Black Society

Chapter 6: Gathering Storm



As the heavy doors swung open, the members stepped forward, curiosity etched on their faces. They entered the room, their eyes scanning the spacious interior. The walls, made of iron, had a metallic sheen with a silver-like color, giving the space an eerie, industrial feel. But the room was eerily empty. There was nothing – no furniture, no equipment, no signs of life. The members exchanged confused glances, unsure of what to make of the desolate space.

The leader, One, glanced at the members with a knowing look, a hint of a smirk playing on his lips. He walked to the edge of the wall and pressed a hidden button, triggering a transformation of the room. The iron walls flipped backwards, revealing an arsenal of weapons: guns, grenades, knives, rocket launchers, explosives, and more. Battle suits adorned the walls, and a large projection of the mission's blueprint dominated the center of the room.

As One turned to face the members, he was taken aback by their awestruck expressions. Their mouths and eyes were wide open in astonishment as they surveyed the transformed room. One smiled, understanding their reactions.

Three, shaking his head as if to snap out of a trance, regained his composure.

"Boss, I've been working with you for two years, and I had no idea you had such a badass collection!" he exclaimed, his tone enthusiastic.

Nine's eyes widened as she spotted the sniper rifles on the wall. A lover of precision firearms, she couldn't resist the urge to pick one up. As she held the rifle, she instinctively checked the scope's clarity, scanning the reticle for any imperfections. Next, she examined the barrel, running her hand along its length to ensure it was free of nicks or burrs. With a practiced motion, she cycled the bolt, listening for the smooth click-clack that signaled a well-machined action. Finally, she shouldered the rifle, testing its balance and feel against her cheek.

"With guns like this," Nine said, a confident grin spreading across her face, "there's no way this mission can fail."

As the other members dispersed, eagerly inspecting the array of weapons, Williams stood frozen, his eyes wide with wonder. He couldn't fathom how anyone could amass such an extensive collection of arms. His gaze darted around the room, his mind reeling with questions.

One, who had been observing Williams from afar, stepped forward, his hands folded across his chest. His intense gaze settled on Williams, making him tremble with unease. Williams's heart racing, he struggled to decipher One's intentions.

Suddenly, One produced two pistols from behind his back, his movements swift and deliberate. Williams's fear spiked, his body trembling violently.

"W-what...what are you doing, boss?" he stuttered, his voice barely audible.

One stretched out his hands, offering Williams the two pistols.

"I hope you know how to use these, guys," he said with a reassuring smile.

"They're the best weapons for you in here, anyway." He patted Williams's shoulders, his eyes locked on his.

"And son, let me give you some advice. Pick yourself up, boy. Be confident in your abilities and don't let anyone make you feel inferior. Always think of yourself as superior, even when the odds are against you."

One turned to leave, but Williams remained frozen in astonishment, his gaze fixed intently on the two pistols now clutched in his hands. He clenched them tightly, determination etched on his face. "I'm not going to let you down," he whispered, his voice barely audible.

After a while, the group had assembled, dressed in their new black combat uniforms and heavily armed with an array of weapons. They gathered at the center of the room, their faces set with confidence and enthusiasm. One, now dressed in his own uniform, surveyed the group nodding silently in approval before his gaze settled on Williams.

"Before we begin the operation, let's review the plan one last time to ensure we avoid any mistakes," he said.

"And Williams, since you devised the plan, would you mind elaborating on it again?"

Williams, anticipating this moment from the instant One's gaze locked onto his, stepped forward, composing himself before the other members. Taking a deep breath, he began to speak with a measured confidence.

"As we discussed previously, Nine, our sharpshooter, will take position on the roof of the designated eleven-story building, where the ambush is expected to occur. She'll serve as our eyes and ears, providing support from above." Williams pointed to the location on the blueprint, indicating where Nine would be stationed.

"Meanwhile, as Nine takes her position on the rooftop with her sniper rifle, Two, Three, Four, and Five will conceal themselves at different corners of the road, awaiting the ambush. Two and Three will take cover on the left wing, while Four and Five will lie in wait on the right."

Williams paused, darting a swift glance at One, who stood with his arms folded, nodding in approval.

"With Nine, Two, Three, Four, and Five in position, we'll await the signal. The moment Nine spots the target, she'll report back, and once the target enters the ambush zone, phase two commences."

He nodded curtly, his eyes scanning the room before settling on the blueprint. With a swift gesture, he indicated the motorbike route.

"Now, here's where Six and Seven come in – utilizing their motorbikes, riding alongside the security escort's route. They'll seize the opportunity to deploy grenades beneath the lead and rear security vehicles, crippling their response. Simultaneously, One and Eight will block the target's path with our vehicle, engaging any unscathed security personnel." Williams's voice remained steady as he outlined the plan.

"The ambush team will join the fray, overwhelming the remaining security. Meanwhile, Nine will provide cover, sniping out the billion van's tires, rendering it immobile. This will give Eleven, Twelve, and me the window to approach the van and plant explosives, blowing off its heavily armored doors."

"Our team will then transport the funds to the getaway van . Nine will provide rear support, clearing our escape route. The entire operation should take approximately fifteen minutes."

"Our team will then transport the funds to the getaway van. Nine will provide rear support, clearing our escape route. The entire operation should take approximately fifteen minutes." Williams concluded, his eyes sweeping the room.

One stepped forward, his gaze surveying the members. Their faces reflected excitement, but One's eyes narrowed slightly as he thought about how quickly they seemed to have forgotten their past treatment of Williams. A sense of hypocrisy lingered in his mind.

One's scrutiny of the group finally ceased, and he spoke up, his voice commanding attention.

"The target is scheduled to arrive at approximately 11:30 p.m. Currently, the time is 9:58 p.m. Since we've reviewed our roles and are prepared..." One paused, a hint of a smile spreading across his face. His eyes gleamed with anticipation as he concluded,"Let's move out. It's time to get to work."


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