Chapter 19: Alex’s raid against Guttermouth
(Alex's raid against Guttermouth)
"Don't worry, you can trust me, and I trust you too," reassured Josh to Emily, cementing the foundation of their trust in each other.
"Good! See you tomorrow! "Emily replied while waving her hand to Josh.
Emily drove to her condo unit, planning to stay there to focus on her upcoming meeting tomorrow. After arriving, she took a shower and then contacted Ethan to discuss the competition earlier and share details about finding the first client for the company.
Ethan was impressed that Emily found a client in such a short time. Emily explained the details of the game and the client's security requirements. Together, they began planning the security measures, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the game from potential threats such as hacking, unauthorized access, and data breaches.
They brainstormed ideas, exchanged insights, and strategized for the challenges ahead. The synergy between their visions fueled excitement for the future of their company.
Emily is energized by the evening's work and connection; she envisioned a successful outcome for both the upcoming meeting and the endeavors they were undertaking.
The night waned, and with plans laid out, Emily and Ethan bid each other goodnight, knowing they were one step closer to realizing their aspirations. As the city embraced tranquility, Emily found a sense of accomplishment and anticipation for the challenges and triumphs that awaited her tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Alex finished his meeting; the meeting was about his team's upcoming mission. The mission will start to be executed tomorrow. Alex and his elite military team received intelligence about the abduction incident of a high-profile politician from a notorious terrorist organization. The threat involves terrorists extracting the government's secrets from the man they abduct. The mission is to ensure the safety of a prominent political figure before revealing the country's secrets without harming the citizens or preserving regional stability.
The team's objective was to infiltrate the enemy's stronghold, gather crucial information on the impending attack, and neutralize the threat before it could be executed. The stakes were exceptionally high, as the abducted political figure held strategic importance, and the repercussions of a successful attack would be severe.
After the meeting, Alex didn't return home. As the night passed, he stayed to analyze the mission. Checking the clock, it's already 3 a.m., and in two hours, they will start their mission. He then decided to take a shower and put on fresh clothes.
At 4:30 am, all his comrades had a final meeting before taking action for today's agenda. "Prepare for a battle today, execute, and gather information about the terrorists," Alex coldly said to his team. "Yes!" all the people in the room shouted and saluted Alex.
"good, go! "Alex exclaimed.
As dawn broke, Alex's team geared up for the mission. The city still slept, unaware of the impending operation. They moved in silence, navigating through the shadows with precision. The mission unfolded with calculated intensity as they closed in on their target's location.
To execute the mission, Alex's team needed to navigate through complex urban terrain, bypass heavily guarded checkpoints, and infiltrate the enemy's well-fortified compound. They were tasked with gathering real-time intelligence on the threat's plans, identifying key operatives, and dismantling the operation from within.
The team's preparation involved detailed reconnaissance, intelligence analysis, and specialized training for the specific challenges they would face. Stealth, precision, and quick decision-making were paramount as they would operate in a tight timeframe, aiming to disrupt the enemy's plans before the diplomatic summit commenced.
As the sun began to rise, they successfully executed their plan, extracting valuable information. However, the victory was bittersweet, knowing that their work was far from over. Alex gathered the team once more, mapping out the next steps to dismantle the terrorist network they had targeted.
Alex decided to lure one of the terrorists while his team waited for his signal to take action. He went to the location where the terrorist was staying, along with the abducted political figure. Carefully navigating the area, he found the infamous criminal engaging in a conversation with his comrades, and he observed them.
"When will we kill that person? "one terrorist asks his boss.
"Not yet," the infamous terrorist replied. "That old man is still holding his tongue. He hasn't spoken even under torture. We need to extract more information."
"Torture him more and make sure that the old man will talk," he continued.
The other guy nods, and he leaves to check on the abducted person.
Alex is familiar with the infamous criminal; he has tried to hunt him down for years, but the guy is elusive. People call him Guttermouth, and he is notorious for abducting high-profile individuals, torturing them, and, after extracting information, mercilessly ending their lives. Guttermouth then sells the acquired information to other countries or on the black market. These terrorists are ruthless, willing to take innocent lives for the money.
This terrorist is staying in a secluded area, posing a serious threat. With the urgency to prevent the political figure from disclosing sensitive information, Alex emerged from the shadows, delivering a swift punch. Before Guttermouth could react, he crumpled to the floor, muttering, "Shit!" The element of surprise gave Alex a crucial advantage in this critical moment.