With their plan in place, the group gathered their supplies and prepared to leave the safety of the Ghost Troupe camp. Kaito felt a mix of excitement and anxiety as they moved through the woods, heading toward Synthetica City. The trees around them began to thin, and the sounds of the forest faded, replaced by the distant hum of the city.
As they approached the outskirts of Synthetica, Kaito could feel the tension in the air. The city loomed ahead, a sprawling mass of concrete and steel, filled with the oppressive weight of the government they were about to confront. He could see the tall buildings that housed the corrupt officials and the guards patrolling the streets.
Orion led the way, guiding the group through the back alleys and side streets to avoid detection. Kaito stayed close to Lyra, their hands brushing against each other as they moved. He felt a sense of comfort in her presence, knowing they were fighting for the same cause.
As they reached a vantage point overlooking the main headquarters, Orion signaled for the group to stop. They crouched behind a wall, peering down at the heavily guarded building. Kaito's heart raced as he took in the sight.
"Okay, listen up," Orion said, his voice low. "We're going to split into teams. Kaito, you and Lyra will take the east side. Your job is to disable the security cameras and create a distraction. The rest of us will move in from the north and west."
Kaito nodded, feeling the weight of the responsibility. "Got it. We'll do our part."
Orion looked at each member of the group, his expression serious. "Remember, this is about freedom for everyone. We fight for those who can't fight for themselves. Let's do this."
With that, they set off, moving swiftly and quietly toward their designated positions. Kaito and Lyra crept along the side of the building, their hearts pounding in anticipation. As they approached the first set of cameras, Kaito felt a rush of adrenaline.
"Okay, here we go," he whispered, pulling out the small device they had prepared to disable the cameras. Lyra stood close, her eyes scanning the area for any signs of guards.
Kaito focused on the camera, his hands steady as he activated the device. A soft beep echoed in the silence, and the camera flickered before going dark. "One down," he said, feeling a surge of triumph.
Lyra smiled, her eyes shining with excitement. "Let's keep going."
They moved quickly, disabling cameras one by one. Kaito felt a sense of empowerment with each success. They were making progress, and he could sense the momentum building.