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Chapter 109: Active Plot
The revelation that Bishop planned to capture Anna and force her to activate the artifacts hung in the air like poison. Jacob felt rage building in his chest, the kind of cold fury that had made him legendary on battlefields across the continent. They were not just planning to use Anna as a tool—they intended to weaponize her guardian abilities against her own homeland."We need to get you somewhere safe," Jacob said immediately, already running through locations that might offer adequate protection. "Somewhere Bishop cannot reach you.""No," Anna replied firmly, her initial shock at seeing her uncle's betrayal transforming into steely determination. "Running solves nothing. We need to stop this invasion, and that requires both of us working together."The surveillance feed continued showing the conspirators discussing logistics and timelines. Bishop was explaining how the artifact activation would work—Anna would be kept sedated but conscious, her mystical abilities channeled through
Chapter 108: The Meeting
Anna stared at her uncle's face on the surveillance monitor, unable to process what she was seeing. Kelvin Tate had been at her wedding. He had congratulated her and Jacob, smiled warmly, and offered what seemed like genuine happiness for their union. And all the while he was working with the people planning to destroy everything."Are you certain?" Jacob asked gently, though he could see the facial recognition software had made a positive match with ninety-eight percent confidence."It is him," Anna said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I recognize that suit. I gave it to him for his birthday two years ago."Jacob placed his hand on her shoulder, offering silent support while his mind raced through the implications. If Kelvin Tate was involved in the conspiracy, how much did the rest of Anna's family know? Was her grandfather Ben also compromised, or had he been kept in the dark about his son-in-law's treason?The surveillance feed showed the assembled conspirators taking seats ar
Chapter 107: Stakeout
Jacob made the decision to establish a permanent surveillance position within an hour of discovering Bishop's underground fortress. The abandoned industrial complex provided numerous vantage points where observers could maintain visual contact with the facility's entrances without being detected themselves.They chose a partially collapsed warehouse three hundred meters from the main entrance to Bishop's compound. The building's structural damage made it appear too dangerous for occupation, which meant no one would investigate their presence. Leo's team reinforced the interior sections they needed while leaving the exterior looking as decrepit as before."We need to document everyone," Jacob said as they set up the surveillance equipment. "Every face, every vehicle, every piece of equipment entering or leaving. Build a complete picture of Bishop's organization."Anna helped position cameras at strategic angles, ensuring they captured clear images of anyone approaching the facility. Mi
Chapter 106: Following the Trail
Jacob's concern about Marcus detecting the tracker proved unfounded during the first twelve hours of surveillance. The red dot on their monitoring screen moved steadily northward through Seron's outskirts, following back roads and rural highways that suggested Marcus was being cautious but not actively trying to lose potential followers."He stopped," Leo announced from his position at the tracking station. "Small town about sixty kilometers from here. The signal has been stationary for twenty minutes."Anna leaned over Leo's shoulder to examine the map display. "What is in that location?""A gas station and convenience store," Leo replied, pulling up satellite imagery. "Nothing that would indicate significance. He is probably refueling and getting supplies before continuing."Jacob studied the imagery carefully, looking for anything that might indicate an ambush or trap. But the location appeared genuinely mundane—a simple roadside stop that travelers would naturally use during a lon
Chapter 105: Strategic Release
Leo's announcement about five hundred hidden Argo soldiers transformed the interrogation room's atmosphere from tense to apocalyptic. Jacob stood perfectly still for several long seconds, processing the implications while his mind raced through tactical scenarios."How did you confirm this?" Jacob asked, his voice dangerously calm."Facial recognition software running on security cameras throughout the city," Leo explained, pulling out his tablet to show the data. "I cross-referenced visitors entering Seron over the past three months against Argo military databases. The matches are undeniable—these are trained soldiers posing as civilians."Anna moved closer to examine the tablet screen, seeing dozens of faces tagged with military identification codes. Young men of fighting age, all entering the city through different points of entry over an extended period. The infiltration had been systematic and carefully orchestrated."They are preparing for internal sabotage," Jacob said, unders
Chapter 104: Bigger Conspiracy
Jacob stood frozen, the weight of Marcus's revelation crushing down on him like a physical force. Verons Heis's brother. The memory surfaced unbidden—a brutal engagement in the northern mountains ten years ago, when Jacob's unit had been ambushed by Argo special forces. The enemy commander had been skillful, ruthless, pushing Jacob's team to their absolute limits."His brother was leading a massacre of civilians," Jacob said quietly, more to himself than to Marcus or Anna. "Three villages burned. Women and children executed. I stopped him.""You killed him," Marcus corrected. "In single combat, according to the reports that reached my father. Verons has been obsessed with avenging that death ever since. This is not just about Seron for him anymore. It is personal."Anna squeezed Jacob's hand, understanding immediately how this complicated everything. They were not just facing a military invasion or a conspiracy to steal artifacts. They were dealing with a powerful enemy driven by pers
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