The Sanctuary Bunker Command Center operates on maximum efficiency. The bright white LED lights illuminated every corner of the room, reflecting the shadow of the analysts who sat tightly in front of their console. The dominant sound is a constant hum of a high -performance server and type a fast and regular keyboard. On the main screen, some data windows are displayed: World maps with three red -blinking icons indicate the consortium server, feed live from the Extraction Team body camera in Germany, and a large timer countdown that shows 22:41:05 to the 24 -hour deadline 'root destruction'.
Luky Pratama stood in front of his main control booth, his hands rested on a cold metal surface. His sharp eyes observed every change on the screen.
"The status of the extraction team," Luky ordered, his voice was flat and focused, addressed to Ariawan who was standing beside him.
"The Echo team on the way, Boss," Ariawan answered, also monitored a tablet. "The estimated time to arrive at the target villa: 15 minutes. Thick foggy weather conditions, low visibility. That benefits us. There is no unusual activity detected from the target villa."
"Maintain strict supervision. I want a real-time report if there is a slightest change in the pattern of guard," Luky said.
He then focused his mind, calling his neural interface. "System. Give me a comprehensive status update for the mission of Gregor Ivanov's arrest. Analysis is also the current impact of operations on my wealth status."
[The system confirms the request]
[Analyze data ...]
[Status Report: Gregor Ivanov's Catching Mission]
[Difficulty level: very high]
[Mission status: In the process (approach phase)]
[The Assigned Team: Echo Team (8 elite personnel)]
[Field Conditions: Beneficial (Fog density: 87%, Visibility: <50 meters)]
[Estimated resistance: 6-8 personal guards in the villa, automatic perimeter security system]
[Team readiness: 100%. Equipped with non -lethal weapons and electronic signal pressure.
[Gift Mission obtained:]
[Full Access to the Consortium Dark Financial Network ('The Vault'): Estimated Asset Value Accessed: $ 120+ billion.
15% share ownership in 'Prometheus Biotech': Biotechnology weapons company owned by the consortium. Market Value: $ 45 billion. Share ownership provides voting rights and access to confidential research data.
10 years financial transaction data: Detailed notes of all illegal consortium funding flows. Can be used as a means of pressure on government entities and corporations.]
[Wealth Status Report: Luky Pratama - Real -Time Renewal]
[Total Assets identified: Rp148.1 Quadrillion (Decrease of Rp. 600 Billion from the previous update)]
[Liquid Assets (Cash, Cash Equivalents, Securities): Rp. 44.9 billion (decreased Rp. 300 million).
Analysis: The decline is caused by temporary administrative freezing by two banks in Luxembourg and one in Cayman Islands which has a relationship with the consortium. Our automatic protocol has diverted $ 250 million to safer storage. The legal team is appealing on the freezing.]
[Investment Assets (Stock, Venture Capital, Private Equity): Rp. 63.1 billion (decreased Rp. 400 billion).
Analysis: A short market attack that is coordinated on our main portfolio company shares causes a decline in value. Our Algorithmic Trading Defense has been active and bought shares at a low price, minimizing losses. This loss is temporary and is expected to recover.]
[Real Assets (Property, Real Estate, Private Island): Rp. 40.1 billion (an increase of Rp. 100 million).
Analysis: A small increase is caused by appreciation of property values based on automatic quarterly assessment reports. All ownership documents are safe and encrypted. There is no confiscation or legal claim detected.]
[System Notes: Decreased total assets are temporary and most are 'paper losses' due to market manipulation and administrative freezing. The foundation of wealth remains solid. The acquisition of mission prizes from Ivanov's arrest is projected to compensate for this loss and increase wealth significantly.
"Boss, reports from the cyber team," said an analyst from his console. "The re-authentication activity of the Atlanta server has subsided. They seem to receive our temporary delay order. However, we detect very encrypted data traffic between Atlanta and an unidentified location in Saudi Arabia. They are still careful."
"Continue to monitor. That means we still have time, but a little," said Luky. "Echo team, you hear that? Your time may be less than expected."
"Understandably, Boss," the voice of Captain Argus, the leader of the Echo team, was heard clearly through the COMM. "We accelerate the approach. Currently within a distance of 3 kilometers. Turning off the vehicle engine, continuing with electric power and stealth mode."
The main screen turned to the infrared view of the Echo team's vehicle. They moved slowly and quietly through a dark forest and shrouded in fog.
"System," Luky thought again. "Run the worst scenario simulation. What is the impact on wealth if this arrest mission fails?"
[Running the worst scenario simulation ...]
[Scenario: Failed Arrest Mission [The team was detected, Ivanov escaped or was killed.]
