Chapter 431

Kelvin felt the pressure mounting. He fired faster and faster, unwilling to stay hidden behind cover. He needed to change positions to better protect Sienna.

Without hesitation, Kelvin rolled to the side, quickly firing two shots at the positions he identified.

The enemy quickly pinpointed his location. With no cover, bullets rained down on him.

"What are you trying to prove, kid?"

As a bullet grazed Kelvin's arm, someone dashed over, grabbed him by the neck, and rolled them both to safety. "Follow my lead!"

The newcomer shielded Kelvin with his body, using an infrared pointer to quickly lock onto a target.

Kelvin didn't hesitate, swiftly pulling the trigger.

"Nice shot!"

The protector cheered, rolling with Kelvin to a new position as enemy bullets flew past. The infrared pointer moved again, locking onto another target.

Kelvin fired efficiently.

They repeated the maneuver, quickly moving to another spot and using the infrared pointer again.

The teamwork was seamless.

Advancing, Sienna realized the enemy's focus on her had significantly lessened.

As Kelvin locked onto the third position, Sienna reached the back of the building.

Her voice came through the earpiece, triumphant but breathless, "Manchurian Tiger, Requiem has reached the designated position."

Kelvin chuckled, following his protector back to the original cover.

Once there, he responded to Sienna, "Great job, Requiem. I'll support you shortly."

He exhaled deeply, glancing at his companion. "Mr. Lopez, long time no see."

In the darkness, Bruce laughed heartily. After leaving the police force years ago, he had never felt so invigorated.

Despite the bullet graze, it was a badge of honor, an outlet for years of frustration.

"I'm here to avenge my comrades, to seek justice for the fallen."

Bruce declared, "I'll defeat him the right way, as a cop!"

In the dim light, Kelvin noticed Bruce was wearing his old police uniform.

"Let's go."

Bruce extended his hand to Kelvin. "Can't let a woman handle this alone."

Kelvin laughed, switching his communication to Ruben. "Ruben, Mr. Lopez is here to help. He doesn't have a weapon. Can I lend him my service pistol temporarily?"

Ruben gasped, lowering his voice. "How did he get in?"

Kelvin looked at Bruce, who answered knowingly, "Crawled through a dog hole."

Kelvin relayed, "He said dog hole."

Ruben gritted his teeth. "We'll deal with him later. He can use the gun, but only with a body cam monitoring him. Avoid using it if possible."

"I understand. I brought my own."

Bruce pointed to the camera on his chest. "Tell the team I'll only use it for self-defense, not to attack."

Kelvin quickly conveyed the message to Ruben.

Ruben, clearly frustrated, didn't respond.

Switching back to Sienna's channel, Kelvin found her in the heat of battle.

Sienna had asked Chris to whip up some medication, and he handed her two doses.

She took one dose right after finishing her tests, which gave her the energy to scope out the base's entry and exit points.

For extra safety, she had tied up one of the lab personnel and stashed them in a secure spot outside. If Arnold's team hit a snag rescuing hostages, this would be a crucial asset.

She took the second dose just before splitting from Kelvin.

With the first dose still working, the second dose gave her an extra kick, making her run even faster.

Sienna knew her body reacted differently to the drugs. Under their influence, her pain threshold was almost nonexistent, similar to when she had memory-triggering episodes, displaying immense strength.

The only difference was that during an episode, her mind was a mess. Now, her mind was razor-sharp.

The close-combat mercenaries were no match for her, even less so now. Sienna was determined to meet Finnian as soon as possible.

The two snipers were focused on the exterior. Kelvin and Bruce, using their previous teamwork, safely reached the back of the building.

Kelvin rushed inside to help Sienna, with Bruce right behind him.

"Finnian!"

Bruce's voice boomed through the building. "If you're a real man, turn on the lights! I'm here to face you openly! Remember my name, Bruce! You're a coward, always have been, with your dirty tricks! Watch out, or you'll get yourself killed!"

Hearing this, Sienna laughed. She kicked one of her opponents towards Kelvin. "Cuff him, a gift for Brad!"

Kelvin swiftly restrained the three men, their teamwork flawless even in the dim light.

"Mr. Lopez, I'll get the lights!" Sienna called out to Bruce.

Bruce laughed heartily. "Finnian, you're just a rat in the dark! Your dirty tricks won't work!"

Sienna smiled silently. "Chris, lights!"

As soon as she spoke, the building's lights blazed on.

Kelvin immediately pulled Sienna behind him, expecting the snipers to fire as soon as the lights came on.

Sienna anticipated this too, pulling Kelvin aside. "Manchurian Tiger, playing the hero, huh?"

Kelvin smiled. "Requiem, I couldn't miss this chance."

Sienna smiled back.

Meanwhile, Bruce fired his gun, hitting one of the snipers in the arm. He took cover behind a wall. "I've been shooting since you were in diapers! Can't even hold your gun steady!"

Four of Finnian's bodyguards were down.

As Sienna and Kelvin waited for the other sniper, Chris appeared on the stairs. "I took care of the other one."

Sienna frowned. "How?"

Chris smiled, raising his tranquilizer gun. "Mr. Taylor doesn't want bloodshed."

"Well done!"

Sienna beamed, giving him a thumbs-up. She ran up, clapping Chris on the shoulder. "Take care of Mom and Zachariah, and tell Simon to expect my triumphant return!"