death of hope

Chapter 1015 "Psionic Storm" (89) Operation Preparation

"There's nothing left on the roof. Let's go down and take a look."

Dimitri used the key to activate the engineering elevator, leading everyone down to a floor in the middle of the building.
The height here isn't as exaggeratedly towering as the rooftops, and the wind is much weaker, but it's still enough to bring most of the city into view.

Nikolai's statement is true; the building's exterior insulation and glass curtain wall are not yet completed.

The building's reinforced concrete structure, along with a large amount of protruding or recessed stainless steel scaffolding, was exposed to the elements. Due to prolonged neglect, the tarpaulins and plastic coatings used for construction had long been corroded and broken by strong winds and acid rain.
Such a location—with moderate height, cluttered layout, and low reflectivity—is exactly what snipers prefer.

Paul took out a rangefinder, measured the distance between the location and the intended target, and confirmed it was within the accuracy range of a heavy sniper rifle. He nodded. "This plan is feasible..."

Nikolai added, "The beauty of this place is that the shooter has a good view looking down, while the bodyguard has difficulty finding the shooter's exact location looking up. There are thousands of such suitable sniping spots in the middle of the building. Setting up a few dummies and fake guns can confuse the enemy's reconnaissance."

Paul thought for a moment and then asked, "If I were in charge of the senator's bodyguard team, I would also deploy snipers here, but that would lead to a car crash."

“On the day the plan is executed, we’ll definitely take them down.” Nikolai pointed to a steel plate on the scaffolding that was partially covered by tarpaulin:
"The initial plan is to lie prone and set up the gun here. We have the best sniper and a perfect firing position; it's a sure thing!"

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"The best~ truly~" Nikolai's words of praise were very pleasing to Takiya Rimi.
She added smugly, "But for me alone, this condition is good for setting up a gun."

For a top-notch marksman like me, a former Olympic athlete, this distance and wind conditions aren't difficult, but for a rookie sniper, it's still way too advanced!

Donya snorted coldly, saying nothing aloud but thinking to herself, "(Someone complimented you on your weight, and you unlucky woman are already getting all cocky...)"
A while ago, the two female agents made up and went shopping together like best friends. Later, they started fighting again because of Paul's jealousy.

Ando Shuichi squinted and chuckled, "Takiya-nee is still as confident and domineering as ever~"

"Stop being sarcastic, Xiao An. What you're trying to say isn't domineering, but 'pride'."

Rimi Takiya confidently patted her chest; "I'm the strongest sniper in the organization. I blew the head off the president of Sanada Corporation from two kilometers away. I have the right to be proud. Bring it on if you dare!"

Tonya frowned and glared at Takiya Rimi, noticing that she was puffing out her chest and showing off her figure to Paul, and instantly became jealous;
(Wow, you Japanese girl... You're so petite and you dare to show this off?! Watch mine!)

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In an instant, a kind of competitive spirit that was both absurd and childish, yet extremely primal and pure, surged up, and Donya pretended to wipe her sweat as she spoke;

"Suddenly I feel...so hot~"

"Hot?" Dmitri looked puzzled, listening to the whistling wind in his ears, feeling a bit cold even in his softshell tactical jacket.

"It's really hot," Tonya said, unzipping her coat and undershirt, straightening her back as she boldly flaunted her impressive figure.
(Alright! You blonde... showing off your big boobs, huh? How about we compare abs?!) Takiya Rimi raised an eyebrow, her face also showing a defiant look;
"It's so hot~" She followed suit and pulled open her shirt to show off her figure.

In what was supposed to be a serious and formal occasion, a bizarre scene unfolded.

A blonde Slavic beauty and a dark-haired Japanese beauty suddenly started a showdown;

Donya stood tall and proud, showing off her big, white, soft buttocks, while Takiya Rimi flaunted her low body fat percentage and defined abdominal muscles, like two peacocks displaying their tails, vying for attention and neither willing to concede to the other.

"Wow, the…"

"Oh dear..."

"A generous gift of crabs..."

Ando, ​​Sergei, and Dmitry stared wide-eyed, not blinking, almost spitting out nosebleeds.

