On their way to the headquarters, the car was completely silent, but their minds did not calm. Mark broke the deadly silence.

  Mark: Do you know, Black Mask, what the name of the headquarters is?

  Chris: No need for formalities, my name is Chris.

  Mark: Great name anyway, so what is the headquarters called?

  Chris: It is called the headquarters at Eagle Headquarters.

  Ace: Eagle is a childish name.

  Mark (in a sharp tone): Do not underestimate them. It was named Eagle because their protection has high vision and extremely fast speed to respond to attacks very quickly. The funny thing is I wanted to work there… to secure a decent life for my family, but they left.

  Silence fell, and after seven hours, everyone was tired except Chris, who was fully focused on his goal.

  Chris: Listen, at the last station we will stop to take a break, your expressions have become dead from exhaustion.

  Chris started laughing loudly.

  Chris (laughing): Look at Ace’s face; it has become old… my stomach hurts from laughing.

  Everyone laughed at Ace, but Ace had a different opinion.

  Ace: So I am old? I will show you, you robot!

  Ace was next to the driver and jumped to the back seat toward Chris, and they started fighting.

  Mark: Ace, be careful, you almost caused an accident, you old man!

  Ace: Old man? You idiot with a weird face!

  Kevin: I am grateful I am not with them.

  Chris, Ace, and Mark: Shut up, you nerd!

  After a while of fighting, they arrived at the station, and in the middle of the shops there was a hotel. Chris and the others entered the hotel. The hotel was decayed from chaos and dirt.

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  Ace: It reminded me of a horror movie I watched 20 years ago.

  Chris (mocking): Don’t be afraid, when they see your face, you will be the scary one, old man.

  Kevin: Oh my god, 20 years! Chris and I were children.

  But Ace did not accept.

  Ace: Guys, I haven’t even turned 40 yet, so spare me, and even 40 years is considered young. Are you crazy? Anyway, waiter, how much is a night here?

  Waiter: It will cost your life. The place is dangerous, so I advise you to sleep in one room.

  Chris: Don’t worry, we will all sleep in separate rooms.

  Waiter: Okay, I warned you. I will check the system to see if there are available rooms for you.

  The waiter started searching for available rooms in the system.

  Waiter: I apologize, but there is only one room available, I apologize, I apologize.

  Ace looked at everyone sarcastically.

  Ace: It seems you will have to share the room with the old man. (laughs)

  Mark: I don’t care anymore. Whether I sleep with an animal or an old man, I want to sleep. Today was full of unbelievable events.

  Chris: Okay, we will take the room. We want the room key.

  Waiter: It is room 308.

  Chris took the key and headed to the room to sleep for a day that will determine the fate of the city.

  They slept until 7:30 a.m. Chris woke up while the others were in deep sleep, went to wash his face, and then went to wake them. Everyone started preparing for the decisive day that will determine whether they succeed or fail.

  Mark went to fill the car with fuel and prepare it to be fully ready, while everyone else prepared for the decisive day. Excitement filled the atmosphere.

  Ace wandered and saw a man sitting in a garage full of weapons. Ace went to him to see the weapons he owned. Ace saw a sniper and wanted it badly.

  Ace: What is the price of this sniper?

  Weapon Owner: I was going to sell it, but it is rare. If you want it, pay 150,000.

  Ace: But it’s expensive, man. I have experience. Can you give it to me for free? The city situation is catastrophic.

  Weapon Owner: Take it for free.

  Ace took the sniper and left, but stopped after hearing something he did not expect to hear.

  Weapon Owner: Good luck, Officer Ace. I do not know, maybe your rank has risen. This is the last news I have about you.

  Ace froze in place from shock. Someone had discovered him for the first time!

  Ace: Who are you? This is the first time I see you!

  Weapon Owner: Have you forgotten David at this speed?

  Ace: David!!! What are you doing here? Weren’t you dead?

  David: I faked my death like you did, and for the same reason, but you found the man who can help you achieve your goal and uncover the lies of the world. But I alone did not expect someone like Black Mask; he is exceptional.

  Ace felt sad toward his friend.

  Ace: David, you were not just a friend. You were the brother my mother never gave me. Why don’t you join us? It is better for you.

  David: Will the man with you agree? I don’t think so, he is cautious. But where will you go?

  Ace: We are going toward the headquarters to save the city, and yesterday, I think we destroyed two or three bases.

  David dropped his cigarette from shock.

  David: Two or three bases!!! This is insane. It would take days, no, months. How?!

  Ace: Because Black Mask is our leader. I am in a hurry. You know where the headquarters is. See you later.

  David: I will come to help you. You go ahead. Goodbye.

  David to himself: Black Mask is an interesting man. I cannot wait to see this genius.

  They got in the car, and everyone was fully ready.

  Chris: The decisive moment has come.

  On the way to the headquarters, Mark noticed something.

  Mark: It seems we will arrive in half an hour. Get ready. A decisive moment is ahead.

  After half an hour, Mark stopped, and the headquarters was slightly far away, and what happened was catastrophic.