These five masculine n with a strong build were definitely not ordinary. The aura contained in their bones and glances showed strong will and discipline. So, how co they beca robbers?
They were dismissed from the military on the charge of unfounded petty corruption because one of them offended the son of a higher-up. In the corrupted politics, nepotism worsened, especially in the military where powerful ones had strong networks within.
After all, 'truth' was protected and guided by the barrel. In front of a strong cannon, talk was like mosquitoes' shriek.
The reason for them to commit robbery was for money ideally because the leader needed a huge sum to cure his mother's disease. After his discharge from the military with dishonor, his mother's hidden illness appeared. As for his teammates, they had gone through ups and downs together, what was wrong with a simple heist?
Of course, many needed quick money; they had planned to flee after everything was over.
Only one factor went wrong—plans couldn't keep up with changes. Not to ntion, they never thought of hurting any person but a group of criminals would never listen.
As for army personnel committing cris even if they had great discipline, people always stayed in a gray area. From their perspective, did anyone help when they were in trouble? Then, why must they also consider others? Selfish? More like a personal interest.
They worked with criminals to hide their identities and distract the investigative work. Who would expect soldiers like them to be involved in a heist? But now, they had to get out first and the leader had to call for additional support with a heavy price.
Talking to the jail faction, he said. "Look we're going out. I've dug another tunnel so that we can escape. You three will take your belongings and escape through that. We'll plant our own bridges here."
"Are you serious?" One asked.
"Precisely as you thought," answered the leader. "We, five, will go in other directions and split off again to minimize being captured. Otherwise, traveling in a group ans a bigger target."
Listening to his explanation, the jail team accepted, not thinking too deeply. One of them, a clever one, wanted to argue but paused, realizing the scary stance and formation of the five n in front of him. He was certain, the three would be taken down if an argunt appeared.
He knew from the beginning sothing was amiss with these five n and it turned out his premonition ca true. He reckoned they were more like a distraction team for the police hunting them. If he protested, he might die. But if he fled as they demanded, he might survive.
As for the other two, who still believed the promise, he said no more because now was the ti—every man for himself. Furthermore, these n in the sa group as the leader wore masks all the ti and only showed up today for the real action. Their identity remained hidden.
The three packed their bags and weapons, then went down a tunnel in another room. The party was now split into two teams. Ex-military and criminals.
Here they began a trip again for the great escape.
As soon as the trio disappeared, the rest sprung into action. They had better and safer alternatives. As a cleverer criminal thought, the trio was indeed a cover for the true extraction.
Observing a mont before, the five-man team checked the surroundings and exited the building through another door. They had planned everything ticulously from choosing the safehouse's location and extraction path.
They walked on the path of least scrutiny—no CCTVs or malfunctioned ones, obviously on purpose, no human figures nearby to serve as eyewitnesses—navigating through alleyways. Although Yang Qingyue stepped up patrol routes for more coverage, manpower was never enough.
They covered their tracks perfectly but they forgot sothing. Satellite. Athena looked down from the sky and captured everything. She noticed a weird conversation on the phone going on but didn't think much initially. After seeing a group of n strolling in a strange pattern lit up suspicions and drew her attention, Athena took note of the heavy bags too.
Athena decided to examine the group before alerting Spirit Fox and Tang Ziyi's group because a similar pattern existed elsewhere, where past criminals or gang mbers fled or dodged police movent whenever law enforcent presence around the neighborhood beca denser.
On the other side.
Sewage, near the bank.
The dog stopped sniffing around and barked a few tis before it rushed in one direction. The dog handler smiled and told the Spirit Foxes to follow.
Great news, the team leader's mood turned lighthearted. She didn't forget to radio back the progress to the HQ.
Chasing behind the dog, as it paused and chose one at every intersection, the team knew they were getting closer.
The dog suddenly stopped and twitched its tail as it barked at the empty wall. The dog handler rubbed his head and asked. "What are you barking, mate?" There's nothing here."
Yet the dog continued its aggressive manner.
"HQ, Charlie 6, we might have found our suspects' location. Working on it for now." The team leader radioed her finding and pressed her palm against the wall after turning on a tiny flashlight mounted on the helt.
"Acknowledged Charlie 6. Stay vigilant as you move."
She hamred the wall twice. The sound emitted told it was hollow inside. She nodded at everyone. No need to guess—they had arrived.
"Copy that HQ. The location is confird. We're about to make an entry. Don't know about our pos though."
"Worry not Charlie 6. We already know your location. Be advised there are friendly units nearby across the tunnel to provide support."
"Roger that HQ, breaching in. Out." The team leader signaled her friend after she attempted to push and failed; it moved a little but that was all. So, both took a step away from the wall. The other assud ready postures while the dog handler and his dog were put behind the stack.
Counting up three fingers. Three. Two. One. Bang!
Both stomped hard and part of the wall slamd to the ground. Dust kicked off as the fake wall fell apart. The width was only enough for one person to pass through.
Her friend served as a pointsman as she followed behind. Her rifle at a high port. Even with a huge beam of white torchlight, vision remained obscured. The stack flooded in, maintaining a safe distance between each group of two mbers.
Suddenly, the team leader and her partner heard a wire snap and a tallic spring release. The two's eyes constricted, particularly the pointsman, who looked at the source of the sound and found a grenade without its spoon.
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"Damnit…Grenade!" She roared as she bumped backward and threw her team leader to the floor. The others, upon hearing her warning instantly stayed low while the rear mber pressed the dog handler and its dog.
From the mont, the front team heard, released a trap, and warned others to everyone imdiately sprawling for defense without hesitation, it happened like a flash of lightning.
Boom!
The explosion and airwaves launched more dust and debris. All the operators sensed was a huge force passing from above. The hallway trembled as so sand poured down. Everyone watched the pebbles twerked in mockery.
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