Chapter 56 Tracking Dimitrios and then Carlos

As the engine roars to life, Kage slides behind the wheel of his sleek Shelby GT, its polished exterior gleaming under the moonlit sky. With a determined glint in his eye, he punches the accelerator, the powerful engine propelling him forward with a surge of adrenaline.Shelby tearing down the open highway, the Miami skyline looming in the distance.

Kage soon booked at flight to Miami.

Kage's flight to Miami, the city lights twinkling below as the aircraft descends towards its destination. With Breaker's assistance, Kage swiftly tracks down Dimitrios on his arrival.

In the heart of Miami, amidst the maze of illuminated freeways, Kage expertly navigates the bustling streets, his focus unwavering as he trails Dimitrios, the elusive target of his pursuit. Opting for discretion, Kage enlists the help of a taxi, blending seamlessly into the nocturnal rhythm of the city.

As Kage's cab shadows Dimitrios' every move. Beneath the neon glare of a towering sign, the urban sprawl gives way to the pulsating energy of Downtown Miami.

Inside the taxi, Dimitrios remains an enigmatic figure, his impassive expression and with zip bag nestled at his side.

As the cab pulls up to its destination, Science Center.

The anticipation hangs thick in the humid air. Towering above them, the imposing facade of the BODY WORLD EXHIBITION looms large.

With practiced ease, Dimitrios steps out onto the bustling sidewalk, the zip bag clutched tightly in his grasp. Behind him, Kage emerges from his own cab, slipping into the shadows with grace.

Amidst the modern architecture of The Science Centre, the vast lobby hums with activity, defying the late hour. Illuminated signs proudly announce the 24-hour access to the Body World exhibit, enticing visitors even in the dead of night.

As Dimitrios strides forward, Kage, with a mix of curiosity and determination, approaches the ticket kiosk. His gaze lingers momentarily on Dimitrios as he entrusts his belongings to the coat check girl, the exchange swift and inconspicuous.As he saw her hang up the coat and hand Dimitrios a tag.

Kage once again follows him, while descending a shadowy stairwell, the atmosphere shifts palpably as Kage enters the macabre allure of the BODY WORLD EXHIBIT. Dim pools of light punctuate the darkness, casting an eerie glow on the meticulously posed cadavers. Each display, a haunting tableau of life and death, stands unguarded, inviting the curious and the brave to draw near.

Maintaining a discreet distance, Kage shadows Dimitrios. The latter's pause at a poker table frozen in time reveals a morbid game in progress. With calculated precision, Dimitrios dispatches a message on his cell phone and then

Instead he is;ruiaters to the poker table, close enough to see the coat check tag sitting atop one of the hands on the table iiké a "keeper".

Kage moves on without pausing

and finds a safe spot a distance off to watch.

Yet, Kage's attention is drawn to the poker table. The coat check tag, incongruous amidst the lifeless players, beckons like a silent sentinel. Unnoticed by the casual observers, it holds a secret significance.

A sudden, chilling intuition alerts Kage. In a swift dance of reflexes, he intercepts a lethal strike, locking eyes with Dimitrios in a silent battle of wills. The ensuing struggle is a testament to Kage's formidable strength, effortlessly overpowering his adversary.

In a swift, decisive motion, Kage retrieves a senbon, concealed within his wrist brace, driving it deep into Dimitrios' neck. The paralyzing toxin takes immediate effect, sealing Dimitrios' fate.

Taking Dimitrios by the shoulders he sits him down on a seat.

As the life drains from Dimitrios, Kage meticulously sifts through his belongings, his focus unwavering. A single message on the cell phone, marked ELLIPSIS

Kage the quickly scans the faces around the poker exhibit -- then looks down at the table

and sees that the tag is gone!

The neon city lights illuminated Kage's determined face as he swiftly pulled out a futuristic transparent smartphone. Its sleek surface glittered, reflecting the luminous billboards nearby. With a swift motion, he tapped into its interface, revealing a mesmerizing holographic display that seemed to breathe life. Vivid 3D interfaces materialized in the air, pulsing with a rhythmic heartbeat of real-time data, casting a shimmering glow that resembled a desert mirage.

His fingers danced over the device, seamlessly hacking into the security feed. The screen split, revealing multiple camera angles.

Among the myriad security feeds, he quickly takes out the one near the Poker exhibit and see's people step up to the poker exhibit and inspect the bodies, but no one touches, or even seems to notice, the tag.

But soon one face captivates him: a man with chiseled features, hair as dark as the night, and eyes piercingly blue. He was sly, but Kage caught the swift moment when he snatched the tag.

A surge of adrenaline propels Kage into action. He bolts outside, knowing the Hitch lens demands a clear view for optimal recognition. With a deft flick, he sends a shuriken slicing through the air, shattering a nearby streetlight. The sudden burst of light and sound draws every gaze.

As chaos erupts around him, Kage's world remains crystalline through the lens. Amidst a kaleidoscope of colors and cacophony, his focus narrows.

The lens activates, and his POV transforms into a digital overlay of the busy street.

Kage whispering to himself"Time to find Carlos."

He activates the device in his other hand, and a digital interface materializes in his field of view. The interface syncs with the Hitch lens, analyzing the data and pinpointing specific markers associated with Carlos Nikolic.

Faces blur past, each scrutinized in real-time. Green squares, like fleeting digital beacons, momentarily highlight individuals before dimming.

The Hitch lens focuses on a man further down the street, then, a flicker amidst the throng. The unmistakable red "Located" glows in his lens.

A digital readout within the lens confirms the match, displaying Carlos Nikolic's profile, encrypted code, and a real-time tracking indicator.

Carlos looked a commotion for a period before

making a beeline for a taxi. But Kage is faster. With a sprint fueled by adrenaline, he closes the distance, each step echoing the urgency of the chase. The red "Located" flashing in his lens.

Carlos, hastily making his way toward a waiting taxi, unaware of the hunter closing in.

Carlos hops into a taxi, while Kage followed him.