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Chapter 13 - Ch 13: The first mission

Arjun's voice crackled through the phone, his gratitude evident as he addressed Surya, "Hey, thanks for coming on board. Now, do me a favor and check your phone. I've just sent you something important."

Surya's curiosity piqued, he glanced at his screen, finding Arjun still connected on the other end. With a tap, he opened the message, revealing a link with Arjun's instruction to click. 

With a sense of anticipation, Surya followed the directive, watching as a PDF file began to download onto his device.

His heart quickened with each passing second as he opened the file, his eyes widening in surprise as he beheld the contents.

"A flight ticket?" he exclaimed, a mixture of excitement and apprehension coursing through him. 

Surya's brow furrowed in confusion as he processed Arjun's unexpected directive. "But why the rush? I can't just leave my mother, especially with her operation scheduled for tomorrow," he voiced his concern, his tone tinged with worry.

Arjun's response was swift and reassuring, "I understand your situation, but trust me, this is urgent. Once you complete the task at the designated location, you'll have plenty of time to return before your mother's operation. Don't worry about a thing, just catch that flight as soon as possible." 

Though hesitant, Surya found solace in Arjun's confident words. With a deep breath, he resolved to follow through.

Quickly gathering his belongings, he made a mental note to inform the hospital staff of his temporary absence.

As he rushed to the airport, his mind buzzed with anticipation and apprehension, unsure of what awaited him at his destination but determined to see the mission through.

With a sense of urgency, he hurried to the airport, determined to catch his flight. After a smooth landing at the designated location, he stepped outside the bustling airport terminal, only to find a mysterious message waiting for him.

Intrigued, he tapped on the link, which activated the GPS on his phone. Following the digital directions, he found himself navigating the winding streets until he reached the secluded backside of a remote building.

As he stood before the unfamiliar structure, his phone buzzed with an incoming call from an unknown number, sending a shiver of anticipation down his spine.

With a mixture of curiosity and apprehension, he answered the call, wondering what awaited him on the other end of the line.

He answered the call, and to his surprise, it was Arjun on the other end. Arjun's voice, calm yet authoritative, instructed Surya,

"Now, head towards the green dustbin directly in front of you. You'll find a bag inside."

Without hesitation, Surya followed Arjun's directive, making his way to the specified dustbin. With a quick glance around to ensure privacy, he reached inside and retrieved a dark blue bag.

Its weight was substantial, hinting at its contents, but Surya refrained from inspecting further until he was in a more secure location.

As he stepped away from the dustbin, Surya prepared to ask Arjun about the bag's significance and what lay within.

However, before he could utter a word, the line went dead, leaving him with more questions than answers.

Amidst the contents of the bag, a phone suddenly rang, its shrill tone piercing the air.

Surya's heart raced as he cautiously sifted through the electronic devices until his fingers closed around the ringing phone. With a sense of trepidation, he answered the call, only to hear Arjun's voice on the other end.

"From now on, we'll communicate through this untraceable mobile," Arjun declared firmly. "Listen carefully to my instructions."

Surya nodded, his attention fully captured as Arjun directed him to don a cap from the bag and connect the ear pods to the phone. With each step, the mystery deepened, leaving Surya on edge.

As the ear pods clicked into place, Arjun's voice continued through the line, guiding Surya to a tablet-like device nestled within the bag.

"Carefully, now," Arjun instructed, "open the device."

Surya followed Arjun's guidance, but before he could inquire about the password, Arjun anticipated his question. "Use your date of birth as the password," Arjun commanded.

With a mixture of awe and apprehension, Surya complied, entering his date of birth and watching as the device unlocked before him.

It was then that Surya realized the extent of Arjun's capabilities, leaving him with a sense of unease. As the device sprang to life, a GPS map illuminated the screen, indicating a set of coordinates.

Without hesitation, Surya understood that this was just the beginning of a journey shrouded in secrecy and danger. 

Arjun's voice crackled through the phone, guiding Surya step by step. "Now, head toward the designated location," he instructed, his words laced with urgency.

"Now tap on the button located at the top right corner of the device."

Following Arjun's guidance, Surya pressed the button, and to his amazement, a three-dimensional interface materialized before him.

The device transformed his surroundings into a digital landscape, revealing his present location with astonishing accuracy.

But that wasn't all—it also displayed the people around him, rendered in an eerie infrared vision.

Surya's heart raced as he realized the power at his fingertips. Arjun's voice returned, cutting through the silence. "You can use this device to locate people nearby," he explained calmly.

"It will prove invaluable for covert operations, such as the task you're about to undertake."

