In a crowded hall waiting for the moment of the explosion, dozens of children of various ages gathered, some of them not hiding their tension and some of them hardened features, staring at each other, watching a fate test that they had never experienced before. Voices fill the place, chaos, shouts and side talks, until it became difficult to discern any whisper amidst this rising noise.
The hall itself was majestic, its faded walls, and its white lights cast a faint shadow on the children's faces. And in those dark corners the teachers stood following with closer looks, as if they were measuring the strength of these juniors before starting any fight. Among them, Mrs. Shaimaa popped out, her face hardened and her eyes gleaming with a strange luster blending between hatred and anticipation, silently following the children deadly, hiding something suspicious behind that appearance.
On the other end of the hall, Mr. Morris stood quietly talking with his assistant Mr. Tai, the tone of the conversation was faint but there was rigor and concern:
Maurice (seriously clear): "What are your expectations, Tae How will this test be "
Tae (meditating on the kids): "I think five of them might survive… but only four."
Maurice (sternly): "We have to assemble the whole team, with no exceptions."
Tae (with obvious wonder): "What do you mean Don't you mean… Bang !"
Maurice (confidently): "Yes, his strength is not underestimated, Tae, we must take advantage of it."
Tae (startled and warned): "You realize that Bang is under strict guard. States classify our organization as a security risk, and only a few world presidents protect us; because we offer them our services in secret. Trying to get him out of prison will cause us a disaster."
Maurice (with a cunning and calm smile): "You don't have to worry. I will not ask for his release of course. But I sent him a clear message. I ordered him to go out and join us... He'll know how to find us."
Amidst this talk, a sudden silence pervaded the hall, a silence akin to a darkness that clouded the whole place. All eyes are directed towards the woman who has taken up the platform, a woman with sharp features and eyes as if they are arrows that penetrate the darkness, all her details suggest an imposing force. She stood stiffly, as the lights on her face shone, her eyes sparkling with cold shine, as if challenging everyone.
The woman (with a stern voice and a cold tone): "Calm!"
With one word, the hall dwelled, and the rigid bodies slowly caught their breath. Her voice was enough to stir in awe even in the most firm hearts. She stood meditating on the presence as if weighing their strength, and then supplemented her speech with a tone as alarming:
"Today is a day of difference in your lives. From now, I announce the beginning of the selection tests for members of special intervention units. Who doesn't have the courage, who can't bear the consequences… Let's withdraw now, because we won't have mercy on anyone."
Then a huge man, with a terrifying aura, advanced beside her, his gaze sharp as a dark-colored sword, his voice deep as an echo shooting out from the depths of the unknown:
The man (in a threatening warning tone): "Only the strong will remain. We'll get rid of 70% of you, the weak have no place here."
The woman looked back at the people present, as if checking their reactions before following in a calm voice that was almost poisonous:
Woman: "Are you guys ready "
A state of tension and horror dominated the place, some faces began to retreat, and there are those who have gone through their forces in front of awe. However, about a hundred of them remained steadfast, standing firm, staring at the woman with a hidden challenge. Among them stood Sun, Mr. Morris's son, ready without hesitation, a mass of hardness hiding behind her a stern ambition.
The woman (with remarkable satisfaction): "Okay. who have retreated… will not be allowed to enter the organization again. The rest consists of two phases: strength and skill. Now, they chose your partners for the first part."
The children began to choose their close friends, while the anxious gazes shot through some of them's eyes. They chose in silence, their faces mixed between enthusiasm and fear. After they were done, the majestic man advanced in a mocking tone
Man: "I saved your faces. The first test will be a fight between you to death( Every two close friends will fight) . Underground, in the blood milks… Only one survivor of each confrontation will remain. And whoever thinks about surrendering… we will turn his body into a punching bag."
At that moment, the eyes began to change, some children were throwing their friends anxiously, regret clouding their gazes, as if they had retreated in the decision to choose their partners. As for the rest, their auras were changing, fear becoming dominant, turning into heavy silence.
The woman (firmly): "It is forbidden for teachers to accompany testers. Now, follow me… We'll take the plane to the test site in the blood beads of India."
The woman walked out, dread filling the hall, children following her with steps burdened with anxiety. Sun stepped forward first of them, walking steadily, as if nothing shook him. He stepped like she was carrying the burden of the decision, as if he knew what was waiting for him, while behind him the others sneaked hearts that their pulse quickened in fear of what might be their fate.
Maurice (with a confident smile that turns towards Tae): "Looks like we're going to witness the strongest group in the intervention units this year."
Tae (with a bit of admiration): "That's expected. Mr. Akai has appointed the leadership of the woman they accept with a pagoda blackdown, no one escapes her grasp."
As for Mrs. Shaimaa, she was watching remotely, her eyes holding a dark light that saluted with mysterious joy, conversing to herself in whisper: "Finally… This day has come."
Note :
The "Intervention Units" organization is an illegal force that operates independently, and has been recognized by a few countries, while other countries have classified it as a criminal organization. The organization carries out its tasks with firmness and determination to eradicate all forms of crime, whether murder, robbery or gang activities. Its reputation soon extended to conquer all over the world, where criminals and outlaws fear to confront it.
The organization takes a rigorous approach to the training of its members, requiring junior members, the majority of whom are children, to pass deadly tests aimed at refining their skills and training them in sophisticated killing techniques. After passing these tests, they undergo years of rigorous training and remain under strict control so that they can master combat techniques.
The intervention units consist of multiple teams, each with its own functions and specializations. Stand out among them are strong teams such as "Maurice Squad" and "Big One Squad", but the most prominent and most threatening band is "Oga Squad", which poses a major threat to the families of hired killers and international gangs.
The leader of this organization is headed by the mysterious leader "Akai", who manages operations with precision and firmness. The organization has chosen to take Africa as its main headquarters, having received official recognition from North African countries and some European countries, and has been regarded as an officially recognized authority in the fight against crime. In contrast, most Asian States and the continent of America have refused to recognize them, viewing them as a source of concern and imminent danger, which we will learn about in the coming chapters.