Nikolai and Drizzt awkwardly turned their heads away, while Paul covered his face, indicating that he refused to watch.

Two of the organization's elite female agents, in an attempt to attract his attention, acted childishly, competing and vying for his affections—it was unbearable to watch… He was internally devastated.
(This is an important and dangerous mission... What are these two doing...?)
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Nikolai broke the awkward silence, patting Twisted Fate on the shoulder: "Hey, Twisted Fate, why haven't you said anything? Didn't you sleep well last night?" Sergei snorted: "Pointy Ears, showing off again, thinking he's so cool~"

Trist ignored the bearded man: "I'm not saying anything because your plan is sound. Just do it this way, if Paul has no objections."

Unlike the bearded man, Nikolai had no prejudice against alien races or the Eldar. Once he joined the organization, he was one of the Zerg, and he spoke to Drizzt in a friendly manner.

"There is no perfect plan in this world. We can only rely on the collective wisdom of many people. Old Cui, you are the strongest psionicist in the organization. It would be even better if you could help improve it."

Before Trist could speak, Paul shook his head: "The senator has a top-notch security team, which must include anti-psychic experts. If we send Old Trist to handle this, it's very likely that the operation will be exposed, making the other side more prepared."

“Yes, Paul is right. To avoid being discovered, it's better not to use psionic powers. Traditional (assassination) methods are safer.”

As he said this, Drizzt's expression was a little strange, as if he was worried that some secret had been discovered, and he let out a long sigh of relief:

“Sometimes, the less you do, the less likely you are to make a mistake… That way, if things change and the other side’s psychic experts intervene, I can just retaliate.”

"Look, that's what you call professional!" Nikolai gave a thumbs up.

"I'm telling you, Lao Cui,"

Paul glanced at Tristan's forehead, which was beaded with cold sweat; "Are you alright?"

"Hey! Here it comes! The pointy-eared hunk has turned into an elf girl, and he's uncomfortable for a few days every month~" Sergei said sarcastically.

"I...I'm fine..."

Trist's forehead was covered in even more cold sweat, and he stammered, "I just used my powers too much recently, so I'm a little tired."

"Thank you for your hard work, Lao Cui,"

Paul patted the other man on the shoulder, having no doubt whatsoever about this seasoned elite officer and his dear old comrade-in-arms.

"Why didn't anyone ask for my opinion? I have an important question!" Sergei raised his hand, like a primary school student eager to answer.

"Speak!" Paul was speechless at this drunken bum.

“There are construction monitoring cameras everywhere here,” Sergei said, pointing to the equipment on the cantilever beam.
"If we just swagger in here to scout things out, won't we be seen naked? Also, construction sites keep big dogs. What if they smell us and start barking?"

Paul shook his head helplessly: "Hey Lao Xie... is this your problem? Can we drink a little less?"

"No way," the bearded man replied immediately.

Paul sighed. He wasn't worried at all about the question Sergei had raised, because Nikolai, that old fox, was known for his meticulousness and was unlikely to make a basic mistake.

“You’ve been looked down upon, haven’t you?” Nikolai wasn’t angry; he just laughed heartily.

"I am old, but not to the point of dementia."
The guardhouse at the unfinished building had long been equipped with informants and malware, allowing security guards to see fake surveillance footage. As for the large dogs kept on the construction site, they were all fed dog food laced with laxatives, leaving them so weak they couldn't even stand, let alone bark.

"That's good, I'm all set~" Sergei said, then unscrewed the bottle and started chugging it down again.

"Very well, that's enough for today. This is the first site reconnaissance; we'll need to come back a few more times to refine the plan," Paul said, looking around.
"We must make good use of the surrounding environment, such as ventilation ducts, security centers, and transformers. On the day of the operation, the streets will definitely be full of cops and bodyguards, so we must prepare contingency plans."

Nikolai looked at Takiya Rimi, Dmitri, and Ando Shuichi, three elite operators who had been through countless trials and were deeply trusted by him:
"Don't worry, when it comes to assassination missions, our New Sapporo branch is the most professional. Just don't hold us back!"