[Direct Impact on Wealth:]
[The consortium will realize our cyber attack is a trick: the 'root' protocol will be fully activated.
Freezing of liquid assets will be permanent and expanded: ** Potential direct loss: $ 15-20 billion. The legal process to withdraw can take 5-10 years.
[Short market attacks will be intensive: Potential value losses [investment portfolio: $ 10-15 billion in 48-72 hours.]
[Risk of real assets increases: the possibility of forced confiscation or sabotage. Insurance claims may be rejected with alibi 'enemy action'.
[Conclusion: Total wealth can shrink 20-25% in a short time. Recovery will require a very large time and resource.
Luky sighed deeply. The stakes are very high.
"The Echo team, entered the position," Argus reported in a whispering voice. "We have a visual on the villa. Two armed guards at the main entrance. One guard patrols on the east side. Thermal detects four body heat on the first floor, one body heat on the second floor - most likely targets."
"Penetration plan?" Luky asked.
"We will use a micro drone to inject their security system with a camera recording loop for 10 seconds. The Alpha team will neutralize the perimeter guards with sedative bullets immediately after the active loop. The Bravo team will enter through the utility tunnel behind that we identified from Blueprints. We head to the target on the second floor within 120 seconds after penetration."
"Approved. Run," said Luky.
The atmosphere at the command center became tense. All eyes are fixed on Argus's body camera feed. A small drone slid out, and a few seconds later, the feed of the villa security camera on the side screen frozen in the empty corridor image.
"Two FRONT guards Down," a calm voice reported.
"East side guard down."
"The Bravo team inside. Towards the main stairs."
Suddenly, a different alarm rang loudly in the center of the command, not from the Echo team feed.
"Boss! Anomaly from the Singapore server!" shouted a cyber analyst. "They send global orders! Not our orders! They cancel our delay command!"
"Confirmation!" Luky ordered, his heart was pounding.
"Confirmed! Singapore Server has just sent the 'Full Authorization Destruction' command to all nodes! That means ..."
"That means they know we deceive them," Luky interrupted. "Echo team! You have less than 60 seconds! They know!"
On the main screen, the body's camera feed swayed roughly as the Echo team moved quickly through the corridor. The sound of real shots was heard, replacing the previous silence.
"We are detected! Armed resistance!" Argus reported, his voice was tense but under control. "The Bravo team was involved in a shootout on the first floor! I continued to the second floor alone!"
Luky clenched his fist. "System! Status!"
[Warning! Gregor Ivanov's capture mission - The level of difficulty increases to 'critical']
[Possible Success: down from 78% to 35% and decreased ...]
[Wealth Status: Freezing of permanent liquid assets began by the Consortium Partner Institute. Real-time loss: Rp 1.5 billion and continues to grow ...]
"Argus, what is your status?" Luky asked through the aerpeace, his voice was loud.
"I am in front of the target room! Cutting one personal bodyguard! Enter ..."
Feed from Argus suddenly became a white static for one second which was worried, then returned to normal.
Argus paused for a moment, then said in a flat and empty voice, "Target ... has died, boss. Shoot in his head. Suicide. His body is still warm. Some warn him."
Gloomy silence enveloped the command center. Defeat.
Luky closed his eyes very briefly, then opened it again, filled with burning determination. "Echo team, retreat. Now. Take all the physical evidence that you can take. Laptops, cellphones, paper documents. Don't leave anyone! Ariawan, prepare an evacuation for them."
He turned his body to face the entire room. "Everyone, listen! Our offensive phase fails. Entering the total defense phase. Tightening the Sentinel Protocol to the Maximum Level. Cut all external connections, including our personal satellite network. We will be completely isolated. Explore all resources for cyber and physical defense. Priority one: Protect Family and Protect the Core of our Wealth.
He looked at the big screen. Countdown Timers are still running: 22:23:18. But now, it is a countdown to the start of the consortium full attack.
"System," Luky thought in a bitter tone. "Record the mission of Ivanov's arrest as a failure. Simulate and recommend the best defense strategy with the resources we have today."
[Mission Assessed: Failing]
[The prize is canceled]
[Allocating system resources for survival fashion ...]
[Strategy Recommendations: Consolidation. Protect the core asset. Maintain the perimeter. Minimize losses. Lasts until the storm passes. Revenge will come later.]
Luky Pratama stood tall, facing the harsh reality that his war had changed from offensive to a survival battle. His wealth shrank, his enemy was alert, and the target was lost. However, he hasn't lost. Not as long as he still has the system, his team is loyal, and his immersed determination. The fight is still far from finished.