Location: Tavara – Abandoned Factory, Hydra Base
The air inside the factory was thick with tension—gunfire and shouts echoed from every direction, mingling with the clatter of boots on concrete. Damien's team was pinned down near the control room, their position growing more precarious by the second.
Nora kept her breathing steady, crouched by the doorway, eyes locked on the progress bar flickering on Logan's tablet. "How long?"
"Five minutes, max," Logan answered, sweat beading on his brow as he worked frantically. "I'm rerouting bandwidth and overriding firewalls, but this system's layered deep."
Damien's gaze swept over his team—young operatives, each seasoned but stretched thin. "We need a distraction. Something big enough to pull their attention away."
A sudden comm chatter crackled in Damien's ear. "Bravo Squad is five clicks out, engaging east flank."
Relief surged briefly—reinforcements were coming.
But then came the harder reality. "Hostiles are adapting. They've fortified the north exit. Extraction won't be easy."
Nora clenched her fists. "Then we make our own way out."
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Location: Hydra Base, North Exit
Outside, Hydra operatives surged through the corridors, pushing forward with brutal efficiency. Heavy weapons rumbled as armored vehicles rumbled into position, sealing off the exit routes.
Damien barked orders. "Prepare for close quarters. Stay sharp."
The team readied themselves as the first wave crashed through, a deadly dance of bullets and adrenaline.
Nora ducked behind a pillar, catching her breath, then looked to Damien. "This isn't just a raid. It's a message."
Damien nodded grimly. "And the message is loud and clear. They want us broken."
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Location: Control Room
Logan's fingers flew over the keys, eyes widening. "Download's complete. We have it all—names, dates, transactions, locations. Hydra's entire network."
Damien stepped forward, determination burning in his eyes. "Then let's make sure this ends tonight."
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Location: Factory Basement, Hidden Room
The masked figure watched the chaos unfold on multiple screens. He tapped a finger thoughtfully. "Let them have their victory... but the war is far from over."