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"Get ready!" Lin En whispered to the team members, "We'll take the initiative and suppress them."

Before the security guards could fully close in, Lin En suddenly leaped from behind the wall and quickly opened fire, aiming directly at the shoulder of the leading security guard. The sound of the gunshot pierced the silence, echoing throughout the basement, and the security guard fell to the ground. Lin En seized the opportunity to quickly leap to his side and directly hit another security guard in the abdomen with the butt of his rifle.

"Hurry! Don't hesitate!" Lynn ordered loudly, and the other team members followed suit, relying on lightning-fast movements to quickly knock down the remaining enemies.

However, this wasn't the only challenge to their successful retreat. The gunfire and the intensity of the fighting had already alerted other areas of the base. Just seconds later, Lin heard more footsteps coming from further away. Clearly, the enemy had begun mobilizing more forces.

"Quick! Retreat!" Lin En gave the order and led the team members to rush towards the entrance.

As they ran, suddenly, several violent explosions erupted from the other end of the basement. Immediately afterwards, the surrounding walls began to shake violently, and smoke billowed everywhere. Lin En instinctively dove to the side, pulling his team members quickly out of the way. It turned out that the enemy had activated some kind of trap, attempting to block their retreat route with an explosion.

"We have to go through this passage!" Lin En quickly commanded, leading the team to quickly pass through another exit. As the alarms continued to intensify, the tension in the factory grew heavier, and every step they took seemed like a race against time.

However, just as they were about to turn a corner, a security guard suddenly rushed out from the corner with a gun, blocking their way. Lin En almost didn't hesitate and immediately opened fire, hitting the man in the shoulder. The security guard was knocked down, but this battle had already attracted the full attention of the enemy.

"Retreat! Now!" Lin En saw that the enemy's support was increasing. Not only the security personnel on the ground, but also several helicopters had begun to take off from the open space of the factory, preparing to provide air support.

Mark and his team quickly retreated, with Lynn leading the remaining team members, providing cover with gunfire. As enemy reinforcements arrived, they were forced into an old warehouse area of ​​the factory, a place they had not previously anticipated. The surrounding darkness and the piles of scrap machinery provided them with some temporary cover.

"Mark, lead the team to the front gate. We'll take this road." Lin En signaled the team members to split up. In order to avoid being surrounded by the enemy, they decided to split into two groups and try to evacuate from different exits.

However, the retreat was not smooth. When Lin En and his team reached a seemingly safe exit, they found that the door was firmly locked. Lin En quickly used tools to pry open the lock, but the noise he made attracted the attention of the enemy.

"Quick, open the door!" Lynn shouted as he pried the lock hard.

Just as he was about to open the door, several armed security guards suddenly emerged from the shadows on the side and opened fire on Lin En and his group without hesitation. Lin En quickly dodged and directed his team members to hide behind a nearby iron frame.

"Fortunately, we prepared bulletproof vests." Mark muttered, taking out his gun and starting to fight back while dodging.

Linn realized that the situation was getting worse. The enemy's numbers were clearly greater than they had expected, and multiple exits from the factory had been blocked. Their retreat was almost completely blocked.

"There's no time left. We must break through the retreat route." Lin En's expression became even more serious. "We must continue to advance. We can't let them trap us."

Under Lin En's command, the squad braved the hail of gunfire and quickly retreated toward a more secluded passage. As the enemy's pursuit intensified, they were forced to quicken their pace, gradually entering the other end of the factory. As they passed through a narrow corridor, Lin En suddenly discovered that the exit ahead was not clear as they had expected. Instead, it was filled with enemy ambushes.

"They blocked this place!" Mark's voice was filled with anger.

Seeing the enemy approaching, Lin En knew that if he didn't take decisive action, they would be completely surrounded. He made a quick decision: "We have no choice but to break the encirclement and escape!"

"Understood!" The team members quickly cooperated and began to counterattack the enemy.

Amidst the chaotic gunfire, Lin En and his team demonstrated exceptional coordination. Through precise fire suppression, they eventually broke through the enemy's defenses, forcing them to temporarily retreat.

They successfully broke out of the factory. Although they left behind some wounded, the team had finally escaped the deadly encirclement. Lin En panted, gazing at the distant night sky, knowing their mission wasn't complete. The enemy's pursuit continued, and the base's secrets remained untold.

"We escaped." Mark wiped the sweat from his forehead. "What should we do next?"

"We can't stop." Lin En's eyes were firm, and he gripped his gun tightly. "We have broken some of the Experimental Organization's defenses, but their counterattacks will become stronger and stronger. Next, we have to find out all their secrets and completely destroy their base."

After successfully evacuating the experimental organization's factory, Lynn and his team returned to Manhattan late at night. Although they had brought back a wealth of evidence and crucial data, Lynn's heart remained undimmed. After this series of operations, he had deeply felt the enemy's strength and the weight of his responsibility. The experimental organization's network was growing ever larger, and the conspiracy behind the scenes had yet to be fully uncovered. Lynn knew the battle was far from over.

Upon returning to the office, Linn and his technical team immediately began a detailed analysis of the data brought back from the factory, searching for any clues that might reveal the experimental organization's true purpose. Despite being exhausted, he couldn't stop working. He knew that only through a thorough investigation could he completely destroy these evil forces. And this might be his sole responsibility and mission.

Kate had been in close contact during this time, keeping tabs on Lynn's actions while also diligently tracking down undisclosed secrets. Lynn knew Kate was his most trusted ally. While she always tried to remain calm and professional, he could sense her dedication to the truth and her personal concern for him. One day, Kate suddenly contacted Lynn and invited him to dinner, seemingly with something important to discuss. Lynn agreed, as they hadn't been able to have a proper conversation in the past few days. He was curious about what Kate would talk about over dinner, as she usually maintained a calm demeanor.

