The Hidden Agenda

Hours before the disaster…

Felicia, equipped with her sleek suit, silently scaled across the walls while Leo, Wendell and Csonka were debating. As she used the suit's capabilities to climb and search for an opening. Given that, she had other plans on her hand, and decided not to inform her teammates of her movements.

With nimble grace, she climbed the wall, effortlessly navigating her way around the perimeter. Her keen eyes scanned the area, searching for any signs of vulnerability. Finally, she spotted an open window that led to a nearby restroom. Seizing the opportunity, she skillfully slipped through the window and into the dimly lit room.

Inside, she could hear the faint sound of a guard whistling as he relieved himself. Felicia quickly moved to one of the stalls, quietly slipping inside and hiding within its confines. She peered through the partially open door, observing the guard's movements with calculated precision.

As the guard finished using the facilities, he walked over to the sink, washed his hands, and then exited the restroom. Felicia seized the moment, recognizing it as her chance to proceed further into the facility undetected.

Stepping out of the stall, she silently made her way through the corridors, her senses heightened and her movements swift and silent. There she saw a sign, signifying her whereabouts–sixth floor exactly. As she carefully navigated the corridors, keenly aware of the potential dangers that lurked around every corner.

Felicia's meticulously crafted plan was suddenly disrupted as the blaring alarm echoed throughout the facility. Chaos ensued, with guards scrambling to respond to the intruder alert. This was her chance to exploit the distraction and move undetected amidst the commotion.

Spotting a female scientist who seemed to be fleeing from the chaos, Felicia recognized an opportunity. She swiftly followed the scientist, tracking her movements until they arrived at a secure room where non-frontline personnel sought shelter from the emergency alert.

To blend in with the frightened crowd, Felicia quickly discarded her suit, revealing her civilian attire. She seamlessly merged into the sea of nervous individuals, their fearful murmurs filling the room. The tension was palpable, but Felicia remained calm and focused on her objective.

Moving with the grace of a seasoned thief, she skillfully maneuvered through the crowd, strategically positioning herself near the female scientist. With a carefully executed collision, she "accidentally" bumped into the scientist, using the momentary contact to deftly snatch her personnel ID access card. Offering a quick apology, Felicia smoothly disengaged from the encounter and swiftly walked away.

Quietly slipping out of the secure room, Felicia found herself face to face with another guard, who promptly questioned her destination. Maintaining her composure, she confidently presented the stolen access card, explaining that she had left something important in the lab and needed to retrieve it. The guard, now aware of the intruders, agreed to accompany her, ensuring her safety and security.

As they made their way towards the lab, Felicia remained vigilant, her mind strategizing her next move. She knew that time was of the essence, and she needed to achieve her personal objective as fast as possible while evading suspicion. The guard walked alongside her, unaware that he was unknowingly aiding the very person the facility was trying to apprehend.

As Felicia and the guard made their way to the lab via the stairwell, they encountered the challenge of locked elevators due to the facility's intruder alert. They moved cautiously, the silence broken only by the muffled sounds of their footsteps echoing through the dimly lit staircase.

Upon reaching the 15th floor, they were met with an eerie sight—the lab appeared desolate, engulfed in darkness. The natural light filtering in from the glass wall window was the only source of illumination, casting long shadows across the empty space. Sensing something amiss, the guard instructed Felicia to remain where she was while he investigated further.

Taking advantage of the guard's distraction, Felicia swiftly incapacitated him, rendering him unconscious. With the guard now lying motionless on the floor, she crossed his body and pulled out her stolen access card. Using the card, she gained entry to the lab through the staircase room.

Moving with a purpose, Felicia navigated through the labyrinthine corridors, relying on her knowledge of the mission's floor plans. Her destination was the main computer room, where she believed her objective laid within. Along the way, she encountered the lifeless bodies of numerous guards, evidence that someone had beaten her to the lab.

A moment maneuvering later…

She arrived at the main computer room. Upon entering it, Felicia's eyes fell upon a shadowy figure hunched over the keyboard. The room was shrouded in an aura of darkness, punctuated only by the glow of the computer screens. Recognizing the familiar presence, she couldn't help but sarcastically address the figure, "Who would've guessed… that it's you, Yurei."

Yurei, with his characteristic menacing demeanor, turned towards Felicia. His eyes gleamed in the dim light as he demanded, "Why are you here, Felicia? Your assigned task was to escort Dr. Akihiro." Felicia, her voice laced with confidence, retorted, "The same goes for you."

The tension in the room was palpable as the two adversaries locked eyes, their paths converging in this pivotal moment. Their shared history and conflicting motives intertwined, creating a volatile mix of suspicion and determination.