The operation began before sunrise.
Warehouse District 14 stood on the outskirts of Bloomsdale's industrial zone.
Abandoned factories surrounded the area. Rusted cargo containers filled entire sections of the district.
The perfect place for an ambush. The perfect place for Raven.
Military vehicles silently surrounded the perimeter. Police tactical units secured every road leading out. Snipers occupied nearby rooftops. Helicopters circled high above.
This time, Raven had nowhere left to run.
Inside the command vehicle, Aciel studied the final operation map.
Three entrances.
Four emergency exits.
One underground tunnel discovered through satellite scans.
Simon looked over the reports.
"Looks like he brought everyone he had left."
Lucien adjusted his gloves again.
"Good."
Aciel loaded his weapon calmly.
"Today ends it."
Nobody disagreed. Because everyone knew. There would be no second chance.
No escape. No retreat. Only victory.
Or death.
Minutes later.
