As the reconstruction of the Special Zone progressed smoothly, the Alliance's reputation steadily rose, and order within the Special Zone gradually returned to normal. However, beneath the calm surface, an undercurrent of unrest was quietly brewing. Although the Old Loyalists had been weakened, they were far from eradicated; they were secretly plotting new schemes to undermine the Alliance's trust among the populace.
One deep night, the Alliance Intelligence Team discovered suspicious activity near an abandoned factory. After careful reconnaissance, they learned that this was a newly established secret base of the Old Loyalists. The squad stealthily moved in to gather intelligence but ultimately exposed their presence, leading to a fierce gunfight between both sides. Although the Intelligence Team managed to retreat successfully, it was clear that the remnants of the Old Loyalists had intensified their actions.
The next morning, Chen Rui and Erin convened an emergency meeting in the headquarters conference room to discuss countermeasures.
"According to our intelligence, we have confirmed that the Old Loyalists have regrouped," Chen Rui said gravely. "Their objective is no longer direct confrontation; instead, they are lurking in the shadows, waiting for opportunities to create chaos."
Erin held up a report and added, "In addition to that abandoned factory, we have identified several other potential secret bases. Intelligence indicates that they may be plotting a large-scale attack aimed at sabotaging the Alliance's reconstruction efforts."
Zhao Yunshan joined the discussion: "We cannot wait for them to strike first; we must take proactive measures to completely eradicate these remnants. Otherwise, public trust will be severely impacted."
The three quickly formulated an action plan, deciding to conduct a covert operation against the Old Loyalists' bases. In this plan, Erin would lead the front-line assault team, Zhao Yunshan would handle rear support, and Chen Rui would coordinate overall efforts to ensure smooth execution at every stage.
In the dead of night, the streets of the Special Zone were eerily quiet as the Alliance's assault team silently arrived at their target area, ready to launch an operation against the Old Loyalists' secret base. Erin personally led her squad as they stealthily approached the perimeter of the base, carefully observing movements within. This base was located inside an abandoned warehouse surrounded by old machinery; dim lighting cast a foreboding atmosphere over the area.
The assault team members worked in harmony, forming several small groups as they gradually closed in on the warehouse. Erin signaled for her team to remain alert and be prepared for any unexpected situations. She issued commands: one group was tasked with cutting off power while another was responsible for securing main exits to prevent enemy escape.
With a faint sound of electrical disconnection, the lights inside the warehouse went out instantly. The assault team members swiftly entered the building and gained an advantage in darkness with their night vision goggles. The Old Loyalists inside were thrown into disarray, clearly not expecting such a rapid response from the Alliance.
The assault team quickly initiated their purge operation; gunfire erupted throughout the warehouse as flashes of light illuminated the tense battle. Although the remnants fought back fiercely, they proved powerless against the well-trained warriors of the Alliance. As combat continued, enemy forces within the warehouse were gradually suppressed, and everything proceeded remarkably smoothly.
Just as the purge operation neared its conclusion, one assault team member discovered an encrypted document in a corner of the warehouse. The contents seemed related to the Old Loyalists' next plans. Erin immediately ordered her personnel to secure the document and prepare for extraction back to headquarters for decryption in order to further understand enemy movements.
This operation not only successfully dismantled a base but also yielded crucial intelligence. The Alliance swiftly transported the document back to headquarters for decryption by the Intelligence Department. After considerable effort, intelligence personnel successfully deciphered it and learned that the Old Loyalists planned to orchestrate a large explosion at Central Square of the Special Zone in an attempt to incite panic and undermine public confidence in the Alliance.
Upon receiving this information, Chen Rui promptly called for an emergency meeting to discuss how to respond. Central Square of the Special Zone served as a core area for daily public activities; any explosion there would undoubtedly result in severe casualties and repercussions. This was a two-pronged strategy by the Old Loyalists—both striking at the Alliance's credibility and sabotaging reconstruction efforts.
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