Chapter 2: Start of the first mission
The moon cast an eerie glow on the cobblestone streets of Logia as Alex made his way to the rendezvous point. He could feel the cool, damp air on his skin, a reminder of the ever-present sense of danger that prowled the shadows. As he turned a corner, three figures emerged from the darkness, their faces half-concealed by black masks.
"Alex," one of them greeted him in a low voice, extending a gloved hand for a firm handshake. It was Emily, the group's expert in explosives and infiltration. Her green eyes sparkled with determination even behind her mask.
"Good to see you," Alex replied, his tone conveying the trust he had in her abilities. He then nodded at the other two – James, a stealthy assassin and adept lock-picker, and Lisa, their skilled hacker and communications specialist.
"Let's get started," Lisa said, her brown eyes locked onto Alex's blue ones as she handed him a small earpiece. "Put this on. I'll be monitoring your progress and providing support from a distance."
"Got it," Alex confirmed, slipping the earpiece into his ear. He trusted Lisa implicitly; after all, they had been through many dangerous missions together and she had never let him down.
"Lord Alaric's estate is heavily guarded," James informed him, handing over a detailed map of the area. "But there's a weak spot here," he pointed at a section of the fence surrounding the property. "Emily and I will create a diversion while you slip inside."
"Sounds like a plan," Alex agreed, studying the map closely. His mind was already running through possible scenarios and contingencies. They couldn't afford any mistakes tonight.
As they neared the estate, tension weighed heavily in the air, every one of them acutely aware of the stakes involved. Alex knew that if they failed, the consequences for the Logia Kingdom would be dire.
"Diversion in three... two... one," Emily whispered into her own earpiece, a sly grin on her face as she and James slipped away to enact their part of the plan. Moments later, a distant explosion echoed through the night, followed by the sounds of shouting and confusion.
"Go," Lisa urged, her voice steady in Alex's ear. He sprinted towards the fence, expertly scaling it and landing silently on the other side. His heart raced, but his mind remained focused and sharp.
As he navigated the treacherous halls of Lord Alaric's estate, Alex considered the information they had gathered so far. It was vital to verify the informant's claims before taking any drastic action. "If Alaric is indeed the traitor," he mused, "what's his endgame? What does he stand to gain from betraying his own kingdom?"
"Stay alert, Alex," Lisa reminded him, her voice calm and reassuring. "We'll piece it all together once we have concrete evidence."
"Right," he agreed, pushing those thoughts aside for now. For tonight, their mission was clear – gather proof of Lord Alaric's betrayal and bring him to justice. And with his trusted team by his side, failure was not an option.
Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone