Chapter 23: A Plan in Motion
The shelter hummed with quiet activity as Adam, Evelyn, Vince, and Lauren shuffled through an old map of the city. Lauren's large frame made the small room seem like a small, cozy place, and it was both exciting and comforting.
"Chapter nine," Lauren jabbed her finger at the map. This was the next project. "
Evelyn's face lit up, she studied the situation. "But it's good to be safe, if we get into trouble This is the last thing we should do. "
Adam stepped forward with a sharp look. "That's why we won't bother. Lauren, you know their rotations, their defense patterns - everything. If we can time it right, we can kill them before they know what to do."
Lauren nodded. "I can get you in. But once we get in, you have to move quickly. They'll be hanging around when there's trouble. "
Adam said, "I'd rather not be there." "A smile tugged at his lips. We'll go in, destroy their stuff and get out before they pay."
Vince folded his arms, a look of doubt on his face. "And how will it end?" Iron Claw doesn't just sit back and let this movie go. "
Adam's system slows down, foreshadowing the results and dangers.
Adam looked at Evelyn. "There you are come in While Lauren and I run the office, you and Vince will create the alternatives. Kill their armies, drive out their soldiers. Keep the forecast. "
Evelyn just nodded. "Okay. But if you misunderstand this, don't think I'll let you go. "
"Noted," Adam said with a laugh.
Work began under cover of darkness. Adam and Lauren ran through the industrial area, their movements precise and silent. Lauren's knowledge of the area was invaluable - she led the way They travel through narrow streets and service roads, and can easily avoid inspections.
When they reached the logistics center, Adam's system highlighted the main targets: control panels, transport vehicles, and storage tanks full of fuel.
Adam took out a set of magical runes and carefully placed them on the main control panel. "These are frying their entire system," he whispered.
Lauren nodded and continued Watch Adam work. "Once you're up and running, it'll take weeks to rebuild the place."
"That's the idea," Adam replied with a satisfied tone.
Meanwhile, Evelyn and Vince had done their dirty work. A small convoy carrying equipment for Operation Northern Iron Claw was destroyed by the flames, thanks to the well-placed explosives.
Guild forces moved in to respond, their attention divided between the burning convoy and the lie. The information Vince had planted on the black market.
"Do you think they'll buy it?" Vince asked as they pulled into a driveway.
Evelyn laughed. "If they don't, we'll find them soon enough."
Back at the delivery center, Adam put the last run on the stack of delivery boxes. His system displayed a countdown that marked every second like a beat in his chest.
"For the time being," he said, looking at Lauren.
Slipping out as the first gas burst The power panels were consumed by the flames, and a chain reaction caused the fuel tanks to explode in midair. The ground shook beneath their feet, and alarms blared in the distance.
"Beautiful," Lauren whispered as they disappeared into the shadows.
Back at the warehouse, the air was electric. Evelyn and Vince walked a few steps behind Adam and Lauren, looking calm and happy
"That's good," Evelyn said. throwing her things on the sofa. They never saw us coming.
Adam checked his system and checked the updated reports. We have rounded up their operations and divided their forces. This is the beginning of the end for Iron Claw."
Lauren folded her arms, a satisfied smile on her face. "You have the heart, Walker. I'll give it to you. But don't be mean, Victor isn't the kind of person who turns and dies."
"I hope so" Adam said sharply. "Because the next moves are the ones that will break him. "
For the first time in weeks, Adam felt they had won. The tide had turned, and Iron Claw was finally on the defensive.
But in his mind he knew it wasn't over yet. The teams would pay, and when they did, so would the rest.