5 hours before the incident started.
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When he reached the port, Chris didn't know that he had been greeted by 2 people dressed like normal people, but actually they were both members of the BSAA.
"Welcome to the team, sir! My name is Cassandra crane, and this is Philips archer."
"We've been waiting for you. I mean, we really enjoyed working with you. Mr. Redfield."
"Thank you, and just call me Chris. Does that mean I have to go on the mission myself?"
"Not really. HQ ordered us to be a backup team for you. The next goal must be reached in 2 hours. That's after we pass through strong enough ocean currents. Right cass?"
"Alright! And preferably, no formalities. I prefer it that way."
Hearing that, the two of them smiled and wholeheartedly accepted Chris' suggestion.
"Fine, sir! I mean, chris. We'll explain your mission while getting the weapons on board. They're all in place. Philip, would you take Chris's stuff, please?"
"Then let's go."
Their journey begins. Even though Chris had felt that something was wrong with this mission.
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While they were on the ship, Chris and the others had almost finished preparing. Especially checking each other's weapons. Starting from weapons, bullets, as well as various supporting equipment in the form of medical devices, and others.
Because this mission prioritized security, they decided to carry pistols and knives instead of other heavy weapons.
"All right, everyone ready?"
Everyone gave a yes sign.
"Then I will explain what mission we will be doing."
While picking up some important files, philip started explaining them in detail.
"3 weeks ago, a young man received a letter with flowers and half wings. 2 days after that, he suddenly disappeared without a trace.
The victim on behalf is Edward, a College student.
Then 4 days after that, 3 people also suffered the same fate. Rachel, Sara, and Antonio. Surprisingly, they also disappeared simultaneously. Just like edwards. Simply put, it keeps happening over and over again. Most of the victims were aged between 24 and 26 years. Not even a few of them are younger than this. And according to the information provided by Intel, the number of victims so far stands at 18."
"What's the status now?"
"The only clues given are this. As well as a message that one of the victims left before eventually disappearing without a trace. Pictures and code. These two messages provide one logical explanation. Whoever it is... or whatever it is, the target is to find a body that has the power of strong resistance to be penetrated by a dangerous serum injection."
"That's not good."
"More or less."
Chris look some files. From what he had read, everything referred to an incident where a kidnapping occurred.
Meanwhile, Philip shows him some of pictures and blueprints of a cruise ship. And Cassandra was the one who continued the explanation.
"The BSAA tracked down the last route of the victim's whereabouts. The trail leads to a cruise ship. There is currently a party being held by Colleges to celebrate victory in a scientific competition. Most worryingly, Dominic's nephew who is also there has been invited to attend the party."
"Great! So how long does the party start?"
"Around 7 pm. At least that's what one of our members told me who had infiltrated, or you could say disguised as an invited guest. Just in case, he called me on a certain frequency."
Chris instantly understood the situation from their explanation.
"Okay, I think I know the mission and what for. So now..."
Unfortunately, there was a loud crash on the ship they were traveling on. Maybe not a collision to be precise, but...