As Surya reached the designated location, Arjun's voice crackled through the phone once more, guiding him with precision.

"Open the bag and carefully retrieve the white box," Arjun instructed.

With a sense of urgency, Surya complied, his fingers trembling slightly as he lifted the box from its confines.

As he opened the box, a multitude of mini cameras greeted his gaze, their sleek design hinting at their advanced capabilities.

Arjun's voice continued, cool and composed, "You'll need to attach these cameras to specific locations, as indicated on your device."

"From what I can see, there's no one around you at the moment. Once you've double-checked the coordinates, proceed to the location and install the cameras swiftly."

"But remember, press the button behind each camera before attaching them. Time is of the essence, Surya. Act swiftly and discreetly, before anyone catches wind of your presence."

As Surya entered the area, his eyes scanned the surroundings, pinpointing the locations where he was to attach the mini cameras as indicated by the device.

With precision and stealth, he moved from spot to spot, securing each camera in place with practiced efficiency.

The weight of his mission hung heavy in the air, driving him forward with a sense of purpose.

Just as he completed the task, Arjun's voice crackled through the phone once more, urging him to climb the crumbled building before him.

Surya hesitated, his eyes tracing the jagged edges of the dilapidated structure. "But there are no stairs," he pointed out, a note of uncertainty creeping into his voice.

Arjun's response was swift, laced with a hint of challenge. "I thought you were a professional stuntman," he remarked. "Surely you're capable of such a small task."

Upon hearing Arjun's instruction, Surya took a moment to gather his resolve, his eyes scanning the building before him as he plotted a course to the top.

With careful calculation, he mapped out a route, identifying handholds and footholds amidst the crumbling facade.

With each step, he felt the weight of the task ahead pressing down upon him, but his determination remained unwavering.

With steady focus, he began the ascent, his movements fluid and deliberate as he navigated the precarious terrain.

As he reached the summit, Surya's breaths came in steady rhythm, his heart pounding with a mixture of adrenaline and anticipation.

With a steady hand, he reached into the bag and retrieved the camera, flicking the switch to power it on as instructed by Arjun.

"Now, film the surrounding area," Arjun's voice commanded through the phone, cutting through the silence of the night.

Surya obeyed without hesitation, the lens of the camera capturing the scene below with meticulous detail. With each sweeping motion, he fulfilled his role in Arjun's enigmatic plan.

Arjun was able to access the video footage from that camera as he modified it. With Arjun's guidance, Surya meticulously captured the surrounding area using the camera, ensuring that every detail was documented with clarity.

Satisfied with the footage, Arjun instructed Surya to carefully conceal the bag containing the camera and depart for the airport without delay.

Following Arjun's directive, Surya concealed the bag in a discreet location, his movements swift and deliberate as he ensured it remained hidden from prying eyes.

With one last glance to confirm its obscurity, he made his way to the airport, his mind buzzing with a mix of anticipation and apprehension.

As Surya arrived at the airport, a message notification jolted him from his thoughts.

With trembling fingers, he opened the message on the new phone provided by Arjun, his eyes widening in surprise at the contents.

Before him lay the digital representation of his ticket, the gateway to his journey homeward illuminated on the screen.

A surge of gratitude washed over Surya as he realized the extent of Arjun's assistance, his heart brimming with a newfound sense of hope. With a deep breath, he made his way to the departure gate.

As Surya settled back into the familiarity of home, a sense of relief washed over him, albeit briefly, knowing that the operation to save his mother was imminent.

With the weight of anticipation bearing down on him, he allowed himself a moment of respite, seeking solace in the comfort of familiar surroundings.

However, his brief reprieve was interrupted by a notification on his phone—a notification that brought both surprise and relief.

A significant sum of money had been deposited into his account, enough to cover the hefty medical bills and even the monthly interest on his debts.

It was a gesture of generosity that left Surya both grateful and bewildered, his mind racing with unanswered questions.

With a sense of urgency, Surya wasted no time in settling his mother's medical bills in full, ensuring that she would receive the care she so desperately needed without delay.

With each transaction, a weight was lifted from his shoulders, replaced by a glimmer of hope for his mother's recovery.

He then checked his phone again and saw another message from an unknown number. Upon opening it, he found a link containing his flight tickets for the next day's flight.

He decided that he would think about it after his mother's operation.

As he made his way to the ICU room, his heart heavy with worry and anticipation, he was met by the sight of his sister waiting outside.

Her eyes were filled with a mixture of concern and curiosity as she embraced him tightly, her voice trembling with emotion as she asked the question that weighed heavily on her mind.

"How did you get that much money?" she inquired, her gaze searching his face for answers.