show by accident. The place was eerily quiet—except for the distant clattering of heels, which was either the sound of chaos or someone's very intense tap dance routine.

Suddenly, the door to the 12th floor burst open. An officer burst in, shouting about the docks being under attack and the 13th-floor cameras going on vacation. Two guards hurriedly dashed down the stairs.

Meanwhile, Hyunsuk was in his vent hiding spot, practically vibrating with anticipation. "Come on, Jaehyuk, light it up!" he muttered, like a kid waiting for fireworks.

Haruto, on floor 8, was like a stage manager waiting for the cue. "Okay, Haruto, time to shine," he whispered, tapping his watch like a director calling for a scene change. He was poised to leap into action the moment he heard the footsteps racing below.

Yoshi was on floor 10, ready to hit the off-switch on the CCTVs. "Lights, camera, and absolutely no action," he murmured, preparing to turn off the cameras as soon as everyone had sprinted to floor 5.

When Doyoung confirmed that everyone on the 13th floor was off the hook, Jaehyuk went to work like a modern-day pyromaniac, spreading gasoline and lighting the match with a flourish. To Treasure's plan, the alarm system decided to take the night off. Jaehyuk and Hyunsuk ducked into the vents, Jaehyuk giving Hyunsuk a thumbs-up that said, "This is going according to plan—or we're about to find out if it does."

*Scene Change*

The smell of smoke began wafting through the building, and the guards on floor 12 started to notice. "Is it me, or does it smell like someone's roasting marshmallows in here?" asked the 1st guard. "Shouldn't our fire detectors be doing their job?" asked the 2nd guard, peering at the wall as if it had personally betrayed him.

"Yeah, we should definitely do something about this," said the 1st guard, clearly trying to avoid an accidental marshmallow roast of his own. "We need to fetch the extinguisher from somewhere," said the 2nd guard, "or we'll have to traipse to floor 8. I hear that automatic extinguishers start from floor 9."

"Let's hurry before the fire decides to join us in the nuclear lab," said the 2nd guard, looking increasingly nervous. "You guys go get the extinguisher; I'll inform everyone," said the 1st guard. They all scurried off, leaving the fire and its future guests to their own devices.

*Over to Yoshi*

Yoshi was juggling multiple screens like a tech wizard gone rogue, flipping through the CCTV feeds of the YLA building, the docks, and Mr. Yang's house. He expertly disabled the fire detectors and extinguishers, noting two guards racing down to floor 8. With a swift keystroke, he locked the door on floor 9, trapping the guards like mice in a cheese shop.

Floor 8 had a secret passage leading to floor 9, ensuring YLA's dirt was safely hidden, just like a teenager's secret stash of snacks. Meanwhile, Yoshi and Doyoung stared at the CCTV feed from Yang's house, their frustration palpable. Despite Yoshi's best attempts to keep an eye on every corner, Yang seemed to have the uncanny ability to play hide and seek like a pro.

"Why does Mr. Yang always manage to be one step ahead?" Yoshi grumbled, watching Yang dart around like a ninja in a game of hide-and-seek. "I swear he has a sixth sense for avoiding cameras."

Doyoung sighed, "He's like a magician. One minute he's there, the next he's vanished. If only he could use his powers for good... or at least share his secrets." Yoshi nodded, "No wonder Yongseo was warning us about him."

As they continued to track the elusive Mr. Yang, the two couldn't help but feel like they were starring in a game show titled Catch the Elusive Boss.

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Author's Note:

Hey there, lovely readers! 😊 First off, can we just appreciate how extra everyone is in this mission? I mean, Hyunsuk in the vents, Jaehyuk with his gasoline like some DIY fire expert, and Yoshi basically running a tech circus! It's like they all signed up for an action movie with a dash of comedy and a sprinkle of chaos. Also, can we talk about Mr. Yang being the ultimate hide-and-seek champion? Seriously, this guy has ninja-level stealth!

This chapter was so much fun to write because it's all about the tension building while also sneaking in little moments of humor—because, let's be real, what's a mission without a few laughs, right? 😊

I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I loved writing it. Things are definitely heating up (pun intended 🔥), and I can't wait for you all to see what happens next. 

Stay awesome, and remember—if you're ever planning a heist, always check the vents first. 😏

-Cloud 11/19