In the evening, Lin arrived at the restaurant Kate had designated on time. Although it was a simple little restaurant, the atmosphere was exceptionally warm. Kate was already waiting at the table, with two glasses of wine on the table, emitting an enticing aroma. She looked up and saw Lin come in, revealing a warm smile, as if she had been waiting for a long time.

"Good evening, Lynn," Kate said softly. "It's been a long day. Take a seat."

Lin En smiled slightly and sat down opposite Kate: "I should be the one treating you to dinner today. Kate, you've been busy lately, so you should also pay more attention to rest."

Kate picked up the wine glass and swirled it gently. "I've been tracking the experimental organization. The truth is getting closer and closer to us, but it's also getting more dangerous." She paused, raised her eyes from the wine glass, and looked directly at Lin En. "But this is not the point I want to talk to you about today."

Lin En was a little confused: "Oh? What is that?"

Kate lowered her head and was silent for a moment. The air seemed to become a little solemn. Lynn noticed that Kate's mood had become unusual and whispered, "Kate, what happened?"

Kate took a deep breath, slowly raised her eyes, and looked directly at Lin En: "I... I want to tell you something." Her voice was soft, but with an undisguised firmness, "Lin En, I have feelings for you. I know things can be complicated, especially with the situation we're facing now. But I can't keep this in my heart any longer."

Lin En was stunned, his heartbeat accelerating. Kate's confession sent a wave of mixed emotions through him. Her eyes were clear and sincere, unconcealed, and this warmed Lin En, yet also left him slightly stunned. He had never expected Kate to confess her feelings at such a moment, especially when they were facing such a complex and dangerous situation together.

Kate gently put down her glass, her eyes still fixed on Lynn's face, and her tone became even gentler: "I know that we have both invested too much energy in work recently and even neglected ourselves. But I sincerely hope that you know that I don't just regard you as a partner, as a friend, my feelings for you have long gone beyond the scope of work. I can't ignore this anymore."

Lynn didn't answer immediately, his mind a blur. Kate's words filled him with both warmth and complex emotions. Yes, he had always considered Kate an invaluable partner. In this struggle, they had fought side by side, supporting each other through countless difficult times. Kate's affections seemed to give him a powerful strength, but they also brought a heavy burden. He knew Kate cared not just about the case itself, but about him as a person.

"Kate..." Lynn finally spoke, her voice low and slow, "I...I don't know how to respond to you."

There was a flash of disappointment in Kate's eyes, but she did not interrupt Lynn immediately. She just waited quietly for his words.

Lin En lowered his head. The conflict in his heart prevented him from making a decision immediately. "You know, Kate, I have always cherished our relationship. You are very important to me, both as a friend and as a partner. You are the only person I can trust in this dangerous world. I know that you have always been fighting for the truth, and I also know that you have been silently supporting me behind the scenes."

He paused and took a deep breath. "But I can't ignore our current work, and I can't ignore the dangers we face. Every time we delve into these cases, we face a duel between life and death. I... I don't want to involve you too deeply, Kate. I'm afraid that if I accept your feelings for me, I won't be able to give you a peaceful life, and I'm also afraid that I won't be able to protect you."

Kate lowered her head at this, a trace of sadness flickering in her eyes, but she didn't argue, simply listening quietly. Lin En's heart was filled with mixed emotions. He knew Kate's confession was sincere, but at this moment, he couldn't seem to make any promises to her. Danger, responsibility, work—all of this prevented him from taking the step to reciprocate Kate's feelings.

"Kate..." Lynn said softly, "You know how much I value you, and you understand my inner struggle. However, my current work and responsibilities have already focused all my attention on the case, and I dare not promise anything beyond that. Do you understand? If I promise you something, I'm afraid I won't be able to fulfill it, and I'm afraid of dragging you down."

Kate looked up, a hint of sadness still in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. She took a deep breath and smiled softly, "I understand, Lynn. I know you have too many responsibilities to shoulder, and I know you don't want me to be put in too much danger. You've always been strong, perhaps because you've been carrying so much. But you must also remember that you are not alone, Lynn. No matter which way you choose to go, I will be by your side. No matter what, I will never regret telling you this."

Lynn sensed the resolve and understanding in her words, and a complex wave of emotions surged within him. Kate's understanding and tolerance warmed his heart, but he still couldn't shake his worry for her—she was already too deeply involved in this dangerous struggle, and how could he bear to see her get hurt again?

Kate reached out and gently held Lynn's hand. "Whatever your decision is, I will respect and understand it. But don't forget, sometimes you can put aside all your worries and focus on yourself and the people around you."

Lin En stared into Kate's eyes for a long time, and finally nodded, but he still couldn't let go. At this moment, he felt a warm feeling, but also under great pressure from the tension between responsibility and emotion.

"Thank you, Kate." Lynn whispered, "I don't know what the future holds, but I'll remember what you said. We'll be together until the end, no matter what."

Kate smiled and held Lynn's hand tightly: "No matter what happens, we are together."

Lynn and Mark once again entered a period of intense preparation. This time, their objective was more specific: to destroy the Experimental Organization's second base in another city. This base was hidden in a secluded forest, its surrounding roads cleverly disguised as ordinary industrial facilities. The Experimental Organization had clearly become aware of their presence and had significantly improved its defenses. The base was larger, its defenses more rigorous, and the enemy was even more vigilant than before.

Lynn knew this mission was fraught with even greater risk. The leader of the experimental organization, codenamed "Alex," was the key figure they had been tracking. Not only did he play a crucial role in the entire experimental plan, he also held countless secrets about the organization's inner workings. Defeating Alex and destroying the Second Base would be a crucial step in completely destroying the experimental organization. (End of Chapter)