179:Sneaking In

A half-moon glistened in the sky, casting a dim light through the dense canopy. 

The night felt thick with tension as Evan, Suri, and their team of agile operatives prepared for their mission. 

Each member, trained in assassin techniques from the Virtual Real world, donned the sleek, dark gear and carried a backpack containing the nerve gear.

The night air was cool and filled with a sense of foreboding as they adjusted their equipment and double-checked their gears. 

Aurora's voice crackled softly in their earpieces. [Stay on the safe routes. The drones are covering you. Watch for patrols and wild animals, and stay cautious as some beasts might be hidden under the thick bushes.] 

Evan glanced at Suri, who gave a quick nod of acknowledgment. The team moved silently through the dense underbrush, their steps barely audible on the forest floor. Overhead, the drones hovered quietly.

The tiny flight bodies were nearly invisible in the darkness.